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Dance of the Weaver

Magic can be real...

By KayceePublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Dance of the Weaver
Photo by Yousef Espanioly on Unsplash

Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. The world was asleep, and the only witnesses were the stars and the moon, who silently watched the enchanting display. The clouds twirled and swirled, creating a magnificent spectacle of colors that illuminated the darkness. And then, just as quickly as they had appeared, the clouds vanished, leaving the sky to return to its inky blackness.

But one night, something changed.

As the clouds began their dance, a soft whisper could be heard in the air. It was a voice that spoke in a language that no mortal had ever heard before. And as the voice grew louder, the clouds began to shift and transform, taking on shapes and forms that defied all logic.

The voice belonged to a being known as the Weaver. She was a magical creature, one that had existed since the beginning of time, weaving the threads of fate and destiny into the tapestry of the universe. She had grown tired of her endless work, however, and had decided to take a break from her duties.

And so, every night at midnight, the Weaver would come to dance with the purple clouds, using her magic to create wondrous displays of color and light. The stars and the moon watched in awe, for they had never seen anything like it before.

One night, however, the Weaver decided that she wanted to share her magic with the world. And so, as the clouds danced and twirled, she extended her hand and plucked a single thread from the tapestry of fate.

At first, nothing seemed to happen. But then, slowly but surely, the thread began to unravel, revealing a tiny glimmer of light that grew brighter and brighter with each passing moment. And as the light grew, it began to take on a shape, forming into a beautiful butterfly that fluttered its wings and took flight.

The stars and the moon were amazed, for they had never seen anything like it before. And as the butterfly soared through the air, it left a trail of glittering magic in its wake, spreading the Weaver's enchantment to the far corners of the world.

For weeks, the butterfly flew, carrying the magic of the Weaver to every corner of the earth. And wherever it went, it left behind a trail of wonder and enchantment, filling the hearts of all who witnessed it with a sense of awe and wonder.

But all good things must come to an end. And one night, as the Weaver watched the butterfly dance among the purple clouds, she knew that the time had come for her to return to her duties. And so, with a heavy heart, she plucked the butterfly from the sky, holding it gently in her hands.

For a moment, the butterfly looked sad and forlorn, as though it didn't want to leave. But then, with a sudden burst of light, it transformed into a beautiful woman with wings of pure white.

"Thank you," she said to the Weaver, "for giving me the gift of life. I will never forget this moment."

And with those words, she took flight, soaring through the night sky until she disappeared into the stars.

The Weaver watched her go, feeling a sense of pride and satisfaction. For even though she had returned to her duties, she knew that the magic she had shared with the world would live on forever, carried by the butterfly who had once danced among the purple clouds.

Fantasy

About the Creator

Kaycee

As a stay-at-home mom, I live life to the fullest each and every day. From running errands to taking care of the kids, there is never a dull moment in my house. I strive to find joy and laughter in even the smallest of tasks.

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  • Kelly Robertson3 years ago

    Beautiful imagery! Such a sweet beginning. Great job!

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