The King's Ashes
What makes a great leader? Heroes die, but Legend is forever5 total reviews
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
So true. The enslaved nor the master wins under their conditions. This is a difficult format by which to express the significant message that you have expressed well. It us a powerful piece and that's because it's both relatable and thought provoking. You also use an intriguing image that supports this.
Best wishes,
Alex
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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So true. The enslaved nor the master wins under their conditions. This is a difficult format by which to express the significant message that you have expressed well. It us a powerful piece and that's because it's both relatable and thought provoking. You also use an intriguing image that supports this.
Best wishes,
Alex
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Thanks so much! <3
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You're welcome!
Comment from Jessica Borras
You've given us an entire story in so very few words, I'm super impressed. The only thing I was left wondering is, why is the genie shackled in the end? Is it because Emrik had wished him to be free, or because Emrik's wishes no longer count as having been used?
Either way, I loved it. "No wish stops the march of time." It confused me, at first, but once I read a little more, that one line had so much meaning.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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You've given us an entire story in so very few words, I'm super impressed. The only thing I was left wondering is, why is the genie shackled in the end? Is it because Emrik had wished him to be free, or because Emrik's wishes no longer count as having been used?
Either way, I loved it. "No wish stops the march of time." It confused me, at first, but once I read a little more, that one line had so much meaning.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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I wanted to work it in! But I couldn't, so I just called it his "price."
In my head, it was that after his final wish, the genie, who was evil, would be free. And Emrik would see all the things he made destroyed by such a powerful creature let free.
Comment from royowen
Yep, it's decidedly a difficult area, the short form Japanese haiku is similar, one has to create a surprise ending in just a few words, but all forms carry an element of bright conclusion. Well done, good job, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Yep, it's decidedly a difficult area, the short form Japanese haiku is similar, one has to create a surprise ending in just a few words, but all forms carry an element of bright conclusion. Well done, good job, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Thank you Roy! Your reviews are always very appreciated <3
Comment from Iza Deleanu
This is such an expected take on the classical story, and sometimes you need to start from scratch:'"I wish to undo my wishes."
' Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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This is such an expected take on the classical story, and sometimes you need to start from scratch:'"I wish to undo my wishes."
' Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Thanks so much!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Great story with but those limited words! ;) Time is a prison for all ... whether binding or open air... our choice. Thanx so much for sharing and best of luck in the contest! ;)
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Great story with but those limited words! ;) Time is a prison for all ... whether binding or open air... our choice. Thanx so much for sharing and best of luck in the contest! ;)
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Thanks so much! 💖
