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Gargoyles

Chris Hall55 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

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As she said goodbye to Bjorn, and his beautiful car; she had a new piece, and this time it was a digital art, not that she completely understood it, but Bjorn had promised her that her digital art would double her money in a year.

She had gritted her teeth not thinking about the crash landing on the plane last week, particularly since she had to get on another plane so soon, but now she was back in her tiny flat in Montmartre.

The red-head woman was quite solitary, not like she was in the past, back then she was the life and soul when she had been a Raconteuse; but now she drifts around different places, never settling down, although she will always come back to Paris, the problem is she can’t write as she did.

But she still has some fun.

Nearby was a large empty and old building, where she let herself in; she grinned as she quietly climbed up the rickety stairs and over the wide and shallow roof with several tall chimneys.

The sun was going down all around the city – isn’t it beautiful – and yes, there are two gargoyles and they are coming alive.

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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.

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55 thoughts on “Gargoyles”

  6. I remember when I was about to be laid off a job. Someone gave me the book “Who moved my cheese? by Spencer Johnson. Its about moving on and trying something new. The red head woman is moving forward with digital art and still having fun! Bravo! What LIVE gargoyles will be bring is a twist I look forward to. Nice chapter in the story Chris.

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    • Gosh yes, I also remember getting that book about the ‘Who moved the cheese‘, not that I remember what it’s about now, although I am sure it was useful back in the day. Now I can make things up – and as weird as I can manage. Thanks, Darnell.

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  7. Wonderful, Chris. You completely drew me into the mystery of this person and what was happening. Something supernatural in the works, and you created enough empathy for the character that now I want more. Nicely done!

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  10. 😱 The gargoyles are coming alive?! I hope they are friendly ones! Along with some of the commenters, I like the way you are drawing parallels with the Raconteuse. It seems like we’ve all had to kind of “re-invent” ourselves lately. Can’t wait for the next installment!

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  12. I’m glad the red-head woman is having some fun and finding a new way.
    Funny how empty old buildings entice us in though.
    I can imagine the sunset over the Paris rooftops, and shiver as I wonder about the gargoyles… Nice tension.
    PS Thanks for Jacques Brel – it’s been a while since i heard him.

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  17. And the red head woman is on another adventure. A bit laid back, a mystery man into non-fungible tokens and who creates digital art. Wait a minute! Did I say “laid back”?!
    2 Gargoyles just came alive atop the roof of an old, abandoned building. There’s a little more than meets the eye going on, eh Chris? Red head woman is holding out on us, lol.

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