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Revelation
by Nina D’Arcangela
Creeping slowly from the deep, the creature within obeys without question – as do the others. The line marches forward; the shelf shallows by inches. All the while, whispers gurgle malicious intent. Too long have they resided below, an army dormant while another presumes apex stature. Alone, they are helpless, hapless, unwitting; far too fragile to cause effect. But together, united by His call, they will once again lay claim for they are legion. Shallow cuts in the sand mark their passage as the echo within grows. It resounds not the hark of angelic horns, but a violent thrumming of reclamation. Lining the shores, they wait as the flaming sky sizzles into crueler darkness.
Fiction © Copyright Nina D’Arcangela
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com
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Spreading the Writer's Word 
Not at all surprisingly, Nina D’Arcangela spins another exquisite flash from the prompt of a setting just north of Hades. There is no escape. Long has it been rumored that she’s a witch, but none dare seek her company, lest she be in a foul mood.
If so, then I’m the giggle-witch! lol Thank you, Marge. You didn’t think a serene sunset at the beach was going to prompt a pretty bit of prose from me, did you? *evil grin* 😀
Very ominous.
Thank you, A.F.! 😀
Such rich language – matched the image perfectly – that’s the way to turn a lovely picture into something ominous 🙂
Thank you, Alex, for the very kind words! Much like the phrase ‘beauty can be found in all things’, so can male intent if you look deep enough. 😀
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