As she’d been told, Millie followed the silken thread into the center of the maze, where an old cabin lay. It had been wracked by the elements, leaning sideways and with barely a few flecks of paint remaining, but she wormed her way inside regardless.
It was nearly dusk, leaving the interior nothing but long shadows and dust. A table was the only piece of furniture still standing, and a deeply lined sheet of parchment lay upon it. Just as the instructions had said, Millie folded it, moving the parchment along creases that had been worked countless times before.
She laid the resulting origami owl atop the table.
“You have observed the ritual properly,” the owl said in a voice that was at once the rustling of dead leaves and the rending of old books. “Ask your question.”
Millie took a deep breath. “How do I bring him back?”
April 10, 2013 at 7:21 am
Good creepy start
April 10, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Reblogged this on Anastasia's Journal and commented:
The descriptions and actions made by the characters are beautifully written. I would definitely love to read more.
April 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm
Wow. I am in awe of your ability to write descriptions that energize my mental images and make the scene come alive. Thank you for the treat to the senses. I would love to read this book.
April 10, 2013 at 11:53 pm
Why thank you! What a kind comment 🙂 Would you like me to write a sequel entry?