The city of Lemur had long been abandoned. But the magic remained. Underground. When she reached out, her power no longer felt weak but pulsed steadily.
A voice asked, “What are the roots that clutch? What branches grow out of this stony rubbish?”
The voice had boomed inside her head. This was new. She meandered through pink island mists.
Something was off.
She brushed her hand against a tree and her hand passed through the weathered bark. Startled, she jumped back. She glanced into a puddle. Just a shadowy reflection. Great! She’d come to siphon old magic, but something seemed to be consuming her avatar. She kept an eye on one blurry cloud – her exit portal.
“You won’t make it,” a voice warned.
“Please, the rebellion needs us. Join me! There’s still time if we jump!”
Pink mists surged as the city shrunk below.
Mish hosts Prosery tonight at dVerse, and has selected a line from T.S. Eliot “The Waste Land”:
“What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow out of this stony rubbish?”
Tricia Sankey 
I hope she made it!
I didn’t look at the photo until after I read the story, but it’s perfect. There’s definitely magic in the roots!
Thanks, Merril! It made me think some magic consumes as it grows. Glad you liked the pic!
Aww–I suppose it does. For every action and all that. 😀
I find it interesting that there is hope within the female character…within the pink island mists. A fantasy that I want more plot for….tell me more!
Thanks, Lillian! I should develop it longer, I think eventually it may surpass flash fiction and hit short story length! 😄
I enjoyed the clever way you incorporated Mish’s quote!!
Thanks, Helen! 🥰
A great magical tale that calls for more!
Thanks, Dwight! My niece inspired some lines in here, I’m hoping she comes up with the rest of the plot for me!
Does she write as well? You might want to collaborate!
Yes, she’s 14 and is an excellent writer! I’m hoping we can work on a short story together!!
That would be memorable!
What an adventure you have taken us along on. The image you chose does pulse with energy!
I knew I had to use the picture when I saw it, it is teeming with untold stories! Thanks, Lisa!
You’re very welcome and hope to read more on this adventure.
OMG!!!an awesome tale. Luv it
Much💜love
Thanks so much! 💓
Nice incorporation of the quote in this mystical tale. I was drawn to this line….”She’d come to siphon old magic”. A captivating story lies beyond this prose.
Thanks, Mush, I enjoyed the prompt and may expand this one later! ❤️🙏❤️
An awesome story ! I liked your selection of pic for the tale.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
I love the sci-fi/fantasy feel of this, Tricia: you leave me thirsty for more!
Thanks, Ingrid! I feel drawn to this character, maybe more will be revealed! 💞
I hope so! 💕
Oh, this is so cool, Tricia! Love it 😀
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David
Thanks, David! I had fun with the prompt! ❣
It shows 😃
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This is entertaining, and I love the picture! It goes well!
Thanks, Mary, happy it entertained!! 💓
I love the magic of this, and that picture really works with the story
Yes, love the picture, thanks, Bjorn!!
I really loved this. A wise tale. Beautiful indeed!!❤
Thanks! ❤️🙏❤️
A well crafted magical tale. And that photograph, wow. It complements it to a T, methinkso. So cleaver. Lovely words. Thanks for sharing. xo
Thanks, Selma! Appreciate your comment glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
The pleasure is mine.