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ProtrudedDemand  ·  4138 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Stories in Still - an image prompts gallery.

I channeled my focus. I could feel the energy running through me. Master always told me to let go, give in to the power.

I can't. I'm not going to let it control me. I will break it. It will be mine.

I cringe as the surge begins to take hold. I clench my fists and bite down. I can feel myself slipping. My palms are bleed as my nails dig deep into my palms. I feel my teeth begin to crack under the pressure.

I slam my fists into the ground. "NO!" I shout. I push back as hard as I can.

I feel the energy shake. It's scared, I smirk and push harder. It breaks.

I did it. I'm in charge now. Master runs into my room, breaking his vow. It's a sin to disturb a monk while he's meditating. He's angry, he could feel the energy as it died.

I don't care. It's mine now. I look up at the sky and laugh. Lightning surges around me.

"This is going to be a fun night" I chuckle to myself as I walk away from the burning monastery.





lil  ·  4137 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Great response to the picture.

Also a cautionary tale about power.