Nothing about the outside of his statue remained the same as the day he had unveiled it. Where the original stone was exposed, it had been roughened by age while, elsewhere, lichen grew in different colours.
Inside the statue, the king was just the same as he had been in when imprisoned: full of pride and certain that someone would come forward to rescue him.
The wizard who had trapped him told the king that one truly willing to see him rule again would be able release him.
About this release method, though, the wizard had told no one else.
Inside the statue, the king was just the same as he had been in when imprisoned: full of pride and certain that someone would come forward to rescue him.
The wizard who had trapped him told the king that one truly willing to see him rule again would be able release him.
About this release method, though, the wizard had told no one else.
Written for Friday Fictioneers from the following picture prompt:
Ah, a slight problem there.... Nice!
ReplyDeleteJim, It looks like the king's going to be imprisoned for some time to come. Good. well-written story. :) ---Susan
ReplyDeleteDear Jim,
ReplyDeleteHard life for the king. Literally. Nice.
Shalom,
Rochelle