November 17, 2021, 10:03 PM
The two-story gash through igneous rock was set back from one narrow ledge, shrouded from view by woodland. It was a thing of nightmares: a place that mothers warned their children about.
Do not go in to the dark places.
The wolf and cub stood under the trees for a blink. Something deep within that darkness watched them. Trying to be still. Trying to let sleep come, to sink them thoroughly in to the blackness. In the black was the face of her mother and in her mother's voice, the dark demanded penance.
The mother wolf called in to the dark. The child answered. Rising as a shadow behind the puny thing as it ran for the light brimming at the opening, was Maharet — and with a roar, she lunged.
Do not go in to the dark places.
The wolf and cub stood under the trees for a blink. Something deep within that darkness watched them. Trying to be still. Trying to let sleep come, to sink them thoroughly in to the blackness. In the black was the face of her mother and in her mother's voice, the dark demanded penance.
The mother wolf called in to the dark. The child answered. Rising as a shadow behind the puny thing as it ran for the light brimming at the opening, was Maharet — and with a roar, she lunged.
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lvii. has gone up in flames - by Lótë - November 17, 2021, 01:54 PM
RE: lvii. has gone up in flames - by Wilwarin - November 17, 2021, 02:03 PM
RE: lvii. has gone up in flames - by Maharet - November 17, 2021, 10:03 PM