Under Dark Shadows
Once described as the most beautiful woman in the world, her days were now spent watching re-runs of her old movies.
It wasn’t age that had led to a life of seclusion. Age had been kind to her. Heads still turning in the autumn of her years.
But now they turned for a different reason.
The stroke had come out of nowhere, disfiguring her facial features to the extent she recoiled at her reflection in the mirror.
Only under the dark shadows of night was she able to venture out. A star… beneath a starry sky. The moon… her spotlight.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleAnother great story Linda, an unfortunate turn of events for your protagonist
Thanks Carrie, sadly it was.
This story is really thought-provoking. Good job Linda!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks for your comment Daisy, much appreciated.
How sad when your protagonist got a stroke. It was so touching and heartbreaking. Well written, Linda.
Thank you Lotchie, sadly strokes are a fact of life. I appreciate your comment.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYou’re welcome, Linda.
Hi Linda, I remember reading an article once about the ‘Night People’, those persons who are disfigured physically or emotionally, who cannot face people in the day time. I just wonder if it is the ‘Day Time People’ who are really the disfigured ones? Great 100 words.
That’s a very interesting thought Eric. My protagonist has been so used to being fawned over as an A list actress that it kills her inside to witness how people view her now. Your comment has me thinking of all those other ‘night people’ out there, it’s a sobering thought. Thank you once again for your comment which I always appreciate.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleLinda, this is so sad for your protagonist. Your story shows the reader how something like beauty or even wealth can be taken away in an instant. Very often it is the reaction of the “day people” that cause people who look different only to venture out at night. People can be cruel in their thoughtless comments or actions towards others who might be or look different. This is a great story.
You are so right Marianna, life can change in the blink of an eye. Your comment and Eric’s have got me thinking about the lives of ‘day’ and ‘night’ people, there’s definitely a story in there waiting to be written. I’ll add it to my list! Thanks for reading and commenting, you know how much I appreciate it.
You are most welcome, Linda! I love your stories. It would be great if you could expand on this story. Keep us posted!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis is a story that triggers a lot of associations in different directions, Linda. One thought goes to your own story called The Heart is no Different, where the protagonist’s heart is shown to have the same need and ability for love and closeness as her more good looking friends. Here, we see that an attractive exterior is very vulnerable and eventually will disappear, leaving the former star with a sad and… Read more »
My heart goes out to both of my protagonists Christer, their circumstances couldn’t be more different but both suffer the realities of life. Those last two sentences came to me after I’d written the words ‘under the dark shadows’, they virtually wrote themselves! Thank you for your kind words.
Wow! Linda. I love this story. It reminds me of what Sharon Stone had to go through. It’s quite a while since I heard about her. At times I do ask, what had caused hers?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI wasn’t aware that Sharon had a stroke Thompson and she’s a favourite actress of mine. I based my story around Ava Gardner, who also had a stroke, who I read would leave her hotel room at night and spend time talking to the taxi drivers outside the hotel. Thanks for reading and for your lovely comment, I really appreciate it.