Nothingness :: Creative Writing Short Stories

Nothingness The wall appears to be chiseled from unrivalled large block of marble. As if the Gods themselves found a piece of dense marble large enough to cover an atomic number 18a apparently the size of it of Kansas. In fact the Gods themselves did, for this is the wall of Asgaard, realm of the Gods. Seated amidst mountains of mist and natural covering fully half of existence, the city of the Norse dead is surrounded by this towering wall of rough black marble. From the mountains, a st angiotensin-converting enzyme pave path winds devour to the foot of the wall. On the path a sort out of figures are descending its flagstones, working their way to the foot of an immense coin gate, that stands ajar, opening the way for any travelers. The gate is a delicate appearing mesh of shining sliver if closed, even Thor could not force it open. He has tried. It must be that strong, it guards the only path between the land of the biography and the land of the dead. Approximately forty souls are approaching the gate one leads. She is a large woman, with long blonde hair braided down her back. Her white robes flow around her, giving the appearance of reality and solidity, an fishy sight in the spirit world. Turning to those who follow her she focuses her gaze on each in turn, No matter what happens, do not go through the gate. Only the Seekers may go through. You are not vigilant for what will be on the other side. Her followers do not react, those whose eyes are open are more interested in the terrain. The majority of the people appear to be sleeping, their faces are relaxed and their eyes are closed. Of those whose eyes are open, only a few are vigilant and alert. Two are especially noteworthy. One is a tall spring chicken with shoulder length blonde hair, the other is sightly shorter, with long curly dark brown hair. He is wearing a kilt and a short, watching sword at his belt. The blonde lad is standing still, absorbi ng his surround with a passion. He seems to be looking for something.