A Story In
100 Words
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The Story Of An Artist
Troubled childhood, searching for escape. Persecuted for a vision of the world the world found uncomfortable.
One person called him a genius. Everyone called him a genius. His genius defined the zeitgeist of the moment. His genius transcended the moment and stood the test of time.
His paintings sold for millions. His paintings captured the hearts of millions. His paintings were copied by millions.
His influence was everywhere. His reputation cast a shadow over all the artists who followed. His fame is eternal.
Every person who knew him knew him to be an asshole. He was especially cruel to women.
Disenchantment
The mist glistened with false promises. The canopy dripped the tears of myriad misled bards of all races who had put effort into the creation of tales only to be demeaned by the praising of the Mediocre tribe by the forest’s Editelves.
The tribe, though mere mortals, had somehow produced a damsel of beauty which had entranced even the sorcerers and had been avidly welcomed into the hierarchy as a mate where she wielded unprecedented influence.
The trolls, in particular, grumbled angrily as the incantation of rejection echoed through the avenues, causing even lianas to cringe. “We have decided not…”
From Guest Contributor Perry McDaid
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