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I’ll be honest: I got a bit behind with #FlashFicHive this week thanks to a bout of flu. Feeling better for the first time in a week, I finally got up to speed last night.
I decided to go really dark…
Nightmare beneath the Elms
By Ronel Janse van Vuuren
Living in the forest has long been a taboo. Yet Danni had no choice. Only her tattoo kept her safe from the monsters.
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I know the freezing fingers reference came from my own experience typing this winter. The rest? Probably a remnant of my foggy flu mind. At only 459 words I’m sure I can shorten it a lot – or turn it into a much longer short story (or perhaps a novel?).
Anyhow, I’m happy with the imagery and a new dimension to Faerie I’ve created in this story. Who knew Dryads could become all dark and twisty?
So for those who don’t know:
Dryads are the nymphs of trees. They have a body outside of the tree, but they’re always connected to their tree (that’s why they are tethered to the land their tree grows in).
Ankou is the king of the dead – all who are Fae and die are taken by him (or Dullahans) to his realm.
Dark Fae are considered the bad guys in Faerie and serve the Dark King.
What do you think? Is there something you’d add/change?
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hilarymb said:
Hi Ronel – I loved it … and your freezing finger reference I thought was a continuation! – not for long …but there’s definitely more there … good luck with whichever direction you take – and am glad you’re feeling easier having let the flu go … cheers Hilary
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miladyronel said:
Thanks, Hilary 🙂
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Louise@DragonspireUK said:
So mystical 🙂 I think a longer story about Dryads has potential!
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miladyronel said:
Thanks, Louise 🙂
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Anne J. said:
Love the story! With its darkness, too. You always write amazing dark fantasy.
I’m glad you’re better from the flu. Winter has been good to me but about right since I was sick most of autumn anyway. Even summer, actually. It hasn’t been that cold. It’s the getting used to the anxiety / depression meds that’s keeping me away from so many things. Two more weeks… Hanging on, then my system will be used to them. Then six months more and 2018 should have me with better physical and mental health.
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miladyronel said:
Thanks, Anne 🙂 In two more weeks spring will start making itself known… I hope you’ll be able to enjoy the slight nuances of nature and that you’ll be used to your meds by then – sometimes watching the seasons change can have a profound effect on my writing. Hugs.
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Anne J. said:
Yes, two more weeks. 🙂 Thank you. You’re such a gifted writer. Hugs. xxx
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