A thin organic paste on the surface of the dark tarmac serves as a reminder that not all quests end in glory.
The people of the ground (worms, snails, slugs, crawling insects) all feared the foot. Its passage frequently claimed many an innocent victim. When, one day, the foot squished the family of Soleo Slug, he vowed to go on a quest to seek vengeance. Gathering others with him, this fellowship set out to end the tyranny of the foot forever. Unfortunately, while crossing the tarmac desert, the whole fellowship was crushed under the wheels of a passing vehicle.
A thin organic paste on the surface of the dark tarmac serves as a reminder that not all quests end in glory.
Daniel Hybner
28/5/2021 08:35:23 pm
Always be mindful of those bigger than you. Quite a little story you’ve got here. Good work, Bill. I enjoyed it.
Jennifer Duncan
28/5/2021 09:08:36 pm
"not all quests end in glory" - what a great line . So very true. Really original story.
Sue Clayton
29/5/2021 02:52:40 am
Your story raised genuine sorrow for these poor ground people. We really should care more for the miniature species that live beneath our feet.
Mary Wallace
29/5/2021 08:01:12 pm
Loved this Bill. Definately a case of the devil you know. The foot or the tyre.😊
Bill Cox
3/6/2021 08:32:11 pm
Thanks everyone for your comments. Comments are closed.
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