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] Date Posted: 14:48:04 11/07/07 Wed . Liquid Crystal: A New Beginning. There, in the half-light, Crystal and Rolan, lay in the lush green of the glen, inebriated by the vision of the milky way as it snaked its fluent path across the sky, greeting their twilight skin. They were autumn company, in their ever breath connection, embracing the welcomed but gradual chill of the gloaming, as it whispered and teased the peaceful woods of Shallyn. Hands, held fast to the quickening of night, Crystal, wrapped herself in the beauty of the valley, the stars, her beloved mother’s garment...and just beyond the Glen, waited Crystal’s faithful guardian, winged protector – a beautiful dragon called Odyn, her companion since childhood, a gift from her mother. Lady Morrielle of Shallyn, wisewoman & healer of her people - affectionately known as the tree dwellers of the Big Green - had raised her gifted daughter, Crystal, in the paperless traditions of the ancient ways. Home, a beautiful, and secret waterfall sanctuary, splashes...hidden behind an icy blue veil, the window to their peaceful world…peaceful, until the crying day, when Morrielle was hunted down and killed by the horsemen of the dark dominions, the Outerlands. Numb with grief, Crystal was left to take Morrielle’s place...and she learned to work her magick in the afterlight, as her mother had done before her, moving in stealth mode to bring healing, and natural remedies to her people. Odyn, being the majestic and magickal creature he is, could fabricate the perfect cover for the sacred space, called home - after all, he is not a fire breathing dragon, he rises, wetly wonderful, from the lagoon, each morning, to refresh the veil of thickening fog he surrounds his precious Crystal, and her home, with. Never reckless as to lacerate his creation with his mighty wings, Odyn would fly, thrice around Lady Morrielle’s grotto, and draw a deep and powerful breath, exhaling an enormously dense and magickal mist, protecting his charge. Today, however, would be a day for fun…and Rolan had been waiting since late afternoon. Rolan, a tree dweller, from deep in the woods, and Crystal’s dearest friend since the smiling, sizzle days, which is a story in itself, though perhaps I shall save that one, for another time. They would meet on the Tor in the Valley of Shadows, a safe haven for the two, since childhood, free from the pressure of daily life. There, in the sacred Ring of Willows, was the exclusivity they had made their own, through the years...for, maintaining contact was as much a part of living, as breathing. Beneath the pregnant mother moon, they would lay, long into the night, side by side, watching the stars come out to play, though, ever mindful of the foreboding threat from the Outerlands. The Valley of Shadows, was breathtaking in the owl-light, as Odyn’s mist, draped the valley, for their protection. It was a curious kind of magic, a mist so thick that to the outside world, the Valley of Shadows simply did not exist, yet, from within its protection, you could see all of Shallyn...and it was there, that Crystal and Rolan were truly, free. From within the un-tainted Ring of Willows, and the warm serenity of the valley, they would chronicle their existence, cementing each, forever, in the other’s soul...yet, both, knowing that just beyond the new brightening, was another ordinary day, or perhaps, another extraordinary adventure. We’ll just have to wait and see, won’t we... . [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: tcn [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:44:43 11/07/07 Wed A beautiful, fantastic fantasy adventure filled with the pureness of heart and soul. Sasha, I really think you need to get all our poems and short stories into an audio book and either self publish or find an agent/publisher. Out of all the writing sites I have been at you are top-notch and highly marketable. I also feel the same way about Arthur Crow from Poetic Constellations. Don't know if he pops in here at all but it's always a pleasure to be taken away by you both. Technique , Professionalism and Heart! Wonderful work. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:07:44 11/08/07 Thu ~ (((((((Theresa)))))))) dear one, I am blown away by your kindness, thank you so much for reading this piece...I hummed and hahhhed over posting it, but I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it... *hugs* Sash xx  [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Barry [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:01:56 11/08/07 Thu Awheeeeeeeeeeewwwwww the girl can write a poem and bring a story home Hound Dog preforming tricks jumpin up and doin flips Barkin atcha [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:43:55 11/08/07 Thu ~ hey Baz (Barry) being a Kiwi, I tend to affectionately shorten people's names which is why Andy became Andz (to me) I just wanted to let you know incase you wonder who this Baz person is..lol anyway, all that aside, my heart thanks yours for bringing your warmth to our Motel...your comments are charming and always gift a smile... thanks heaps, Baz **scratches behind ur ear** *kiwi hugs* Sash xx  [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Paul [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 02:45:44 11/26/07 Mon Sash, I recall that windy night when you first read this to me, and I told you that it would expand into a full story.It has lost none of it's charm or elegance and proves beyond doubt that you have a creative and sincere heart........Publishers take note!! You are the meat in the sandwich of life Hon, Peace and love, Paulie xx [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:52:05 11/29/07 Thu ~ awww Paulie, ya called me meat...lol I always love when you read me, hon, coz you always make me smile and then there are times like this when ya also made me giggle thank you so much for You *warm hugs* Sash xx . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: thesongman [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:38:02 11/27/07 Tue Hi Sasha, nice to see you can write stories as well. I just got into the site and this was the first thing I read out here. Just started a new job and had my afternoon, after work coffee with this charning story. It was very relaxing, better than a back massage. You are very talented, Bill [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:52:50 11/29/07 Thu ~ yayyy...it's so good to see you, Bill and it's so cool to get a comment from you again... I've missed it :) but lovely to have you here, my friend and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this piece *hugs* Sash xx . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Max Hardy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 02:32:34 12/04/07 Tue Hello Sasha A world, a time, a place, a friendship so beautifully crafted with such depth and colour that it sings true, and teases and tantalises, leaving me wanting more..... Wonderul. Max [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:20:40 12/05/07 Wed ~ aww thank you so much Max, what a lovely thing to say... this is my first short story, the idea for it came to me a few years ago, and I lost the original copy when an old site I was on, crashed...but I think I like this version better..I hope some more will come to me.. thanks for taking a moment, dear one *hugs* Sash xx . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Paul [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:03:23 12/06/07 Thu Hey Sash, Congratulations on getting this put upon the mantle for all to see. I can well see why, I always loved this form the start.You are a shining star my sweet friend, Peace and love, Paul. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:35:17 12/07/07 Fri ~ (((((Paulie))))) thank you, dear one...you've smiled my morning and I'm thrilled that you still enjoy this piece I think with this version, I can actually write more thank you for You!!! *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stephanie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:07:37 12/09/07 Sun (((((((((SASHA)))))))))) I think this is the first time I've ever read a story from you. Such a wonderful write (as always). You never cease to amaze me in all that you do, my sweet friend. *great big Southern hugs* to you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:19:12 12/09/07 Sun ~ ((((((((((Stephie girl))))))))) what a lovely surprise this is...thank you so much for reading this wee story, it's the only one I have, as yet..but I'm hoping that more will come :) and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it, honeybunch *warm kiwi hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bagger Vance [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 09:19:21 01/18/08 Fri been a while since i've read you in prose style Sasher gurl, this be vury refreshin' indeed also evident is your continual growth as a writer..smiles.. so far you have come, so much you have scaled, so rich your voice be... aye much respects Sasher gurl :o) [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:51:50 01/19/08 Sat ~ oh wow yeah that was about 4½ years ago...it was the original version of this story and it was lost when THAT incarnation of the castle crashed and burned and then last year I did a challenge and one part of it was a short story and so being as this story has been in my head for 5 years I decided to bring it back to life, and this is it...I'm so please that you enjoyed it, hon *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |