Fantasy Fiction
The Night of the Opened Blossoms
"Rice dumplings and tea, master?" Taro asked, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Hiroshi smiled, setting aside his work. "You've brought gifts, have you not? Very well, let us celebrate the night with a feast."As they dined, the pair discussed the upcoming annual festival, where artisans would showcase their works to the city. Hiroshi revealed his latest creation, the Open Blossom vase, inspired by the ephemeral beauty of the bear-obsessed wind gods, the Kuma-Tsuchi.Unbeknownstweise, a subtle, soft-footed intruder lurked outside, weaving in and out of shadows. A young woman, Kano Akane, bore the subtle yet unmistakable mark of the bear.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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365 Words