The following story is my work of fiction to a photo prompt I was encouraged to by Sadje. Honestly, I had a hard time interpreting it as my imagination geared towards darkness. Please forgive me for it might contain not to your liking. In the end, I was able to depict the ending I want which is defeating evil.
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No one really knows who painted that graffiti on that abandoned structure declared condemned by the government. Not even a vagrant stays there for too long. It was haunted at night. There’s always an eerie sound as told by people who have been there. Those cavities glow in the dark like from a sinister movie.
There were many versions of urban legends circulating around but one story stands out from the rest. According to the legend, the Prince of darkness goes out from the underworld when the moon turned a bloody red. That building was the safest portal away from the prying eyes of the Angels. That’s what he thinks.
The Supreme being was getting bothered by many lost souls going to the Underworld. Most souls were lured and converted by dark legions. He created a Special Force of Angels to find out what was happening on earth.
One day, the Prince of darkness became avaricious and impatient. He was determined to win as many souls to the darkness as many as he can. He planned to gather his dark legions on earth even before the blood red moon comes out. That was the biggest mistake he made. Just so you know, the evil force is weak during bloodless moon.
He was finally spotted by the Special Forces once he came out from the building. Suddenly, there was a terrifying clash between the forces of good and evil. He tried to defeat them but to no avail. In humiliating disarray, he abruptly retreated to the underworld.
As soon as he retreated, the Special Forces sealed the portal. It was bound by magic or spell but no forces will ever make it open.
The glow you see at night is the Prince of darkness trying to break the spell. You can even discern something howling in frustration. The skull illustration was magically imprinted by the Special Forces to remind them the Prince of darkness tried to invade the earth with his wickedness. He will definitely make a try for sure but the Special Forces will be standing close by.
P.S. I’m sorry for neglecting all of you lately. I had the best weekend as I was really pampered by my dearest. 😉😉💇♀️🛍️☕️. And I spent the rest with my mom so no WP for a while.
Good supernatural story.
And glad you enjoyed your weekend.
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Thank you! I hope you enjoyed yours too. 🙂
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oooo…such suspense and love the finale! good always winds and the story matched the photo perfect;y – nice Winnie – you have talent!
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I’m glad you like it! Thank you so much for that wonderful comment. It’s really encouraging. Sorry for the late reply, my friend.
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no worries , i know how busy you can get, when ever you reply is always a joy to me.
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Awww! Thank you for understanding, Gina! Life is really getting in the way. I’m overwhelmed with duties lately.
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one thing at a time and i am sure there will be slower days soon and you will have the time to write, just prioritize, knowing you, you want to do everything!
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Hahaha! Yes! You know me already.
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you are a joy to know!
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Awww! That’s the most heartwarming compliment I received. ❤️
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from the heart
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❤️❤️❤️
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Nice story Winnie, I wish you enjoy all your weekend in same manner as you enjoyed this one. Have a wonderful week ahead 😇💖
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Thank you, Anjali! Enjoy the rest of the week! Sorry for the late reply, dear. ❤ ❤ ❤
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You are always welcome 💖😇🙏🏻
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😘🌹
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Well written, a great story! 👍😉
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Thank you! I’m glad you like it. 😃 I saw another photo challenge from your post and I might create another one. 😉 I haven’t read it fully yet.
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You’re welcome 😊. Please do. Doesn’t it fires up the imagination!
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Indeed! Thank you again. 😊
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My pleasure!
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That was a fun story! I’m glad you took a break to enjoy life…
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Thank you, Kevin! Yes, it was really fun but I had writer’s block after lol.
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I understand…
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Thank you, Kevin!
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Oooooo.. This is awesome Winnie! I’m loving your stories!❤️❤️
PS – I’m happy that you had a great weekend.. We all deserve a break!❤️❤️
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Awww! Thank you, dear. 😊❤️ That really feels great coming from you. It took me days to finally come up with that one. I was really distracted. 😄😉 I totally agree with you on that. 😉
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
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😘❤️
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It is good to get away from WordPress ebvery now and then. Good story Winnie. I am certain it is a challenge for a bright heart to have to write dark.
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Thank you, Drew! I had another one away from WP unexpectedly. Yes, it’s so heavy in the heart writing dark stories.
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Hey,
I’m working on my debut poetry book and preparing a mailing list. Would you like me to add your e-mail address please? If so, can you share it with me?
I don’t plan to do it like hard core promotion, I will be e-mailing you privately not through any software.
I will just inform you when it’s available and when there is some huge fluctuation in price (sale etc.), as on WordPress reader, posts get lost in stampede.
I won’t be mailing you more than 4 to 5 times a year, and that’s max. Promise!
And if you want it to share it privately you can do that through contact form on my blog.
Thank you 🙂
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Sure, dear! No problem. Here’s my email ad: weng_suarez@yahoo.com. Good luck and congratulations on that debut poetry book. Thank you for thinking of me. 🙂
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Thank You!! For the support. I wouldn’t even thing of it if I didn’t have you all around me 🙂
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My pleasure! ❤️
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❤
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Great story!😊
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Thank you, Pri! 😊❤️
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Glad you had such a wonderful weekend! Great story!!
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Thank you! ❤️ Have a great day
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I love it Winnie….you have the gift of telling stories.
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Thank you so much, Mich! I appreciate your lovely comment. It means a lot to me. ❤
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Great story Winnie… you got skills! 🙋♀️🙌🤗
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Awww! Thank you, Christy! That means a lot. 😘❤️🌹
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Thank you and my pleasure 😇 Winnie. 🤗
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😊❤️
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