10.16.2010

Midnight Ride

She was shy, gentile, almost dove-like. She favored four-legged creatures to the garrulous and judgmental kind beyond the wood. You could say that she hid behind the green curtain.

Day after day she roamed the forest not intimidated by it’s silence or darkness. This place was a comfort to her, like a home. 

One day as she walked with Deery, the air became stifling and motionless. She smelled something burning but couldn’t recognize the smell. Her friend was frightened, looked  at the girl meekly and ambled off in the opposite direction. 



Snowy joined her for a portion of the way to bring her strength. The girl carried Snowy over fallen moss covered trees and they travelled in supportive silence toward the fire but as the air grew more chill Snowy barnstormed over the treetops toward the full moon...in fear.


The dampness chills the girl from her shoulders to her toes. She just knew the mystery in the wood was uninvited, it was dangerous  but it drew her to it. It bewitched the girl.


The distant chanting pounded inside her as if it were her heart and although her face burned from a heat she couldn’t explain her body shook from a chill that gripped her bones.
She came to a clearing lit by the feverish moon but foggy from the damp ground. The chanting  echoed in her head, but there was no sign of where the sound came from.




All of a sudden she felt a swift breeze and the ground tremble as she saw a girl coifed in tangled ropes of black hair shoot towards the moon on a switch stick broom. Yet she  wasn’t afraid. The sight was familiar. She knew the girl.



At the moment of her realization the heat that burned her cheeks rose to her head and her hair transformed to a mass of silky crimson waves. She felt a part of something. She is a witch. I am witch. There is a little bit of witch in every woman.....wink.


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50 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see the images for this story....though the ones you conjured in my mind are pretty wonderful :)

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  2. What a great description! Yes we are all witches at heart!

    - please do come on over to our graveyard / party The Graveyard
    http://lenorita-lenoramoore.blogspot.com/2010/10/graveyard-halloween-party.html and feel free to add to our Shrine To Honour The Dead if you are so inclined! Blessings.

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  3. Love this story. Will definately return to view the images. Please come by my party for a visit-http://kellysalteredart.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html

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  4. Oh the story is quite wonderful!!! I will be back to view your wonderful imagery.

    If you wish, please come visit my enchanted Halloween Faerie tale & giveaway...

    http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-faerie-tale.html

    Enjoy the parties!
    Theresa

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  5. Love the story and I will return later for the full experience!

    Visit me at:

    http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/

    thanks
    Wende

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  6. Wonderful Story & Wonderful Blog & Art Work!

    Please fly by for my giveaways too...
    Hauntingly Yours, Lyndy

    My Haunted Halloween Party Link:
    http://bit.ly/dho880
    TODAYSGOLD
    http://todaysgold.blogspot.com/

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  7. Halloween Greetings & Salutations, I came back to see your Beautiful Art Work ~ Really Enchanting! AND I became a follower, hope you'll fly back & follow me too...

    Have fun & enjoy you journey of magic & Halloween delights!

    Hauntingly Yours, Lyndy

    My Haunted Halloween Party Link:
    http://bit.ly/dho880
    TODAYSGOLD
    http://todaysgold.blogspot.com/

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  8. Your artwork is just lovely. Great post!

    Have a creeptacular Halloween! Kelly
    www.blondheart.blogspot.com

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  9. Adorable!!
    Thanks :)

    peace,
    Susan

    come visit:
    http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/

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  10. That's such a lovely story and beautiful artwork :)
    Thanks for visiting me and leaving kind comments.

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  11. ~such a magical maker you are as you interwine your beautifully sweet paintings and tale together...snowy oh so adorable is this one...warm wishes and brightest blessings~

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  12. What a wonderful story and beautiful artwork!
    Wishing you a beautiful day!

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  13. That is a great story! Love your writing style. I also love your paintings--beautiful! Thanks for sharing and also thank you for stopping by A Scrapmoms Musings--I appreciate it.

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  14. A Pretty Halloween story. It is true..there is a bit of Witch in every woman.

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  15. Great story! I so enjoyed myself!

    So funny but I got here by the most circuitous route! Making the Halloween Party rounds I got distracted by a button for a Halloween Tea Party, which led me to the Practical Magic party page (which I wasn't able to participate in because I wasn't going to be home that whole week) and I find you there, picking your blog name out of that huge list because I was so enchanted by it, and here I am back in Halloween Party land! And I went to your etsy shop and squealed over everything, your art is fabulous.

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  16. What a lovely story! Thanks for your visit and comment at my blog!

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  17. I made sure to come back and see your enchanting images. Wow - they are so beautiful. I so especially love the first two images. Love the little deer and the little owl friends. :) Theresa

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  18. I love this story and I love the images - beautiful. Thanks for inviting me into your imagination!

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  19. What a beautiful post! Thank you so much for sharing your art work! I appreciate you visiting my halloween blog party!!!

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  20. Your artwork is beautiful. Thank you for inviting me and for visiting my blog party.

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  21. What a fantastical story and magical creatures! And such beauty!!! Thank you so much for inviting us to your party! It was most certainly enjoyed it!

