She carefully fanned open the book. Its spine cracked and Cassie's eyes seemed to meld to the page. The text scrawled upon the paper's yellowed surface was composed of squiggly lines and archaic symbols. The curls of each brushstroke felt forbidden, like Cassie had revealed something not intended for her eyes. Could it be cursed ? After all, it is said by her ancestors that this book would bring ten years of darkness and misery to the one who opened it or was it just something to scare the little kids at bedtime stories.
But before Cassie could process exactly what she was seeing, the book grew warm in her hands, and then threateningly hot. Within seconds the skin of her fingers was sizzling, and Cassie couldn't stop herself from crying out. Her flesh adhered to the book, and she couldn't pull her hands away despite the scorching pain.
She carefully fanned open the book. Its spine cracked and Cassie's eyes seemed to meld to the page. The text scrawled upon the paper's yellowed surface was composed of squiggly lines and archaic symbols. The curls of each brushstroke felt forbidden, like Cassie had revealed something not intended for her eyes.
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Her mother's face was stricken with fear, but she acted fast. She raised her palm and with one wide scoop batted the book out of Cassie's hands and onto the floor. Cassie released a whimper of relief, but the damage had been done. Her hands were singed red with throbbing, bubbling burns.
This is a continuation free write prompt which would eventually turn into a short story novel. Perhaps, not so short anymore; anyhow hope you enjoy it. Maybe as I go along I will decide which title is suitable The Circle or Book of Shadows
Wow that was a frieghtening book @ireenchew, and this story has a really great and interesting start to it, keep up your great work, it's awesome.
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Thanks so much @thisisawesome
I wasn't sure why it lead to that, guess the words just seemed to come out naturally.
Maybe it's time to make a change
What a great piece of writing! It created very vivid images in my mind as I read. You definitely have a gift. 🙂Thank you for sharing with us. Keep up the great work! You Are Awesome! 👍💚
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I am so looking forward to reading that book! Remember that we still have the Beta readers when you are ready to get some feedback. And @ntowl might be starting to do some classes again as well...
How to publish would be a fantastic one.
Ooo.. Classes, that would be super cool.
Though I'm not sure I'm that cool to have mine published
But you are!!! You are a very good writer!
Sorry I'm late to the conversation, but I agree with @mariannewest you are a good writer and should believe you can make a book!
What sort of classes would you be interested in? I'm trying to figure out what would be best and of most use.
Thanks so much for your kind words @ntowl
I guess for me is how to keep the suspense on the story alive.
I sometimes find it hard and get lost in between
Your writing is so good.
Got a fan here💕