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THE WINDOW – #flashfictionmagic

June 7, 2021 by Sheri

Makam & Jennette Part 6 (The End)

“Why do they call this the window?” I tilted my head back until the sunlight caught the teal flecks scattered within the glass dome a few feet above us. The sun didn’t seem like a burning sphere, cooled as it was by the feet thick dome.
Makam planted a hand against the smooth surface. “It’s the only place they can see out.”
I shuddered, glancing back toward the dark, unending tunnel we’d emerged from. “Why would anyone choose to live here?”
He faced me, arms crossed tight. “You haven’t asked how I found you.”
A brisk retort slipped away when I met his black gaze. His eyes were smoke and deepest night. I could stumble in them forever. “I didn’t want to know,” I whispered.
His hands cupped my face and my duplicitous legs carried me forward between his elbows. It was easier to breathe there against his chest, after long hours hoping he would come. Wondering why he would. Feeling the ache inside and wondering just how much of my soul was gone now.
“I once fueled a world book too.” His whisper grated like smoke in the throat. “Our souls are missing the same sort of pieces.”
I tilted back to look at him, and his fingers caught in my hair. “But why do I feel…” The ache was gone, this close to him. Why did I feel more whole now, if we were both torn ragged?
He kissed me softly, and I felt like a cup brimming over. Without a word, he showed me what two broken souls can do.

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Hi, I'm Sheri Yutzy. I love forests under the night sky, trying new foods, and drinking Irish tea.
I'm married to a musician who looks good in black, mama to two toddlers who love to eat, and happy resident of a Cape Cod cottage in Ohio.
I write YA fantasy and am acquisitions editor at sparkflashfiction.com.
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I know, it looks like I’ve only read fantasy thi I know, it looks like I’ve only read fantasy this year. This is not true, but they do make such lovely pictures. 🤩 Fantasy, especially YA fantasy, is the genre of my heart, and since my bookshelf space is limited, I tend to buy more of them. Did I mention they’re pretty?😅

⛸️Wishtress, by @nadinebrandes 

🌊A River Enchanted, by @beccajross

🏇The Scorpio Races, by @maggie_stiefvater

🌲The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, by N.K. Jemisin

🐉League of Dragons, by @naominovik

Have you read any of these?

Can you name five books you’ve loved this year?
🌿☀️🌿 My best tip for finding magic every 🌿☀️🌿
My best tip for finding magic everywhere?
Go out and catch a few children.
Release them in your backyard.
Let them rummage in your cupboards and tiptoe into your bedroom with their treasures.
In the morning you’ll smell daffodils everywhere.
🌿☀️🌿

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What is a day for? I found myself pondering this q What is a day for?
I found myself pondering this question as I meditated on Scripture this morning. I love to achieve things, and sometimes I get lost in the maze of caring for little ones while wanting to get something—anything—done. I’m living a dream life, saving money every day (by not using daycare😅). Half the time it feels too good to be true, the other half it is just too real and never seems to end.
But this morning I was seeking silence before God and it occurred to me that what I was doing was the point of my days. I am here to love Him and be loved, and show my children how to love Him and be loved. And I can do that to better effect because of the many tiny tasks they need me to do for them. They’ll see His love in how I prepare their food, teach songs, finally make the Playdough they’ve been begging for.
It’s the task of my life, and when these children are moved away, it will remain my task.
How lovely is that?
What are ways you let God show you He loves you?
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My chubby cheeked sunshine. ☀️♥️☀️ My chubby cheeked sunshine. ☀️♥️☀️
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