Under the stone bridge, Kristina and Callie huddled close together, using all of their strength to support each other. Winged insects fluttered near their faces. Stretching out their legs, they clutched each other even closer, as if courage could be gained from their grip. The subtle rippling of water trickled over the piles of mossy stones in the brook.
“Do you think she’s gone?” Kristina asked.
“I hope so. We ran halfway through the village. I don’t think she’d follow us this far.”
“Hope you’re right “, said Callie.
Suddenly, branches snapped with a loud crack, a boulder rolled haphazardly down the slope of the hill, bouncing against the earth, landing in the brook. The girls shrieked and held each other even closer. Tears dribbled down Kristina’s cheek.
“Where did that come from?” whispered Kristina.
‘I don’t know. Let’s pray that we’re safe from that nasty beldam.” said Callie.
Beldam – An old woman; a hag.
You’re off to a start. Now what? Are you going to continue with the Challenge?
Lee
Blogging from A to Z
Twitter: @AprilA2Z
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Yes. I know I’m behind, but I’m going to catch up this week. 🙂
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Okay great! Good luck!
Arlee
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That’s a great image.
If you’re falling behind, consider doing more than 1 alphabet in a day to catch up. We need to remove folks who lag behind for up to 5 days, and we don’t enjoy removals at all.
Damyanti @Daily(w)rite
Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2013
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EEeek – Ok- I’ll do 2 words daily. Don’t want to be removed.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Two new words! What’ll the next be? Looking forward to reading more from you. 🙂
~Alana @ writercize.blogspot.com
Cheering you on from A through Z!
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This bedlam wouldn’t throw rocks…but I certainly WOULD chase them through the village. Nicely done.
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Thanks Leigh! I don’t think you should call yourself a bedlam —how about pulchritudinous? (a person of breathtaking, heartbreaking beauty)
I should use that word for the letter “P”.
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