Welcome to this week’s installment of many micro stories, ranging in length from 100 words to 500 words.
With each story we hope to deliver a little whimsy into the lives of our readers.
ASH & DUST
“Two fire beings must not wed,” the Oracle declared. “The galaxy is too fragile, and Alluun needs water, nourishment. You should join kingdoms with the Queen of Garda, or even one of the princesses. Surely one is to your liking?”
But Kimuria would have her way—she married the Queen of Muyaii five days later.
The newlywed queens cared only for their passions. And so, their planets burned as they gravitated closer to one another. No force was stronger than the young, enraptured queens’ eternal bond.
The two fire planets exploded in ash and dust, preparing to reform as one.
Kelly Matsuura is an avid short story writer, with a focus on fantasy, horror, and literary fiction.
She is the Creator of Insignia Stories (Asian fantasy anthologies) and has had stories published with Black Hare Press, Iron Fairie Publishing, Wolfsinger Press, Stringybark Stories, and many more.
Kelly lives in Nagoya, Japan with her geeky husband. She loves traveling, knitting, cooking, and of course, reading.
If you enjoyed this drabble you can find it and more in the Hawthorn & Ash 2023 anthology.
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