In a forest of sticks, three await while the fourth summons. Eleven cycles have passed since the calling was last performed. The youngest breaks the silence; patience not yet a virtue she can claim. Eager to know what will come, she inquires. The eldest cautions a quiet tongue while the chant continues. As the moon crests to its zenith, the mantra ends and an eerie stillness falls. Even the young one stands in awe of the thrumming current that churns the air. The caller turns, beckons the last of the three to stand with her sisters. As the kaiju rises, the winds cease. The girls tilt their heads upward in reverent worship. A snort stirs their hair, a tinge of fear sets in. The youngest is not the only child to begin squirming. Their familiar halts their retreat with a slash of glittering eyes before leaping to the ground below. Perched on the brittle limb, the children unknowingly offer the blood of the innocent. The Rule of Three now satisfied, the feline begins to sup then preen as it erases all evidence of the offal left behind.
∼ Nina D’arcangela
© Copyright Nina D’arcangela. All Rights Reserved.
Beautifully written.
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Thank you, Charles! 😀
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A terrific story.
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Thank you, A.F.! 😀
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Excellent piece and what a great flow in the writing style. Kudos to you.
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Thank you, Ian! Much appreciated!! 😀
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Such a lovely cadence! It really resonates as prose poetry, giving readers both a story and a ride along its flowing language. Great work, Nina!
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Thank you so much, Miriam! I truly appreciate the kind words! ❤ 😀
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