The Prophecy

Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 41 words using the four prompt words
shown below. In exactly 41 words, here’s my flash.

warlock – lanyard – rocket – crochet

The warlock clutched his lanyard – the ancient seal of his order – as the rocket of celestial fire tore open the sky. Around his wrist, a crochet of shadow and bone tightened. The prophecy had begun. There was no unraveling it now.

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41 Words

This is “The Prophecy” by Iron Maiden

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