The little fishes danced around in the small rock-enclosed pond, imprisoned but happy and oblivious to their entrapment. They hadn’t been here the last time I was here. In fact, the pond had been clear of any life forms then. Now, it had new inhabitants.
They reminded me of myself, trapped by the ambitions of others. Sadly, I wasn’t oblivious to my situation, nor was I happy or contended with it. Unlike the little creatures, I could try to negotiate and find a way out.
“This is the most delightful place to me for good reasons.” I turned at the voice of the High Priestess and found her cautiously walking past the rocky grounds to get to where I stood.
The darkness that surrounded her could be instantly felt when she came close. Not only did the temperature suddenly drop, but I recoiled
