LJ Idol 7, Week 15: Nimbus

Feb 26, 2011 13:42

It was a bright, cold noonday in winter, with a clear blue sky that would likely not come again until true spring. Meabh did not ask to go out, and no one invited her. She was either disappointed nor envious. It was simply the way of things. She stayed in the tent with Old Aunt.

The Story of Meabh the Liar )

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creature_girl08 February 27 2011, 03:38:58 UTC
This was so fabulous. It is hard to express my words but the passing of the torch. Something else.

I kept thinking there was more to the story. Just loved this.

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black_aspect February 28 2011, 22:40:09 UTC
If the prompts permit, I'm likely going to tell what became of Meabh the Liar.

Thanks!

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hellboy February 27 2011, 04:51:09 UTC
This was haunting in its beauty. I love the cadence you used to tell this tale, very hypnotic and mystical-feeling.

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black_aspect February 28 2011, 22:45:42 UTC
Thank you!

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the_vernacular February 27 2011, 05:28:04 UTC
This was excellent! I want to know what Old Aunt saw that made her want to give Meabh the Sight.

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black_aspect February 28 2011, 22:45:29 UTC
That will probably be in the next part if I get to tell the rest!

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mstrobel February 27 2011, 14:25:26 UTC
So beautifully written! I love your words.

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black_aspect February 28 2011, 22:45:25 UTC
Thanks!

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roina_arwen February 27 2011, 22:08:32 UTC
This was very intriguing, I loved the old-fashioned telling of it. I'd love to hear more about Meabh!

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black_aspect February 28 2011, 22:41:11 UTC
I just said to Creature Girl above that if the prompts allow it, I'll probably tell the rest of the story. Thank you!

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