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I Used to Rule the World
100 Lyrics into Stories — No91
Alina stood at the edge of the Galaxy Cauldron, staring down at it while the gem on her forehead glowed softly. She raised her hand over the sparkling waters of the Cauldron and closed her eyes, her heart beating in time with the way the Cauldron pulsed.
Then the Cauldron began to boil, and her eyes flashed open.
“No,” she said, panic streaming into her voice. But she knew she could not stop the ebb and flow.
On the surface of the water was a man’s face, staring, and she felt as if she had been doused in icy water.
This is my third take on the 100 Story Challenge! Lyrics define these stories, and this piece‘s title was inspired by “Viva la Vida” from Coldplay.
For the other stories in this iteration, check out the link below:
If you missed out on rounds one and two, I’ve linked both my original 100 Story Challenge list as well as my 100 Faces in 100 Stories list below for your perusal if you’re curious.
