Sometimes our greatest sources of happiness is also the cages that people have. I have always heard the phrase of building up walls, but from a different perspective are walls not just cages?
As the years passed, she began to paint more and more. This room became her refuge and Elara's cage.
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Thanks for pointing out this typo, it was suppose to read "Aiden would give his life to save her, but what about his life."
Elara felt her chest tighten, thinking what would happen to her and Aiden if she couldn't protect them. Aiden would give her life to save her, but what about his life.
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Those are my views on art, I love it. It truly is the window to the soul of the artist if you create your art through the lee of self expression and being true to who you really are.
"Magic is not just about spells and incantations," Damian explained, "especially yours. The magic of Enchanted Art involves aligning your emotions with what you want to manifest. Remember, art is a window into the soul; by creating your art, you are expressing your soul. That is why art can bring people to tears, or to laughs, or even war."
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Thank you! I don't know about truth but I try.
"Every day," he admitted. "But I've learned that doubt is not an enemy. It's a reminder that we are always learning and always growing. The moment you think you have nothing left to learn is the moment you've truly lost your way." Damian began to rub the back of his hand as he gazed into the distance.
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
It's not necessarily him, just as if you paint a picture of a swan is it that swan or just an image of a swan? In retrospect I can see how that can be confusing. I am sorry for the confusion.
These emotions guided her hand, breathing life into a new canvas. The scene that unfolded was one of enchanting beauty: a moonlit lake with water so clear it seemed to hold the night sky within its depths, Aiden playing the harp with a melody that wove magic into the air, and two swans, symbols of love eternal, dancing upon the water. The painting was a portal to Elara's heart, depicting her deepest feelings and desires.
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Don't worry I am still adding to the book, we have a long way to go in the story. Sorry to be have disappointed you till now.
ch 52 Waves on a River (2/3)
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Thank you! You're feedback and comments always help me want to write more.
ch 42 Chapter 42: The Clearing Within the Woods
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
See this! I just gifted the story: Ice cola
ch 263 Iritellis' Thoughts – Danger
Fantasy · HikaruKiki
What have you liked so far?
ch 35 Chapter 35: Through the Looking Glass
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
You're welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it!
ch 29 Chapter 29: Once Was Shall Be
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
I am glad you understand! :D
"Elara, sometimes when an artist is working on their masterpiece you shouldn't ask them about it. Remember every brush stroke would weave into itself a mystery and a magic in of itself. You never reveal the magic while the paint is still drying. Only by viewing it can you see the true sense of what it can be."
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
I was going for an open-ended statement to allow others to think from his perspective about what more could mean. Do you think that creates a clarity problem?
His song ended as he sat there enjoying the last remnants this night would bring. He turned his head towards the crackling fire and watched the embers dance into the sky together. The smoke intertwined with the leaves, and he never felt more at once.
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Do you think that was too harsh for Aiden to experience?
ch 37 Chapter 37: The Forest of Echoes - Aiden (Part 2)
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
I have a tune in mind for how it sounds. Would you like me to post a link to how I pictured it to sound?
ch 34 Chapter 34: Finding the Path (Part 2)
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
These are some excellent questions! I can't wait to tell you about them as the story continues. I'll give you a hint about the vial! Who was in the scene at the end?
ch 30 Chapter 30: Campfire Stories
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
I can only delete up to 100 words once a chapter is written. I am attempting to rewrite the chapters that I used this shoddy work in. Please bare with me as I am trying to make these changes.
Yet, as she stood there, looking at the fruits of her labor, Elara couldn't shake the feeling of unease.
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Thank you for your feedback. My original intention for that was for readers who would wait days between reading to help jog their memory between chapters. For the next 10 chapters I did continue this practice. However, I can tell you that this practice has stopped. Again, thank you for letting me know and I am sorry for this.
Yet, despite the uncertainties ahead, Elara felt a quiet confidence. Damian's lesson had not just opened her eyes to the potential of her magic; it had opened her heart to the belief that she had the strength to face whatever came her way. The path ahead might be fraught with danger and discovery, but Elara knew she would not walk it alone. Her art, her magic, and the connections she had forged—both seen and unseen—would guide her steps.
Fantasy · Scott_Cheuvront_Jr
Finally!
ch 277 Desire and stimulation
The supporting character's harem is very normal
Fantasy · HikaruKiki