" A strange sound forced her eyes open, freckled cheeks glistening with tears in the firelight. Looking over at Death, she saw amber teardrops leaking out of their empty eye sockets, one by one. The tears dribbled down the bones, sliding away into the darkness of their cloak. “Life was heartbroken.” They whispered, “I could feel them crying.” and though the skull was grinning, the seer knew Death was in more pain than she. That was Death’s curse. To love the being Life but be doomed to be apart, forever. Death had met her kin--had known them. They not only feel the pain of a lover but the absence of an equal. Fate was a cruel mistress, but everything she did was to maintain the balance of the world. "
Love & Other Pyrrhic Victories
Aurora Rain Llydell has been writing since she was 14 years old. She's always been able to delve deep into fantasy worlds to untangle their mysteries with an unquenchable thirst. She has a passion for stories in every form, especially fantasy. She self published a book of poetry in 2017. Aurora has a bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Iowa. She married her partner of 7 years in June of 2022, and currently lives in Christiansburg VA with their toothless dog and grumpy cat.
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