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Minutes before midnight. Moments ‘til her birthday. She stands in darkness atop the building, a gusty wind chilling her cheeks. Glancing over her shoulder, she watches as another year blows away taking with it broken promises, unhappy memories, and shattered dreams.
As angry black clouds scurry from sight a new moon appears spreading a silver carpet of hope at her feet. Her long dark shadow tumbles into the gloomy bleak past as a cheery one appears.
Suddenly all is calm. She gazes into the future and smiles as another year begins. A chance to start her life anew.
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Keith, I love the image of the new moon laying a silver carpet of hope at her feet. It makes her birthday feel like the start of a brand-new journey. 🌙
Much love,
David
I was sure she was going to jump
I am so glad she came out of the darkness!
So far, most of the stories I’ve read based on the prompt (including the one I wrote) have been pessimistic. This one carried hope.
Good one Keith.
Great writing, Keith. Guardian angels can take many forms.