Wednesday, April 17, 2013

O is for Origami


Her fingers twisted the paper as I sat and watched.  It was the same thing every day; she’d come into the library and sit at the table furthest from the door, and she would make her creatures.

That day was different; she bypassed the usual birds and turtles and made other things instead; darker things.

One by one, the table became filled with dragons and slayers and such.
Her eyes rose to meet mine. Without looking down, she reached for sheet after sheet of colorful paper, folding and pressing them together. When she was done, she covered what she’d made with both of her hands.

Her chair scrapped across the floor as she stood and crossed the room, stopping when she came to my table. She placed the colorful phoenix on the seat next to mine and I knew it for what it was; an introduction and a warning. 

 

51 comments:

  1. Just wonderful writing,

    Yvonne.

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  2. This character fascinates me. I'd love to read a whole novel about her. Cool story!

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    1. I hadn't considered writing more, but I may. Her voice is pretty loud in my head.

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  3. Intriguing stuff. Enjoyed reading it!

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  4. This is excellent! The best yet. I can so see it being expanded into a novel!

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    1. Thank you, and I enjoyed reading your post today, too. It was great getting to know more about you.

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  6. Oh, I want to know more. This is great.

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    1. Thank you. Maybe when I'm done with my endless revisions on Rephaim I"ll work on this one.

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  7. So cool! I loved the last line. Great piece Melanie.

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    1. Thank you. I will have that picture of your husband with that octopus on his face in my mind all day. And he looked happy about it!

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  8. Love your writing! More please!

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    1. Thank you. There is something about this character that makes me want to tell her story.

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  9. Spooky! I have a friend who does origami, but I've never gotten into it myself.

    Thanks for stopping by N is for Northanger Abbey. I am glad you love Austen as well :)

    Cheers from Brandy at brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca

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    1. My pleasure, and thank you for coming here.

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  10. wow... love the mood you created! :)

    thanks so much for visiting my a-z post! so sorry for the late visit...

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    1. Come when you can, as often as you can. You're always welcome.

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  11. Thanks for Ginger Tea suggestion on my post today. I will surely try it! This is a great post Melanie! Love these "super shorts".
    Dani @ Entertaining Interests
    #warriorminion

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    1. Thank you. I've really enjoyed writing them. I may keep on with it after A to Z, not daily, but maybe once a week.

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  12. I want more! You've created a great mood here. Really enjoyed this piece.

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    1. Thank you Dana, and thanks for stopping in.

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  13. Wow, something so innocent and yet threatening.

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    1. I love to do that; take something people aren't afraid of and twist it.

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  14. Alrighty, it took me less time than I thought to finish my last blog post so I am back again to tell you that...

    I nominated you for The Leibster Blog Award, but you have to visit me again to find out all about it! http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/2013/04/i-got-liebster-blog-award.html

    Cheers!

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    1. Thank you, I'm heading back to your site now.

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  15. Very nice. Quite captivating.

    ~MPL
    http://pepperwords.com

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  16. That's a great scene. Full of intrigue and curiosity.

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  17. Really great writing!
    I'm looking forward to reading more of your work!

    Writer In Transit

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  18. OMG, you are seriously inventive and the Queen - I swear, the absolute QUEEN - of intriguing, provocative writing! Your super shorts are super great! Keep going!

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    1. You are seriously making me blush. Thank you so much. I hope you like the rest of them, too.

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  19. Very intriguing to see someone communicating with her origami.

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  20. Very ominous. You're a tease! I have to know more. :)

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  21. I'm a big fan of origami and loved this piece. Very intriguing. You pack such a punch in your short flashes. Excellent!

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  22. Ooh, cool - this definitely makes me want to read more and find out what's going on!

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  23. dang, that's fabulous! I love that last line. It opens many possibilities.

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    1. I guess he wasn't the only one watching, was he?

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  24. Ooo- that was an unexpected place to end up! Definitely piqued my curiosity with this one!

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