Act as a seasoned storyteller with expertise in dark folklore and cursed narratives. Craft a chilling tale about [TOWN_NAME], a secluded village where residents are doomed to reenact [CLASSIC_TALE] in a never-ending cycle. Describe the eerie atmosphere, the despair of the townsfolk, and the sinister force binding them to their fate. Focus on [CHARACTER_NAME], a newcomer who unknowingly becomes entangled in the curse, and their desperate struggle to break free—or succumb to the same grim destiny. Weave in haunting details like [UNIQUE_SYMBOL_OR_OBJECT] that appears in every iteration of the tale, hinting at the curse's origin.