The Allure of the Forbidden
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4 min readFeb 6, 2024
“The mistake was prohibiting the apple. If they had prohibited the serpent, Adam would have eaten the serpent.” — Anonymous
Much like the quote suggests, the desire for what is off-limits has captivated me since I was a child. When I was told I could not have candy, I would stealthily climb the cupboard and sneak in more than my daily allowance.