Burning Heart
Will ran, looking over his shoulder as branches whipped his arms and legs. He could hear shouts in the trees behind him as he fled from the nightmare closing at his heels.
The memory of his home was emblazoned across his mind; mingling with the broken dreams he had been torn from by screams and dying cries.
He was ten years old and already running from the blaze on the horizon where his parents and siblings, servants and friends burned in the flames. He was the last living heir of Lord Canterbury and he ran for his life.
Will did not want revenge though the red-stained swords of the enemy soldiers fluttered at the back of his memory. He did not want revenge for he was sure in his heart he did not want to inflict his pain and grief upon another soul.
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gemmaajaynee
This is a beautiful written piece and I don’t tend to read pieces like this as it’s not for me, but you are extremely talented and this is wonderful!
Della Driscoll
I adore your writing style, it’s so intense but beautiful at the same time xx
Sara James
Your explicit writing style and understanding of the realities are impressive, and they provoke questions. The questions easy to answer but hard to follow.
Sara xx
Jaya Avendel
🥰Reality is tough to interpret at times. I do my best! 🥰
Boss Babe Chronicles
I absolutely loved this one! So captivating right from the start
Bexa
Wow! Such a powerful piece of writing. I love how descriptive and beautifully you write. You have a real talent! Thanks for sharing <3 xx
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Jaya Avendel
Thanks so much for enjoying this piece!
Jenny in Neverland
Oh this drew me straight in! I’d definitely want to read this if this was a book!
Jaya Avendel
Many of my stories start out as one-shots. 🙂
drvador
You’re something else. I want more of your style of articles.
Jaya Avendel
Always keep writing. 🙂
maddieastle
You are so talented at writing! I love reading your posts!
Rayo
Got hooked at the beginning, I love your writing
Angie M.
This is amazing wording and I love the image as well. I have previously mentioned how talented you are, keep it up! (: https://angiewaves.com/
singlemomchapters
Wow! This is just awesome . Your writing skills are great ❤️❤️
Enn
You are so very talented!
Darina
Will is so courageous and good-hearted. Thank you for reminding me that revenge is not the answer to one’s suffering. Great job on the writing skills. Keep up the good job.
Darina
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Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your kind words!
kaciventures
Wow! Another great piece of writing. It’s always amazing how some people come away from a tragedy without the desire to harm the ones who caused it (or anyone)
Jaya Avendel
I like those people who come away not wanting to hurt others. They break the cycle of revenge. 🙂
blindzanygirl
Gosh. This really grabbed me Jaya. A great piece of writing
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! I enjoyed writing this little piece and I am glad it spoke to you.
blindzanygirl
Yes I really did enjoy reading it. 😊