STORY STARTER
Submitted by willow myers
Write a story that is very dark or gloomy but takes place in an otherwise happy setting.
The setting can be anywhere from a colorful kitchen to a field of daisies in the middle of the day, but have the events be dark or mysterious.
The Birthday Candle
The flame danced the sort of dance that taunted the soul. Seducing eyes and encapsulating minds so that in this very moment all that is seen is it’s glowing reminder of burning hope.
It will beg you to play with its beauty. “Come play! Come play!” It will heckle at you. You won’t notice it’s sly way of embedding it’s truth into your mind. Playing with your naive little soul.
So each year, on the same day, you’ll sit in the kings chair at the edge of everyone’s anticipation reminding yourself to not fall for the tricks of the hopeless birthday candle.
That flame will go out with the same gusto as the hopes and dreams you blow into it.
I love the creativity in this! Fantastic job! 😊👏🏻
Oh my goodness that was so creative I love that so much! The symbolism is there! The beauty in the description of the fire and how the hopes of your wish coming true draw you in, only to get those hopes smashed. Lovely job
This is a very, very creative piece; I love it! The personification of the candle is excellent, great job :>
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words! 🌸
