The Forest of Elmet
Photo prompt from Dale Rogerson…
The forest of Elmet is beautiful. Yet when night comes most mortals fear the forest. Here at St Martins, at night we light a beacon to guide those who are lost.
However I wonder am I lost. For when it is my turn to care for the beacon, a young maiden visits me. Her skin is like silver, whilst her red hair glows in the fire. As I add more kindling to the fire she reaches out and draws me in.
Last week I accidentally deleted some of your comments. please forgive me if I did not reply. Mike
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Deliciously fae, Michael
Glad to hear that, thank you Neil
Dear Michael,
Enchanting and mysterious.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle, I never would have thought of myself being able to write anything enchanting. Thank you Mike
Erotic fairy-tale.
Thank you Dawn, My muse must have been dreaming,
Oh my…. I love this, Michael!
We writers dream, although I wonder if in this case a jug or more of mead played a part
May the dream come true 🙂
We writers dream, but perhaps in this case a jug or more of mead played its part
Great little fantasy story, Michael. Enjoyed it!
Thank you Rosemary, I am wondering if my character has to much mead to drink.
will he rise to the occasion? i hope so. 🙂
There maybe two much mead in his system
Delightful, I like where your muse took you!
Thank you Keith,
Not sure if the maiden brings long term goodness or ill, but for the moment she seems like Miss Right.
Yes the jury is out on this one
What a glorious fairy tale, in so few words!
Linda thank you, I do enjoy being a teller of tales
You can’t stop now, Michael! Great write!
Thank you Nancy,
I was drawn in as well. We’ll done
Michele thank you,
Intriguing piece.
It also intrigued me,… ten or even more years ago I do recall penning a few longer pieces about the forest of Elmet
Wonderful, Michael. Such an apparition cannot have been created in a mead-muddled brain. Great fantasy story that wants more.
It intrigued me,… ten or even more years ago I do recall penning a few longer pieces about the forest of Elmet