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Q is for Quickening
Fitting in with the overall theme and feel of my blog, I decided to share a short story with you that takes place in my Faerie world. The Story of the Galno is one that I wrote years ago and recently changed a little as things progressed in other stories (most notably The Adventures of Saphira the Faery Dog). This is part of that original story showing how Faerie came to be the way it is in my modern-day novels. (Part one can be read here.) I hope you enjoy this story about the awakening (quickening) of Faerie.
New Divide
By Ronel Janse van Vuuren
The Dark King stood on the highest balcony of his castle. Across from his snow covered realm he could see Avalon. Black skies stretched as far as he could see. And he could see very far.
Hiding in their trees, under rocks and in camouflage as they ran across fields of blood red poppies, Fae of every creed were trying to hide from the Seelie Queen’s anguish.
To read this story and others like it, get Once… now. https://www.books2read.com/u/bzPPpD
I hope that you had enjoyed this story. I always appreciate feedback, so don’t hesitate to comment. More stories about Faerie will enchant, terrify and entertain you throughout the month of April.
If you enjoyed this, you’ll love my short story collection about the fae “Once…“.
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Cathy Kennedy said:
Ronel,
Good vs evil, who will win this battle? Nicely written. Loved the castle image at the end. Thanks for visiting! 😉 Happy a2zing!
Today’s Art Sketching Through the Alphabet illustration is of the Evil QUEEN from a classic children’s fairy tale.
~Curious as a Cathy
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miladyronel said:
Thanks, Cathy 🙂 The battle has only begun…
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raven avery said:
I’m curious to find out what their plan is 🙂
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miladyronel said:
Curiosity is a good thing 🙂
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saracsnider said:
Ooh creepy! At first, I thought Ciarán was a nice guy. But, nope, not so much. I like how both needed to agree to the Rift. Mae might be kicking herself later. 😉
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miladyronel said:
Oh, he’s a complicated guy 😉 And yes: Mae is in for a rude awakening. I’m glad you liked the story.
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