Legend said a great many things. It spoke of forgotten kingdoms filled with creatures unknown, of portals into new lands, of battles and wars hard-won, and of mysteries brimming on the horizon.
And legend was absolutely right.
The woods had a path worn into the earth from centuries of travel, but somehow always overlooked by passers-by. Hikers and bikers never stopped to glance at the ancient path, never even noticed it as they sped on by. Perhaps there was a spell to deter them, or maybe they were simply ignorant of the history beside them. But the path remained untouched by man, and yet consistently walked by someone.
When seasons changed and the purple flowers of surrounding trees bloomed and then scattered, the path saw its purpose fulfilled. Purple was the color of royalty, imploring those of noble blood to walk among the flowers. It was then, each year, the queens and kings of mystical kingdoms stepped onto the path and walked among the forest. If anyone were to stroll by, it’s possible they would’ve seen the rulers gliding through the forest–but not for long. Because just as soon as they arrived, the royal beings stepped beneath an archway of vines and branches that grew thick together, inviting the kings and queens in.
And once under that archway, the kings and queens disappeared, into a fog of mystery and magic.
Hello, friends!
Today I have a picture prompt for you all! As you can see, I gave an example of what I thought of when I saw it. Picture prompts are an excellent resource to use when looking for writing inspiration. They can give you a reference to something specific when writing or get you out of your writer’s block. They’re great for pulling you into the mood and action of writing.
What do you think of when seeing this picture? Is it something fantastical or something beautifully ordinary? Comment your responses to this prompt, I would love to hear them! If you want to add on or respond to what I wrote, you’re invited to do so. Any other questions or requests you have are also welcome in the comments. Feel free to like or follow me for more writing content.
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First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!
– Ray Bradbury
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