The field was difficult to traverse. Great rocky outcrops reared up, creating blockages that she had to go around. Every now and then, the earth tore open and great gushes of scalding steam boiled up in thick clouds, forcing her to leap backwards. She persisted, despite the numerous obstacles that were thrown up in her path.
Now, the entrance was in her line of vision. Only a few more metres to go and she would be there and able to enter.
As she stumbled forwards, an enormous scaly creature appeared in the stone doorway. A torrent of fire and smoke spewed from its mouth and rolled in blazing tendrils across the ground towards her. A cry of despair wrenched itself from her mouth, which had fallen open in dismay.
This was the end. She accepted defeat. The entrance to this man’s heart was to well-guarded for her to ever enter. Turning, she walked away, head held high. From the dark cave behind her a shrill wail ushered forth. The sound went on and on.
This piece was written for Sue Vincent’s Thursday Photo Prompt. You can join in here: https://scvincent.com/2020/01/23/thursday-photo-prompt-entrance-writephoto-2/
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Thank you, Ed.
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The entrance to this man’s heart was to well-guarded for her to ever enter…… A gloomy prognosis of one situation or of many?
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I made this up, Danny. All the men in my life are wonderful. Hugs.
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Not wondering about, but you are blessed too. 😉 A great solution for the prompt. Michael
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Thank you, Michael, you are right. I am blessed. Have a wonderful weekend.
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:-)) You too, Robbie! Best wishes, Michael
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Whoa, that was an unexpected ending, love it!
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Thank you, Priscilla. I am glad it was a surprise.
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Wonderful! I didn’t expect the metaphor twist at the end. Well done!
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Hi Liz, I did set out to deliberately mislead the reader about where it was going. I’m pleased it worked.
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Indeed it did!
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Excellent!
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Thank you, Darlene. I finished Amanda in Holland, a great story.
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Glad you liked it. I thought you might like the WWII reference.
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I did, it is a great story.
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oh my. I believe I dated his brother
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Oh dear, Annette, I am so sorry. Hugs.
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Cracking story and photo, Robbie. I recognise him. ❤
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Yes, Willow said the log looked like a dragon which is why I included it.
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Great ending!
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Thank you!
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unexpected and very well executed Robbie… hugsx
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Thank you, Sally. I was trying to be misleading so I’m pleased the ending was unexpected.
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You succeeded..xx
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Ah. Nothing quite so dark as the darkness of the heart. Thanks for sharing Robbie. Hugs.
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Thank you, Teagan. That is true and darkness of the heart is the route of a lot of evil in this world.
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Indeed it is.
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How well you have captured a narcissists heart – though the shrill wail might indicate he wanted more than just her to walk away… I personally think in this instant she won.
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Thank you, Jules, I think you are quite right. Men can be very funny about women, marriage and settling down.
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I’ll echo the sentiment of many other commenters—an unexpected twist and ending. Well done, Robbie!
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Thank you, Mae. I wasn’t going to write for this one and then this idea came to me.
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An interesting twist at the end…and I love the ‘dragon’ photo.
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Thank you, Sue.
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Great story Robbie!
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Thank you, John.
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You suceeded, Robbie… Very skilfully done… Loved it!
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I’m glad you enjoyed this, Carol
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I love this! Sad ending for that love.
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Yes, some men are like this, Denise.
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This is really great, Robbie. I love the imagery. You have a talent for this kind of story.
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Thank you, Barbara.
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Wow, different. Wasn’t expecting that. Great work as always Robbie.
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Thank you, Jessica
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This is such a creative story, Robbie! I love it!
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Thank you, Jan. It was quite spur of the moment as I didn’t originally have an idea for this prompt.
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