Guardian Angel
They chased the woman away from the hilltop. A marking of stones made the hilltop different from the other slopes in Moontown.
She came from the woods, her hair deserving of jewels and her face as sad as a dying tulip.
She came once a year, despite the rocks and sticks brandished at her, risking it all to touch the stone marking before she fled.
On the single day the woman did not come, a demon rose. The sun witnessed the town crumble.
In a nearby field a sheep grazed. A wolf watched it; a guardian in another form.
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Stephanie
After reading this, I’m entranced. I wish it could be turned into a full book. It was such an amazing piece that I can’t stop rereading now!
Sara James
You have an impressive imagination and a soft heart that creates a wonderful combination of yin and yang in your writings while having a clear vision of the future.
Jeff Flesch
Excellent, Jaya. I especially love the imagery you create with the description of the woman; and, the town, well, karma. Have a great week, my friend.
Unwanted Life
Is there a special connection between this piece and the name of the hilltop, Moontown?
Did the woman only need to come once a year to touch the stone marking to stop the demon being released, nothing more? How come she didn’t just come at night while everyone was a sleep so she wouldn’t be attacked?
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glowsteady
Wonderful words, I was hoping for more! Such a great story x
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Jaya Avendel
🙂 I thought this little fellow might have been too short but it seemed to say enough. Thank you for enjoying!
Curly med reg
Powerful words drawing me in, making me keen to read more. I really liked this post 👍
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! 🙂
Hannah
Very gripping short story! Sounds like it could be the snippet of a full length dramatic tale to!
Jaya Avendel
I dabble in longer tales but this is definitely a shorter one of mine! Thank you for enjoying.
blindzanygirl
Wow. A brilliant story
Jaya Avendel
Thank you!
In mind and out
Wow, these words:
“She came from the woods, her hair deserving of jewels and her face as sad as a dying tulip.”
So beautiful
Jaya Avendel
I wrote this when tulips were still blooming. I am so happy the way I saw the dying tulip was conveyed through those words! 😊
Kathy of London
A story wrapped in mystery and intrigue– sounds to me the town needed the woman but they didn’t realize it.
Jaya Avendel
A mistake so many make. Prejudice gets in the way of many a good relationship! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Jordanne | ofaglasgowgirl
This is absolutely beautiful writing! Very emotional, I was hooked. The dying tulip line is especially beautiful, I really like that for some reason.
Jordanne || thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! I was worried it may be a bit short so I am thrilled emotion and mystique resonated with you! 🌺🌷
Lucia
Its perfect.
Lucia
You always got this amazing ability to create a fantastic reality with a few sentences.
I love this story, especially the way you ended it.
Jaya Avendel
Aww, thank you! I kind of felt this little piece was a little lacking . . .