By Billie-Leigh Burns
Dark, wavy hair trails down her bare back and a boa hangs off her shoulder as her slender arm reaches for the lowest branch to twist off the plump red bulb. It sits in her palm for a moment. She hears the buzz of curiosity and lifts it to her mouth.
Her teeth tear through the skin and sink deep into flesh, bitten through to the core. Lips stained with the blood of her spoils, juices drip from her chin, mellow yet tart. She must know this delicacy’s name.
She asks the snake.
He coils to her ear and hisses, “Sssin.”
Smashed it out the ballpark, yet again, Billie-Leigh xx
Hello Billie-Leigh,
Totally awesome ?
Incredible piece of writing. Flows beautifully, almost lyrically.
Suddenly craving a Royal Gala…
Deliciously creative and vividly descriptive. Really enjoyed your story!
Thank you everyone for all your lovely comments – I really appreciate it! This story started as 50 words but I needed more space for the right effect.
Thank you 101 words – the editing/publishing process was brilliant and I’m so happy with the final result! I feel like my work has been treated with so much care.
Very clever and creatively done.
Well done! Love the way this was crafted!
I love the fact that I didn’t catch the “boa” in the first line. It made the ending so much richer when I realized the connection. Wonderfully done.
Wow! Great reimagining of a well known story!
Really enjoyed very poetic