Historical Fiction
The Shōnin and the Shadow Dance
A Tale of Honor, Silence, and the Secrets of the Muromachi Moon
In the gentle light of the Muromachi moon, the quiet of the night was shattered by the soft rustling of silk and the soft padding of sandals on the temple grounds. It was a night like any other in the tranquil retreat of the Shōnin, a place where the strict adherents of Zen Buddhism sought to purify their minds and achieve enlightenment.Seishi, a novice monk, stood atop the temple's wooden stage, his eyes closed in contemplation. His body was a picture of serenity, his face a mask of calm.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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392 Words