Post-Anthropocene
When magic is free from us
She dreamed of magic coming back upon her birth. Her sky was the inside of her shell. Her name was in her bones, but she hadn't grown into it yet.
The sky cracked. She pushed through, emerging from her shell to a world of regret. She wanted to go back, but birth ruined the egg.
Odd colours stuck to a heavenless expanse. Abandoned machines protruded from the earth like murderous fossils. Branded banners fluttered by upon a lifeless wind.
She took her first steps anyway .
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Matthew Daniels
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I'm here to explore the natures of stories and the people who tell them.
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Oooo, this was fantastic! Congratulations on your Top Story! I've subscribed!
“…magic coming back upon her birth.” Still pondering that. Very poignant piece. Well written!
beautiful
Great story. Congrats on the TS
Stellar story. Master crafted. Congratulations on the recognition so well deserved. 😎🥇
Gorgeous writing, poignant and intriguing!
Beautiful 💕
Wow. I enjoyed the story...short and sweet
This is sweet and spectacular. I have subscribed. Congrats on the top story
Lovely and very much after my own heart. Congratulations on your top story!
Love this!! Beautiful
Astounding and astonishing! Brilliant and beautiful 🤩 top story indeed ❤️
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Damn, this is good. You have a new subscriber! Well done on Top Story!
Wow. I love this!
This is full of moments of awe. Really great work. And congrats on your Top Story!
Absolutely Wonderful! Magical! Perfect! 💫
Oh I love this!!
How did I miss this? It's exquisite 😁
The birth of a dragon, what can be more magical than that? Your descriptive language in this one is so breath taking and heart palpitating! It was tension filled with a hint of mystery and intrigue! This was a great read Matthew! 10/10 recommend!