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James Mayes's avatar

Sounds like a crown that definitely should not be worn. Dang. How do you do these so fast!?

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The Verdant Butterfly's avatar

Right? Definitely more cursed artifact than fashion accessory. Some crowns are meant to rule, others are not meant to be worn and yet, there's always someone... 🦋

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williamphaynes/elliott's avatar

Enjoyed the bone crown

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The Verdant Butterfly's avatar

Thanks for the note! Always appreciate you reading along, it means a lot. 🦋

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Maryellen Brady 💗📚's avatar

Oh heavy is the crown indeed. Your writing is wonderful. My stomach in knots. Wow.

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Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

Fantastic. That is a cracker of a last line!

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Christine Bode's avatar

Wow, you are gifted! This is incredible! Thank you for sharing your work. 🥰🙏🏻

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The Verdant Butterfly's avatar

Aw, thank you so much, Christine! That really means a lot, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I love getting to share these strange little stories. Thanks for reading and your kind words. 🦋

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Christine Bode's avatar

It’s entirely my pleasure! I am so impressed with your ability to write excellent content based on a prompt! I write poetry from experience and nonfiction, but I love fantasy and I love what I am reading of your work. I will follow your 30 days of fantasy and I’m sure I’ll enjoy every day!

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The Verdant Butterfly's avatar

Thank you! I just wrapped up 30 Days of Fright, which is posted on The Sable Butterfly, where I leaned into more chilling tales using darker word banks, but the heart of my writing stays the same, vivid sensory language, emotion, and a love of metaphor and personification. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the journey, can’t wait to share more with you! 🦋

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Christine Bode's avatar

I will check out your 30 Days of Fright as soon as I can. I have to get to work now, but I thank you for making my morning coffee routine so enjoyable! 🥰🙏🏻

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