“He’s out there after every thunderstorm.”
“After thunderstorms? The ground is still wet?” Keri was shocked. Kids did not sleep under grape vines.
“I think he likes the smell.” Mercer blanched at Keri’s stare. “We cleared away most of the crap under there and laid out a blanket.”
“But he’s in the vine, Mercer! What does Edward think he’s doing under there?”
“I’m listening.” The little boy in question entered the kitchen, covered in leaves. “To things you will never understand.” The boy’s eyes blazed a faint purple haze. “Things you will never see.”
“You’d best leave.” Said Mercer. ”Now.”
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Hi Atiya,
ReplyDeleteI though of "A Walk in the Clouds" too. You're right this wasn't that. If I'm not mistaken, there something sinister happening with Edward. Yes? No?
I want to know more...this is a good thing.
I"m so glad I wan't the only one that thought of that movie. Yes the boy is not what he seems. I think Keri might have over stepped her welcome with Edward.
DeleteIt's funny that you should reference "A Walk in the Clouds." I was trying to think of that movies earlier this morning when I read someone else's post but couldn't remember the name. Thanks for reminding me!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, there is little that I like more than a sinister child. I enjoyed your piece and wonder what he has been up to...and what the vines seem to be telling him to do.
~Susan (www.susanwenzel.com)
Thanks. If Edward was blonde with creepy blue eyes I think I might even run away screaming. THan you for coming by.
DeleteI liked the bit about the faint purple haze. That was quite a sinister piece.
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Thank you. Well if the grape vines are teaching him things why not purple?
DeleteCaptivating story! I wonder what Edward has gotten himself into, or rather, what has gotten itself into Edward.
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Edward is a boy a young boy. There is no limit to what a young boy can get into. Thank you for stopping by.
Delete"Communing" with the vines seems to be a common theme. I liked the part about "Things you'll never see." Very ominous that.
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That part is very ominous, almost like a death threat. Good thing Mercer is there.
DeleteI think the boy is absorbing some bad vibes from that grapevine. Wait until you see next week's photo, hahaha, it's going to really bring out the sinister. It's another grapevine, but gruesome this time ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warning.
DeleteMaybe there is a spirit living in the vines that wants to boy for some nefarious purpose. Thanks for dropping by.
Weird kid. I think I like him. Will there be more Edward in the future? I'd love to know his story.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you do like him. He's something up your alley a little bit I think. There might be a little bit of Edward maybe in future Fictioneer stories. I like Edward too, I have a few characters that repeat in these stories. He might have made it into that group.
DeleteI wonder what the thunderstorms bring that motivate Edward to be close to the vines then. Is it really just the smell? Or electrical energy? Aliens descending on ziplines from the thunderbolts? So many questions - so well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, too, for your comment on ours.
Ha! Aliens on Zip lines from the thunder bolts! I pictured that and had to chuckle. I don't know what draws Edward to the vines any more than Mercer does. I do give Mercer some credit for at least attempting to make Edwards spot comfortable.
DeleteThe purple haze made me wonder if he really was a boy - well, an earth boy anyway. Maybe he was once but something in the vines has altered that? Great story, I'm completely drawn in.
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The more I think of the time he spends beneath the vines the more I fell like there is something living in them that want to the boy. So many reasons to want a young boy.
DeleteThe description around the purple eyes got me scared. Very good story Atiya.
ReplyDeleteBTW, you work those WordPress sites so well, it was real easy for me to get to you :)
Well I try to leave my link at every blog I hop to. I'm glad you were able to follow me back.
DeleteIf any one's changed color I believe I'd probably head for the hills, or stop in my tracks. It would be one or the other flee or freeze mechanisms. I will admit to that. Thanks for stopping on on my blog