This post is for the Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers (FFfAW) Challenge, run by Priceless Joy. The FFfAW challenge is that you write a story of 75-175 words inspired by the photo prompt below. This week’s prompt was provided by TJ Paris. Thank you TJ!
Solitude’s Isle
He watched from the clifftop as she meandered along the beach below, his hands clenched into fists.
She shouldn’t be there.
The agreement with the settlers on the mainland was clear and as ancient as the land itself. The lore had been passed down through generations; the songs of the bards warning of the consequences should his solitude be disturbed. Only when the causeway was freed from the grip of the ocean could human foot be set upon his isle.
The causeway was drowned. She should not be there.
It took only moments to transport himself to the shoreline. His anger at her presence was eased somewhat by the awe in her gaze; the fear and dawning realisation on her face.
“You’re real.” She stepped back as he advanced. “I didn’t think you could be real.”
“Oh, I am.”
“I didn’t… I’m sorry. Its just so peaceful here.”
He halted, his hand against her forehead. He could kill her, it was the expected punishment, but…
The desire for solitude in her eyes matched his own.
Word Count: 175
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An Enchanted Place 
I’m glad he didn’t kill her because he might have just found his soulmate. Well told. 🙂
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You could be right, Yinglan. Thanks for visiting. 🙂
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Ohh I love this very much.
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Thank you, Chioma. 🙂 I’m glad you like it.
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Wonderful story! I think he just found his happily ever after. Great tension build up in the story with a great ending! Love it!
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Love this story. You are so talented to say so much in so few words!!
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Thanks, Sabina. 🙂 I’m very glad you enjoyed it.
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Lovely beginning for both characters. Maybe it’s good for the ‘right’ human to violate the laws — if she’s your soulmate 🙂 Great write!
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Thanks, Mandi. 🙂 I’m glad you liked it.
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They have something in common, I think she’s safe! Great story!
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It could be the beginning of something beautiful. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it, Jessie. Thanks for visiting.
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Sometimes you don’t know what’s missing in your life until it appears in front of you. Great story!
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Very true. He’s been alone for a very long time. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Ali. 🙂
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I always admire your world-building – you created another intriguing place with equally intriguing characters. Sounds like they were made for each other. Brilliant story 🙂
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Thanks, Sonya. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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Intriguing! He might have found his soulmate now!
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He might have. 🙂 I’m glad you liked it, Aletta.
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Such a huge context and message in so few words – brilliantly done.
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Thank you. 🙂 I’m glad you liked it.
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What a mysterious and intriguing character! Great piece! 🙂
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Nicely done! Curious! With a very neat ending! 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂 That ending actually took ages to get right! I’m a dreadful perfectionist and for the longest time I kept reading over it and thinking that it didn’t quite depict what I wanted it to. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Prakash.
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It was worth all the efforts.. 🙂 Nice to hear that.. 🙂
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How deliciously intriguing. I foresee some happy endings with this two 😉
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