Gleefully he signed and sealed the order with his little stamp. The fence would come down! His children would have more room to play!
His whole life King Stefan had abhorred the giant fence that marked the end of the palace’s grounds and the edge of the kingdom. For centuries it had stood, though no one remembered why it had been built. Now, at last, as he had always dreamed, the tradition of allowing it was ended, the fence would come down!
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They never thought they’d be forgotten, that the wizards would leave. Now, at last, their time had returned.
His whole life King Stefan had abhorred the giant fence that marked the end of the palace’s grounds and the edge of the kingdom. For centuries it had stood, though no one remembered why it had been built. Now, at last, as he had always dreamed, the tradition of allowing it was ended, the fence would come down!
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They never thought they’d be forgotten, that the wizards would leave. Now, at last, their time had returned.
Written for the Light and Shade Challenge from the both the written prompt ("Don't ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up."- GK Chesterton) and the following picture prompt:
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Wonderful use of the prompt.
ReplyDeletethose fences, those fences are purposeful. I was unable to work the seal into it, as you were. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. The seal and the fences went hand in hand.
ReplyDeleteSuch things are patient... Beautiful take on the prompt and using both prompts in one story is always fun.
ReplyDeleteJust in case my last comment got lost - I love this, such a warning! And so much backstory! Lyssa M x
ReplyDeleteA great take on the prompt. An enjoyable read.
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