The Ugly King Chapter 1 - An Old Foe
11 March, 2007
Author: Ing Twi Demalah
The moon beamed softly, its pale light caressing gently the fallen snow; which glittered like so many diamonds upon the wooded hillside. Faint wisps of smoke and steam rising ever so slowly from solemn chimneys, gave the only hint of life in the slumbering village. The blue-grey shadows of the evergreens danced playfully as a chill breeze whipped through their stout branches. Below too, other shadows loomed, though these moved not of the wind but of their own accord. Silently these shadows slipped into the wood cabins that comprised the town and then, one by one, could be heard from within, the muffled cries of children. Then, as silently as they had arrived; the shadows slipped away, melting back into the forest from whence they came. All was quiet once more, the blowing wind and snow covering all evidence that the shadowed figures had ever been there, or from what direction they had come. As if of cue the wind died down and there was utter silence. Yet only for a moment as the night was split by the horrified screams of a grieving mother, which startled the sleeping villagers. Screams and wails of other mothers waking to find their little ones gone or cut down added to the first. Until there seemed a mournful,angered chorus filling the night air. |
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Chapter one of my book....hope you all enjoy |
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Comments on this poem/writing:
Bipedalguy (4.156.129.180) -- Sunday, March 11 2007, 02:44 pm I'm anxious to see what comes next. You can really write. The detail which you weave into each line makes it read very well. I'm already hooked on this story. |
Terrie* (75.37.61.165) -- Monday, March 12 2007, 03:38 am very invitin' come to life poetry..'aye sweetie it's been awhile since i read ya, this is brilliant!! i came here to relax with tea in hand and a good read, i am sooooo glad i stopped by, you my friend have an electrifyin' way of connectin' with a mind to keep one interested and enthusiastic enough , to come back for more..i shall return...i agree w/Bipe i too am anxious ... |
Ing Twi Demalah (159.105.102.42) -- Saturday, March 17 2007, 01:22 am Thank you very much. I'm glad you find my story worth reading. Hooked already, well I shall do my best to make sure chapter 2 is just as good. |
Ing Twi Demalah (159.105.102.42) -- Saturday, March 17 2007, 01:28 am Sure now darlin' I'm knowin' how much ye likes a good poem. Twas not so sure ye would like my story. But seein' as yer words are filled with much praise. I'm thinkin' twas a good idea to post this as well. Thank you Terrie, that you like this story makes me anxious to post more of it. Thank you again, hope you like chapter 2. |
Meridian (151.199.134.18) -- Saturday, March 17 2007, 10:26 pm Hey Ing! I love the first chapter! Saison - the old foe. W.O.W. Was the setting in Ireland? The character's names reminded me of the characters in Lord of the Rings. I.E. Bilbo...Gandalf... Your chapter is like a drug. I just can't say no. I'm addicted to your stories as well. Fabulous Ing! |
Ing Twi Demalah (159.105.102.6) -- Saturday, March 17 2007, 11:21 pm the story is set in the fictional Island Oure (pronounced: OO-Ray) but, the names of the characters are indeed from "old english" origin. I am a huge fan of Tolkien and the fact that you even campared the characters to his is an honor and very flattering. I hope you enjoy the first part of chapter 2 as well. will hopefully have the rest of Chapter 2 and part of three up this week. Thank you for your Kindly words Meri, I hope my work is worthy of them. |
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