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A SWIFT CURRENT – #flashfictionmagic

March 3, 2021 by Sheri

“You don’t believe all those stories about me, do you?”
Autumn swept her hand across the ground before she sat, sending acorns scattering. Something still jabbed when she settled in gingerly, facing the fire. “The ones about your dying of disease, or the ones where you murder all your lovers?”
His laugh sounded like liquid gold. You’d think she had asked about his charity toward crippled children.
The creek’s burble had turned sharper in the darkness, and its swift current tossed shards of moonlight like knives.
“Can you swim?”
She started as he sat next to her, his hands braced around his knees. She narrowed her eyes. “Planning to drown me?”
Shock flashed across his face, half hidden by a quick smile. “You’re far too pretty to drown. Has anyone ever told you your eyes are like stars at night?”
She edged away, ignoring a flutter in her belly. “A girl like me must endure compliments.” She smiled despite her nerves. “So my Grandmere taught me.”
He nodded sagely. “It is the burden of pretty people like us.”
She scowled. “I would wager you don’t have anyone eyeing your bosom while they compliment your eyes.”
“You’d be surprised.” His grin dropped, and he kept his gaze on hers. “I meant what I said.”
He looked so sincere she had to smile. “I’m too pretty to drown?”
“Before, at the palace. Whatever people say I’ve done, I’m not planning to hurt you, Autumn.”
She wished he would wipe that concerned furrow off his forehead. “You couldn’t drown me anyway.”
He snorted. “Why not?”
“Not only am I an excellent swimmer, I’m not your lover, and none of the stories mention you drowning girls you’re simply running away with.”
His grin fought free. “But what if—“
“I’m not your lover, Lux, and I never will be.”

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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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