For the A to
Z Challenge, I'm having twenty-six flash fiction pieces from my Foxwick Kingdom
and its surrounding neighbors. Soon A to Z Flashes of Foxwick will be
available in e-book format. You can add this to your Goodreads list here.
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Merrilea’s Music
The waves
crashed against the jagged cliff rocks and pounded a steady beat. Boards
creaked upon the pirate ship in a syncopated rhythm. Sails flapped in the wind
as the crew neared the edge of Blackden Barrens and Merrilea Sea.
“Find a place to
land,” the captain called, his voice punctuated by the churning sea.
“Aye, aye,
captain.”
Metal jingled
from the ship’s hold and proclaimed the bounty the pirates had looted. Feet
thundered across the boards. A large creaking crack broke through the ship as
storm clouds coated the sky. The rain burst from their darkened puffs and
pinged against the violent surf of Merrilea Sea.
“Seek land.
Hurry!” The captain’s knuckles turned white from clutching the helm.
Lightning
flashed, and thunder roared.
A lone siren’s
voice rose from the sea’s depths. “Beware the sea’s torrential notes and a
watery grave for scallywags.”
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14 comments:
syncopated <--- I don't think I've heard this word since I studied music! Cool use of it here.
Really cool concept. You set the scene well.
You've conjured up the scene beautifully. I could feel the salty spray - just hope I'm not a scallywag!
I love the ocean and you've captured the dark side of it so well here. Very creepy!!
I love the blend of music and the ocean!
Listen to the sirens and you're doomed.
This one has such beautifully vivid imagery! And I love how you used the word 'syncopated'!
J.C. Martin
A to Z Blogger
Such great imagery here. I can almost taste the salt in the air.
Like others have said, great imagery here, I love when someone uses the"not often used" words.
I liked this. I love the word scallywags. It reminds me of my childhood as it was a word that was used more back then than now. Thanks for sharing.
Great scene (same for "L") - I just caught up on both! Great imagery as always. You're very talented with description. :D
Great imagery. I can hear the storm and rage of the sea. Nice job!
Nice story. Nice to meet you.
Teresa
Cool! I'm impressed by the variety of characters and settings I've seen so far in your A to Z posts!
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