Counting those who fall…

100 word story - the fairies are beautiful at this time of year…

“I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?”
― John Lennon

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A mighty oak hid Jake as he watched the fairies swirling and dancing into the night, spellbound, unable too move.

He’d listened to every story told about these woodland fairies and their magic since he was a child but never believed a word… 

‘Never let them catch you watching they said -  thats how they cast their spell!’

He shifted position, only very slightly but fairy turned their eyes on him. 

His last thought was, ‘The stories…. What will I tell my wife?’ as his legs gave way under him and his soul left his body.

The mighty oak, whisper’s 746….

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Autumn light, trees turning, shooting stars and glistening wings caught in late sunlight, who needs fairy magic anyway?

Inspiration for 100 words from Erica Drayton’s prompt and nature.

Watch out for those fairies though…🧚🏽‍♂️