My muse is missing and I haven’t been inspired to write much lately. Hopefully, my liege finds Muse Brad and this scary tale can be revived.
Happy Haunting and Hunting!
Howling of the Chimera
Halloween seems like the perfect time to start this desert adventure. Beware the lost souls on this dark holiday aka All Hallows Eve. Here is a brighter take on Halloween called Hallowed or Harrowing reminding us that choice is the magic key to life. Or my last year’s ode to Halloween called Haunted or Hallowed.
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It was a dark and mysterious night. The sun had long since set over the barren desert. The full moon was just rising over the distant mountains, giving the night an eerie feeling, compounded by a strange quiet. Not even the night creatures were stirring. Meanwhile, the desert chimera stalked its prey, moving quietly across the desert sands. In fact, none could see or hear the movement such was his stealth as the chimera moved unheard and unseen like a shadow across the dark landscape.
Chimera Soulfire was in search of the…
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It happens. I hope it comes back soon.
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Thanks, I hope so!
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It has to. I haven’t written anything new in ages, so I’m reading till IT comes knocking.
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Good plan. Our muses must return some day!
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Sometimes it’s all it takes. You read others and find inspiration between the lines. It could be a single word, a phrase, a picture to get your juices flowing.
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A cool re-blog, Brad. Maybe your muse ran off with my mojo… (I’ve always said I don’t seem to have a “muse” like other writers talk about. So I have my mojo — or at least I had it.) I hope those two are having a grand time and come back soon to tell us about it. Happy Halloween hugs!
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Thanks Teagan. I love the potential of this short story but have never felt inspired to continue. My creative juices have all but disappeared. I hope Mojo and Muse are off having fun and deem to return some day! 😜
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I love this story Brad and it’s so cool it’s set in the desert from which I just returned. Happy Halloween and everything in between hehe!!! (the veils that is). love and warm hugs
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Thank you Tania. I hope my muse returns from the desert alive and refreshed. Meanwhile it’s Captain Fun!
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I hope so too, but I’ll take Captain Fun any day too! Weeeeeee!
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My muse is missing as well lately. But I suppose all is as it’s meant to be for now. Happy Halloween my friend! Stay safe and well. Lots of love to you!
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Thanks Julie. Good attitude. All in its time.
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Maybe your muse is taking shelter to regather strength. It will be back with a vengeance. Happy Halloween, Brad!
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I like your vision Julie! Beware. 👻
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Your muse is getting ready for a whole new way of being:) X
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Wonderful perspective. Thanks Janet! 🙏
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A nice story on Halloween and your muse will surely return again, Brad. Keep it going.
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Thank you Kamal. I’m sure he will eventually!
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You are always welcome dear Brad 👍👍👍👍
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Hi Brad, what an awesome, awesome, awesome Halloween-story! I loved it! Evil faeries, soul-swallowers, and a loyal liege… you really captivated me with your fantastic and spooky tale! Thanks for this Halloween treat my friend, and may your muse find her way back to you in divine timing:) Hugs
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Thanks Maria. I’m delighted you enjoyed the story. Meanwhile, I’ll limp by as a muse in waiting! 😜
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Lol limp away, mi amigo 😜
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LOL
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Wonderful Halloween story, Brad! 🎃 No doubt the muse will find you again.
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Thank you Katy. I’m sure he’ll return eventually!
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I hope you had a wonderful Halloween Brad… Loved your Story… And that picture just stunning.. I think at times we all feel Mused out…. But hopefully our own scary story will soon end… ❤ ❤
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Thanks Sue. It was a work day, then home alone. So just a regular day!
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It came and went here unnoticed this year Brad… Hugs on the Wind..
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Same here.
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Lol. I remember this. What a riot, Brad. Well, I think it’s time to stir up the muses and invite a little creativity into our blog posts. I hear my muse clomping up the stairs with an idea.
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Yes Diana. The missing muse posts were a blast. Hopefully, our muses and creativity will return! Or mine, yours seems to be fully functioning. 😃
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I’m thinking of starting a bit of a meet the muse challenge next week. It’s time for Chimera Soulfire to make a visit.
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Sounds fun. I hope he shows up. I start a new job this week and may not have much time for writing.
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I hope the new job is one you wanted, Brad, and that you’ll have plenty of stability as this virus looks like its going to bad this winter. Stay safe, my friend.
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I’ll definitely visit this blog again, thank you 🙂
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Thanks for visiting and following my blog. I appreciate your enthusiasm for travel and design. Not sure who is visiting; Danielle or Brooke? 😃
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