It sparkles as I turn it in my hand, the scarlet jewel coming to life in its bright silver setting. The pendant burns from within, and I find myself unable to pull away. My face falls slack as I draw it closer, studying the glittering facets of the fist-sized stone. I know I shouldn't put it on--I'd heard all of the warnings. Unthinking, I slip the heavy chain over my head, feeling the weight of it settle against my chest.
The world opens up. Everything goes black.
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Bex Jordan
She/They. Writer. Gardener. Cat-Lover. Nerd. Always looking up at the sky or down at the ground.
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Comments (2)
We like it! If you had given an historical clue like Egyptian or Sumerian or Aztec or something regarding the pendant, it might have created more atmosphere. But it is certainly intriguing.💙Anneliese
Nice one❤️‼️