Fantasy Fiction
The Whispering Cherry Blossoms
In Edo's Teahouse, Silent Steps in Kimono, Sakura Dreams Linger
In the quiet hours before dawn, the streets of Edo's ancient quarter were shrouded in a misty veil, as if the city itself was slumbering. The only sound was the soft chime of temple bells, beckoning the faithful to prayer. Amidst this tranquility, a lone figure emerged from the shadows, her footsteps as silent as a ghost.Yumi, a young geiko of the esteemed Ogiya teahouse, glided across the cobblestone streets, her kimono's rustling whisper the only sound breaking the stillness. Her delicate feet, adorned with intricately painted toe separators, moved with the confidence of a practiced courtesan.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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524 Words