Fantasy Fiction
The Whispering Walls of Jingzhou
Silent in Scroll's Hold, Winter's Touch on Stone and Silk, Wang Hui's Legacy
In the mist-shrouded alleys of Jingzhou, where ancient trees twisted towards the sky and stone bridges spanned the winding canals, rumors whispered of a forgotten art. It was said that within the labyrinthine walls of Changlin Temple, a mystic had once inscribed the secrets of the universe onto intricate silk scrolls, only to vanish into the mists, leaving behind a legacy of secrets and silence.Young Xiao Ling had always felt an inexplicable pull towards the temple. As a child, she would sneak away from her family's herbalist shop to gaze longingly at the crumbling spires and cryptic frescoes.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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523 Words