Cold ash in the grate, Nemain sat and stared.
Vaguely she remembered times past, when the fire raged, the bustle of feast days. Smiling and laughter.
A leaf carpet where once were fresh reeds. Tapestries torn from the walls, burned in that very hearth. Animal carcasses thrown down the well, to poison their water – those left untouched by the slaughter then destined to die slow and painful.
Only 4, she was spirited away, silently.
2 score years later, it crept upon her. Pressing the small blade into her palm she swore vengeance for blood long spilled.
Dear Jodhi,
Sounds like someone’s in trouble. Vivid descriptions. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A dish best served cold.
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There is a long story hidden in these 100 words. Very intriguing.
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(I agree with above) A nice concept for a longer story. So much you could tell us. Nicely done!
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Sounds like a page or two from many of the historical fiction books I’ve read over the years. Good job.
janet
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Dark and vengeful ….ummm.
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This sounds like we are getting ready for the next bloodbath.. somehow revenge can go on for generations.. the image of the blade pressed into the palm is especially vivid.
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Incredible images! I can the anger and vengence with a knife. Excellent.
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A dish best eaten cold. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
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ohhh, chilling! I love stories like this, ambiguous and dark. Great story!
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I love the tone and voice of this story
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Love the way you described everything, took me right next to her. Truly, beautifully written!
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*Shiver*. Great job!
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Very evocative. The blade cutting her palm is a powerful image.
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So much packed in just hundred words, very powerful.
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Really, I think maybe you should do pieces like this more often. Some continuing ones, perhaps? 🙂
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