The Winter King's Lament

[<] [>]  by C. Scott Davis [@]

6 February 2009

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Drabble Challenge #30

Prompt: shadow

The Winter King scowled darkly, as he stared down at the small, seemingly inoffensive rodent below.

How dare this creature claim dominion over the Winter King! It was not for the likes of such a pathetic little being to decide when winter would end. That should be the exclusive purview of the Winter King!

And yet, here he was, waiting anxiously, watching as it cautiously sniffed the air, preparing to leave its den and decide the fate of the mighty Winter King.

Years of shared belief had invested the lowly animal with this tremendous power.

Helplessly, the Winter King waited.

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