Well folks, I'm back in the saddle again! And proud to be here.
It's the Tantalizing Tuesday Two hundred.
Myself and a group of talented authors pick a picture of inspiration and write a short story (blurb) about it. Every picture is different, every story original.
Come take a glimpse through our mind's eye.
My story this Tuesday is entitiled Heart of Stone.
I would cry if I could, but stone doesn’t weep, doesn’t bleed. In foolish, youthful ignorance I cursed myself to know.
Xeno, my heart’s desire, was so handsome. I recall the wave in his hair. The sun glistening off strong muscles as we often separated our flocks. Many village girls wanted him for husband, including me.
Our fathers wished to combine herds. What better way than a wedding?
He approached for my hand and I was overjoyed. I would have love and envy.
I thought him kind when he delayed our wedding night. He wanted to know me first, before scaring me with male desires, he claimed.
Days became weeks. I remained chaste and alone in my wedding bed. One night I went to find my husband. To make him so in truth. I desired him. I desired children.
I found him in the arms of Darius, making love.
My pain! My shame! As I ran, he called my name begging me to.. What? Understand? Forgive?
At the temple of Aphrodite, I cried at her feet. My heart broken, my pride offended, Xeno’s love would never be mine! To bare the humiliation!
I wished I were made of stone.
Thank you readers for your time and interest. I hope you enjoyed my tale to tell. To see what my friends and colleagues have come up with and what inspired them, click on the link below.
And as always, Happy Reading!
