Brigit's Flame Entry- Week 3 June

[keppiehed]

Title: The Artillery of Words
Author: Keppiehed
Word Count: 883
Rating: R
Warnings: triggers for sexual abuse of a minor
Prompt: “dewdrop, amulet”
A/N: Written for week #3 at brigits_flame. The title is from a line in a 1692 poem by Jonathan Swift called Ode to Dr. William Sancroft. Big hugs to my friend and most reliable firstreader, Grander_fanfics. I know I hear the truth from you

Comments

[keppiehed]

*laughs* I thought of you when I wrote that summary! I still think it would have been better had I taken your advice and softened it up. Maybe I'll tool around with it over the week.

Thanks for your insight and support. I always feel better knowing you've got my back!

[keppiehed]

Thanks Edge! You know, I wasn't sure if it was too pretentious. I always worry about that.

And at the Flame, there's always a bigger bunny to be had. I won't dare count those chickens! You could well be the winner yourself!

[greghaught]

"Rose is so kind, and I can always count on that to get me through."

This was very unsettling for me. an unnamed little seven year old with a powerful defense mechanism. you did both dark and light well.

[keppiehed]

I must admit that I was curious what you thought of this one. I didn't know if you had read it, or if you would comment. I know it is a distasteful subject matter, so I am glad that the warning didn't scare you off. I don't know how I got this story from "dewdrop, amulet"! Sometimes the muse works in funny ways, hm? I am pleased that you think I was able to write it well, even if it wasn't an easy subject. Thank you for commenting.

[alienemerald]

This reminds me of the book 'The Weight of Silence,' which wasn't one of the best books I've ever read, but it had a story similar to yours and was well-told (like yours!). I enjoyed this! Great job and good luck this week.

[keppiehed]

I have never heard of that book. I am glad to be favorably compared to skillful authors, though, and I take that as a compliment. Thanks so much for being willing to tackle a thorny subject, and for taking the time to read through it!

[darlinleo]

This was incredibly brutal. Well done, Keppie.

[keppiehed]

Thanks so much. I have no idea where I got the idea for this story when faced with those prompt words. I swear, one minute I was totally panicked, the next my muse was off and running. I hope it isn't all pretentious of me. I thank you for stopping by and checking it out!