    Purrs!

    Romeo and "her"

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  22. OH YOUR WORK IS MAGICAL!! LOVE THIS!! So glad I came by! We are all witches at heart...if I ever lose my broom I know where I can borrow one!! Have a terrific week my new friend!

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  23. Liz,
    Love the story, it's so enchanting and adorable !! I love the Halloween Postcards you have listed as well :-) , very nice ! Thank you for stopping by my party as well!
    -Justina
    http://labohememagique.blogspot.com

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  24. Thanks for visiting me and inviting me to your party. Beautiful artwork!!

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  25. Hi Elizabeth! Magical party post! Your girlies are all super cute! Thanks so much for your sweet visit! Happy Halloween! :)

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  26. Your illustrations are enchanting. I especially love the last with the witch's hat and the big splash of pumpkin-orange. Thanks, too, for stopping by the Fürsts! I'm still going through the blog list myself :))

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  27. Your illustrations are enchanting, and I love the storyline you wove for them.
    Happy Halloween!

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  28. What beautiful artwork! I love the ending. :)

    Thank you for the comment on my pumpkin wedding.

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  29. What a fun post! There is a bit of witch in all of us women. lol. O very much enjoyed your artwork. You are quite the talented painter! I am enjoying perusing your blog. Thanks for stopping by my party too. It led me here.
    Tammy ;)

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  30. Wow, What a great story...and loved your art work. thank you for sharing everything. Please visit me: momentsinaneye.blogspot.com

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  31. Thank you so much for dropping by my party and for your well wishes! I adore your post here, especially your artwork (the pumpkin witch is my favorite at the end!). Happy Halloween & Pumpkin Blessings!

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  32. What a lovely post! I love your paintings and the way you use the wood. Your blog is beautiful! The witch in me is a bit late, but I am glad I made it!

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  33. We loved this story too! Glad we made it - so many parties! - please do come on over to our graveyard / party The Graveyard
    http://lenorita-lenoramoore.blogspot.com/2010/10/graveyard-halloween-party.html and feel free to add to our Shrine To Honour The Dead if you are so inclined! Blessings.

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  34. Such a sweet and spooky tale! Thank you!!

    Please visit my Midnight Carnival, if you would like:
    http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/2010/10/midnight-carnival.html

    Wishing you a Happy Week!

    Betty

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  35. How fun to come to your blog!
    I am Jacqueline from Once Upon a Fairyland which was my childhood home. I will be back and back to see what you are up too. Your art is stunning and captivating. Thanks for sharing. I'm blogging this month on my childhood hood. I love gnomes, fairytales, elves and anything that makes Fairyland days come true!

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  36. Your words and paintings are so lovely! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  37. So wonderful! I especially love the pumpkin/witch girl at the end. She's adorable! I'm sorry I missed this on the day, but glad I've finally found it now! And thanks for your kind comment on my post, it led me here. I love your blog and your art work. Must get a wee run over to your Etsy shop for a nosy when I get the chance :)
    Thanks again,
    Roisin x

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  38. Lovely artwork and a great story. Thank you for stopping by and adding your sweet comment. Looking forward to more stories. Linda

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  39. Oh my goooooodness me. I am so glad to be here today, when I can lose myself in your art and your tale.

    Your art is so precious, oooooh, so sweet! I am in love for certain ;)

    Thank you for sharing your magic!!
    ~ Vanessa { A Fanciful Twist}

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  40. Beautiful artwork and a lovely story! I think there's more than a little witch in every woman ;-)

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  41. These are beautiful as always ;)
    I would like to place an official order please:
    long curly dark brown hair, brown eyed girl in a purple dress with a pegasus ;)
    (I can't find your email on here to contact you - email me once you get this comment please ;)
    xoxo
    Ella

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  42. Absolutely enchanting. I love your paintings. My favorite of course is the little lovely red headed witch. Wonderfully Whimsical. Beautiful. I am glad you found me and I found you.
    Spells and Wishes,
    Wendy from Wonderland

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  43. Love your little story and your art is so cute. Thanks for visiting me. Sherry

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  44. Your artwork is just so enchanting! Can't wait to spend some time exploring some more! Thanks for flying by and following!

    ~Gaia~

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  45. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your paintings are gorgeous! I love the boo'tiful story that went with the pictures! Happy hauntings!

    Sandy xo

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  46. I love your world here dear one! Your art and whimsy are the stuff of great light and sweet dreams thanks for that! blessings and joy.

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  47. I like the texture of the wood.
    Like it.

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  48. I remember your art from way back when.
    Thanks for the invite and so sorry I'm late; at least I still got to read the beautiful tale and view those enchanting images once again.

    I'm having a draw for a little something for HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 31ST so do drop in for a little while.

    ( http://thewoodbeyondtheworld.blogspot.com/ )
    
•*´¨*.•*´¨*~^..^~*Annabelle.•*´¨*.•* *

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  49. I love your dear and owl SOOO much! and your beautiful descriptions! :)

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