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They say sometimes in early winter mornings when the mist rises over the lake you can see the shadowy outlines of the departed. Souls of people who found their way into the lake either by purpose or by accident.
To make contact with these ethereal shadows you must stand close to the water’s edge and let the mist waft over you.
Only some can hear the voices of the dead reverberate in their ears.
I stood at the edge of the lake for all of last week with my arms opened in embrace.
Join me you whispered.
And I did.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers. Word Count : 100
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Magical
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
DeleteThat is so creepy. Nope, just nope. Great story.
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Thanks for reading and commenting Anne.
DeleteMystical and a hoped-for reunion. Nicely written, Subroto.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dora, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteVery atmospheric and mystical, and oddly romantic. Nice one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Iain I am glad you liked it.
DeleteLove's reunion. Beautiful language and descriptions.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting Jenne.
DeleteWhat a special peace. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mason, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteA mystical and tragically romantic tale, so beautifully written. I really enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comments Brenda, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteEthereal ... loved it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading Isadora.
DeleteI loved this, Subroto. It was magical!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dale I am glad you liked it.
DeleteThat one sent a tingle right up my spine. Such an eerie atmosphere you created. Sounds like his decision wasn't on a whim. I like the surreal music you chose to go with your story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comments Lisa, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteEnchanting piece. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle I am glad you liked it.
DeleteI hope it was their time to join the departed and they didn't go too soon... :-)
ReplyDeleteBoth might be an option though I like the idea of it being their time. Thanks for reading and commenting Ali.
DeleteThat would making dying a hell of a lot easier. If you have to spend eternity somewhere, lakeside doesn't seem so bad.
ReplyDeleteAnd a haunted lake would keep most people away. Thanks for your comments Nobbin.
DeleteAwesome story. I could see it becoming a tourist attraction for the daring.
ReplyDeleteFor the really brave ones I think. Thanks for your comments Tannille.
DeleteGosh! Chilling end. Great story.
ReplyDeleteImagine voices asking us to join them.
There's a thin line separating the living from the dead.
We need to be aware which side we are there now. A single step and we are "no more"...
It's that one step that they want him to take. Thanks for reading and commenting Anita.
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