Fear, having subdued Rationality, slipped past security. Uninvited, it crashed every life party oblivious to the admonitions of the STAND CLEAR!, DO NOT ENTER! HAZARD! signs.
A flash of gleaming white, daggers at the ready, it’s pointy, razor sharp teeth glisten with drool. Fear spots me, then smiles wide in anticipation of a feeding frenzy as the scent of familiarity draws it nearer.
I feel the first clawing, clutch at my stomach as it begins twisting in knots as tight as the braiding on a rug; I force myself to breath deeply….again….again…and again.
Tonight, I smile back, as I feel my own teeth having gotten sharper, and throw out my arms for the embrace.
That is a first among first lines. Edge Six with a happy ending.
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Thanks, D. Avery! Yes 🙂
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Fear is a monster, and like most monsters, it’s a coward. Excellent six.
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No doubt about it. Thanks, Mimi.
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Wow! Great six.
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Thanks, Paul!
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Now, this is a sharp six.
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🙂 Thank you Lisa.
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Very powerful…..had to read a few times. Wow!
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Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Phenomenal six! And the stomach knots being likened to a braided rug was a perfect visual!
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Thanks, Violet!
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Oh, yikes! Good description of the character overcoming fear.
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It was a close call! LOL
Thank you, Kristi.
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cool
(Good Six)
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TY
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Fear subduing rationality is a common event in today’s world. Glad she was able to embrace a little bit of deep breathing.
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It certainly seems to be on the rise. She has been practicing 🙂
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Great turn out this week! I like that we are catching on again.
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I know! It’s great! I’m hoping we can start filling the link page completely 🙂
I love the concept of the 6 and reading such an amazing variety of stories every week.
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I understand now. I do.
*bhg*
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🤗
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