A Touch Of The Fey
Tell me that the night is long, tell me that the moon is glowing…
Music rose from the depths of the glen. A beautiful, soft sort of music like the gentle patter of rain on summer leaves.
This music calls to those who wander by, drawing them into the glen if they, as my mamo used to say, have a touch of the fey about them. Calling them into the gentle shade of the overhanging trees where the music will speak to them, if they can hear it.
Lucy Ryan heard the music calling to her, one clear summer's night. A smile like the sunrise overspread her face and she danced through the trees to a tune only she could hear, into the gentle shade of the glen.
Hands over her head, she stood atop a rise in the centre of the circle. The music swelled as the full moon crested the sky and shone down on her, setting her copper hair aflame.
"Níl sé'n lá, níl a ghrá, níl sé'n lá bheidh go maidin..."
She kicked up her heels and danced the ancient, forgotten dance, with only the music to guide her steps. Around her dancing feet, bright flowers bloomed. Her laugh carried on a wind that danced with her, teasing her flaming hair and billowing her dress around her legs.
Bells appeared on her ankles, adding their music to the dance and her dress turned a spotless white.
The song and Lucy Ryan faded away, leaving only her joyful laugh lingering on the wind as the singers made her welcome among them.
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Alexander McEvoy
Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)
"The man of many series" - Donna Fox
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LOVEEEE. Did you write this and then find the song to fit the mood or was it inspired by the song (the song that I will be listening to on repeat for the next week)??
A real beauty world in a poem! Congrats on Topstory!
Congratulations, Alexander! This is beautiful.
Beautiful! I am half Irish and adore the stories of the fae! You nailed this!
Love the feeling of this - I can literally hear the music, that's how beautifully descriptive your work is. Hope you make it Down Under someday soon! 🇦🇺🦘
Alex, I love the poetic feel of this! Your descriptive language brings this vivid imagery and paints a tasty of beautiful movement! I love the whimsical feel of this micro fiction and absolutely adore what you did here! Great work Alex and congratulations on Top Story!! 🎉
I am overjoyed to see this here, congratulations!
This is simply beautiful writing. Your words flow like fine wine. Loved it and congrats on the Top Story.
I already loved this (I have a thing for faeries… and redheads), but then I listened to the song and loved it more. 🥰 Congrats on a magical Top Story! 🥂
Congratulations on your Top Story🎉
Alas, another soul lost to the fairy ring! Brilliant work and congrats on TS!
I kept meaning to read this and missing it, finally got it and enjoyed this wonderful story
Yay! Well done, sir. This is magic and deserving of Top Story!
Was waiting for this one to pop up! Congratulations! It's really great :)
Oh, Alexander, you old romantic you. This was stunning. Felt like for the short amount of time I was whicked away to another place and time. Well done!
That picture reminded me of Merida from Brave. Your story was so melodic, soothing and beautiful!
Love where this took me!!
Outstanding dance of words and color, what a little gem! Love the sensuality and rhythmic whirl.
Omg i Can see everything you described So well done!
Beautiful, I can almost hear the Irish lilt in te narration. Poetic and nostalgic -Very Lovely 🥰