Sinead shivered in the pre-dawn blackness. Moonsprite stamped her hooves on the cold stone of the castle battlements. They waited, as Tarron had commanded.
As the lip of the sun appeared on the horizon, Tarron raised his staff. Out of the darkness, a golden pathway shimmered into view. The eyes of the elderly elf fixed unwaveringly on the pathway as he spoke. ‘The Bridge to the Edge of the World appears only on this, the longest day of the year. You must travel swiftly. Do not look over the edge. Do not stop for anything.’
Tarron whispered in Moonsprite’s ear and the silver unicorn lowered her neck. She whinnied gently, encouraging her mistress to mount.
‘Go now,’ Tarron commanded. ‘Remember, you have only until nightfall.’
Moonsprite sprang onto the Bridge and set off at a canter. Sinead glanced over her shoulder. Tarron stood, staff raised, a ghostly Hound beside him.
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Oh no!😱 I’m not sure I could do it without looking over the edge 😬 Another cliff-hanger, waiting for the next installment!
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I’ll bet Sinead is tempted to look, how could she not be?
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Sounds a little scary to me. “You only have until nightfall.” Does that include the trip back, or is this a one-way Moonsprite ride to the Bridge To End End Of The World? Time will tell…
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No coming back by this route, but many possibilities await. They just have to cross the bridge…
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Such vivid imaginary yin have created in my mind. As soon as it was mentioned I would have to look over the edge.
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But of course! I wonder what’s down there. Nothing good, I’ll bet 😉
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Great addition. Though too short. I want to read more. ❤️👍
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Now, if Moonsprite had wings, I’d feel a little less nervous, Chris. As it is, she doesn’t, and I’ll have to wait until the next part to see if they make it. I’d be more hopeful apart from the ‘final quest’ part in the title. Eek! 😳
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Moonsprite may not have wings, but she’s fleet of foot – and a unicorn. Much more to come… obviously 😉
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Yes, you’re right! Unicorns are very agile – my hidden fear of heights surfaced for a moment there! 😳
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Could it be the hound?😃
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Maybe. Some things were never quite what they seemed to be in the Castle of Mandoran, so there’s always hope!
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😃🌼❤️
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Great episode, Chris, very cinematic! I hope Sinead can avoid looking over the edge–I’m not sure I could.
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Will the temptation be too great? 🙂
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For her sake, I hope not 😬😀
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