Last time: Terpsichore, muse of dance, has been given a new mission by Apollo, to restore joy and the love of dancing to the Celts of 5th Century Wales.
Myrddyn has just prepared his evening meal and left it to finish cooking. He unsaddles his horse and lets him roam free to graze, but can't help feeling there is someone else nearby.
Myrddyn has just prepared his evening meal and left it to finish cooking. He unsaddles his horse and lets him roam free to graze, but can't help feeling there is someone else nearby.
(Some creative punctuation from published version, several full stops were annihilated to comply with 10 sentence rule.)
SNIPPET
The feeling he was not alone still troubled him, while his supper cooked, it would not do any harm to take a look around. He followed the stream that flowed through the little clearing. The area was new to him and he proceeded with some caution. Myrddin loved and respected all the creatures of the forests and mountains; he knew their ways and feared none of them. Likewise, no terrain, however difficult, caused him concern. Nothing in nature held any fears for him; people posed far more danger. There was someone close, a stranger, what were they doing here in the wilderness? Perhaps one of Madog's men lay in wait.
He had not walked far when he heard the sound of rushing water and rounding the rocky promontory, he came upon a vast wall of water spilling down the cliff, feeding a deep pool of sparkling water below.
It was not that, however, which made him stop and stare in amazement.
What is it that has him so in awe? You'll have to wait a week or two to find out because next week we're returning to Terpsichore's p.o.v. :)
What is it that has him so in awe? You'll have to wait a week or two to find out because next week we're returning to Terpsichore's p.o.v. :)
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Terpsichore and Myrddin face a deadly force that threatens to part them forever. Is she destined to lose the only man she has ever truly loved? Is there nothing she can do to save him? Finally, when all seems lost, in desperation she finds herself DANCING WITH FATE.
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Hmmm... I'm guessing it's female. :-) Lovely descriptions, Hywela!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Teresa x
DeleteA female for sure. Interesting snippet.
ReplyDeleteLOL, you might be right - or perhpas not :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by.
Oh, you left me curious as to what or whom he spotted. Intriguing snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica - I'm glad I piqued your curiosity:)
DeleteBeautifully written, Hywela. A pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteAw thank you so much Charmaine - as always yur support is so appreciated!
DeleteI was drawn into the snippet. I imagine he's spotted a female, although in that magical setting I could also envision a unicorn or similar. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Elyzabeth - I'm afraid I'm going to keep you 'hanging' for a week or two, but you will find out eventually! :)
DeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Adriana.
DeleteGood point he makes, that people are usually the danger. Of course now I'm speculating what he's seeing LOL. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteYes, animals are often less dangerous! Thanks Veronica.
DeleteI bet it's a pretty, curvy lady! that usually snares the male gaze haha
ReplyDeleteYou're right there, Amy, I'm saying nothing! :)
DeleteWonderful descriptions (I adore him!) leading to quite the cliffhanger. Or is that his jaw hanging?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like him Nancy, I have a soft spot for him too. LOL, I think his draw certainly dropped!
DeleteLove his connection to his surroundings. If the pool looks anything like the one in the picture, my jaw would drop too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina, it's a lovely picture isn't it - and its a real Welsh waterfall not too far from where I used to live.
DeleteOhh what/who is it? I'm hoping it's the leading lady or maybe a pretty mermaid (I'm a sucker for a mermaid). Can't wait for more!
ReplyDeleteLOL, you'll just have to wait a week or two (wicked cackle) glad you're enjoying it!
DeleteLovely descriptions ... and i'm intrigued to find out who he's staring at.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Iris!
ReplyDeleteI want to know what had him stop in awe!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen - you're not alone! :) All will be revealed (in more ways than one) in a couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteGreat description, Lyn. Like the others, I expect the surprise to be female.
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