The kitchen staff slept under the great heavy wooden table that ran down the room’s centre. For they had duties through the night, a fire to keep ever alight.
Maisie didn't mind, she learned to live with only a few hours sleep for she loved the time lying awake- precious time kept for herself.
Each night she would give stories to the stars, advancing her tales and adventures as time wore on. One day she would recall them for her children but for now she would lie happily awake creating other worlds far away, full of mayhem, monsters and mischief.
Maisie didn't mind, she learned to live with only a few hours sleep for she loved the time lying awake- precious time kept for herself.
Each night she would give stories to the stars, advancing her tales and adventures as time wore on. One day she would recall them for her children but for now she would lie happily awake creating other worlds far away, full of mayhem, monsters and mischief.
Written for 100 Word Challenge #400 on Velvet Verbosity; the prompt was the word Staff.
Nice tale~ :)
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