By Wendy Markel
“It’s black as hell’s overcoat. Promise you won’t let go! I’m convinced there’s a stalker in those trees,” Jo said.
Sal brushed a withered leaf from her sister’s hair. “Shakespeare said the only darkness is ignorance.”
“Shakespeare didn’t lose his torch on a wilderness trek! I have deadlines. I should be working.”
Jo’s hand flailed; Sal seized it.
“Jo, I get you’re scared. It’s not about the darkness. Look up! Marvel! It’s time you soared.”
Sal unfurled her gossamer wings. Her sister’s feet inched from the ground. The watchers in the trees gasped, mouths agape, eyes agog as the faeries ascended.
Well done. A nice twist at the end.
Thank you
I really liked that – well done!
Nicely done.
Thank you
Lovely neat twist…especially like the reference to Shakespeare, which both acts as a red-herring and a clue.
Thanks Paul, it’s nice to know what hits the spot.
That ending is really good. Kudos!
Thank you, I’m glad it worked!
I want to be a stranger in the trees watching the faeries leave the ground! Great piece.
Thank you so much!
Nice twist at the end, I love that!
Well done, Wendy! Great story!
Beautiful.