Thank you to Jomz for playing along and adding another story based on the January prompt. Enjoy.
This prompt is in participation of Myths of the Mirror’s writing prompt.
There used to be more of us… The frigid temperature of the North was unforgiving. More than half of our party succumbed to the cold. They fell asleep and never woke up.
There was only nineteen of us now.
We were on a quest to appease the god of the northern hemisphere, Boreas. A heartless god of ice and snow.
His temple could be found at the peak of Mount Frost – a long dead volcano that is frozen all year round.
The priests say that the task was simple enough – take the chest of offerings up into the temple, read the words, offer prayers… that’s it.
The pay was good, so a lot of us adventurers took on the quest.
We have not thought about why so many of us were needed. We have not…
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Wow, great story! What a variety of approaches to this photo prompt! I think these prompts are going to be great this year, Diana!
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Thanks, Julie. It’s a lot busier and a lot more work, but really fun. I’ve got to post two a day to keep up. 😀
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Heading over to read the rest!
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Thanks, Jan. I had a great response to the prompt and many stories/poems to share. I appreciate the visit!
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This story is heading in an amazing direction! I have my doubts about their escape.
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Me too, Balroop. It certainly is full of action! Thanks for the visit!
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Very inspiring picture.
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Thank you. I thought it was a good one for January, and its generated lots of stories. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Thank you very much for the Reblog. Your readers are most kind. I’m glad to know that they liked the story I was able to make thanks to your prompt.
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Thanks Jomz, and my pleasure. Please feel free to chat with everyone who commented on your story. And I’m honored that your took the time to write. I hope you participate in the months to come. 😀
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I’m looking forward to more prompts. Thanks again.
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I enjoyed reading the story by Jomz. You’re getting a great response to your prompt, Diana!
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I have about a dozen more to go, Mary, so far. I’ve enjoyed reading them and it’s fun to share. A bit busier around here than usual! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Thank you. I’m glad to hear that you liked my story.
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I really like how much you used the photo to inspire your poem!
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Thanks for stopping by to read Balroop’s poem. The image has inspired some wonderful imaginations. Happy Writing!
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Excellent!
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Thanks for reading, Holly. 😀
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It was a pleasure! 😊🌷
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This photograph is definitely resulting in some wonderful stories, Diana.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Robbie. They’re definitely a little dark and gloomy, so I promise to go in an entirely different direction in February! All fun.
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I am enjoying dark and gloomy [smile]
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