How To Bring A Blush To The Snow (#192 "blush")
Title: How To Bring A Blush To The Snow
Based on: (original)
Challenge: #192 "blush"
Type: General / horror; 100 words
Warnings: Character death.
Notes: Inspired by some winter insomnia and an odd song title.
"How To Bring A Blush To The Snow" by Cocteau Twins.
An immaculate woman slowly approaches me through icy mists. Her feet leave no prints in the lustrous snow. She holds out her arms as she draws closer.
She doesn't speak aloud, but I can clearly hear her bemusement. Why aren't you afraid? she asks. Few men can flee from my presence, but all fear my touch.
I could not fear one as beautiful as you, I silently reply. I gently hold her to me, and I embrace my death.
And as my own skin slowly turns to ice, a faint blush comes to the alabaster face of the snow maiden.