
My snippet today comes from a flash fiction I submitted to the QSF anthology, and it was rejected, so I’ll use it for something else. It’s called “Falling Into You” and I hope you like it! It’s from Sirius’ memory.
Quick Note: Mars are a human-like species not of this world, but they have power over creation. They worship the wind and they can transform into owls. They can cross into our world, but most choose not to do so. In this case, Salazar chose to cross over… and hopefully, soon, I will tell you why! π
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The tawny feathers of his cloak rippled as Sirius stalked through the Hall of Pillars in the Temple of Zephyros. His gaze locked on Salazar, communing at an altar fashioned in the shape of an owl in flight, the pure white feathers of his cloak spread around him. Head bowed, the tousled raven waves of his hair cascaded over his shoulders. Sirius whirled to a stop behind his love, his expressive face pale, generous mouth forming a thin double line.
βWhy?β
The superb Mar faced him, violet eyes wide, βHow can you ask me that, Sirius?β
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M. LeAnne Phoenix would tell you that the worst time of her life was the two years that she attempted to take off from writing. If you asked her to explain exactly why she did such a thing, you would most likely get the mad attempt to arch an eyebrow like her dad and then a shake of the head as she told you it was unlucky to speak of such things. Suffice it to say, it will never happen again!
Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas in the mid-1970's, Ms. Phoenix was young and wild (and even free!) during the crazy wondrous decade known as the 1980's and the even crazier but now grungy decade of the 1990's. Music is second only to the muses that live and breathe to fill her mind with beautiful men, and music always helps them to tell their stories. She is never without her iPod or her computer no matter where she goes, although, she does like to hike and take pictures of the sky and the moon, and even the occasional shot of the sun through the branches of a tree.
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Great description and I want to know why too.
Thankee! I am looking at working on this story after AETERNUM is completed! It is one of my favorites. π
great description and I’m intrigued
Thankee, Jana! I hope you like it as it continues! π
This has a kind of dance quality to it. Lovely description. π Sorry about the rejection. π¦ This story’s destiny obviously lies elsewhere.
I hope so! I was rereading the beginning of the parent story and trying to figure out if the POV was just wrong… and I think it is! I think I’ve finally figured it out! π
And thankee for the compliments! π
Interesting…it leaves me waiting in anticipation for the next line!
Thankee! π Glad you like it!
Love the visuals here–there’s a sense of grandeur and magic.
Thankee! π
Love the description here
Thankee! π