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| The Age of Light |
The Age of Light
Light flickered on cold stone as the wizened, bent man slowly pulled the
wooden door open. Ancient wooden hinges creaked, timeless sound echoing into
the darkness above. He painfully wound his way up the worn circular stairway,
his shadow chasing bats awakened with each step.
The top door opened silently, bitter cold wind drawing tears as he poured the oil.
The top door opened silently, bitter cold wind drawing tears as he poured the oil.
Flame from the torch of the
light-bearer sputtered, then flared,
sending the message of peace across the land.
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"Light& Peace"
is 'Flash Fiction' inspired by M3's Flash Fiction Challenge. The word count limit
for this challenge is 100. "The Age of Light" is 78 words.
Is that Incoming I hear?
Well done, Raymond!
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you can do in 100 words or less, isn't it? (Me? I can't even say 'good morning' that quickly! -grin-)
Thanks, Jim! I have never been one to 'chop words', this is actually good practice. I have the same problem cutting, slashing and burning words. I think the KEY to our dilemma might be to write more judiciously and more sparingly in the first place...haha! Thanks for reminding me! ~R
DeleteI was going to ask you how the smaller limit worked for you. There is a tough month coming with a very small word count, but it will come on the heels of a longer month. I love the feel of this one!
ReplyDeleteRed.
Hi RED, the smaller limit isn't difficult, just requires a different approach. No problem at all. glad you enjoyed it! ~R
DeleteAnother wonderful piece of writing. and Well done .. I have the excuse that I'm a woman and will always use two words when one would have done.. As you will have noticed from my verbal exchanges here and there on comments pages! ;-) . Keep lighting your Light around the Blog-sphere Raymond.. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thank you so much, I have a habit of using too many words also--for me this is a challenge, but I think I have it worked out, don't put too many words on the page in the FIRST draft....spreading the light for The Age of Light IS the intent. ":) Have a wonderful day! ":))
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