They collected where they knew they would find similar souls. They were mere shadows of their former selves deciding whether to cross over or spend eternity lost among the living. The gate beckoned.
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Written for the weekend Trifecta Challenge – This weekend we’re asking for 33 of your own words inspired by the above photo. Please remember to credit the photographer if you re-post this photo on your blog. – See more at: http://www.trifectawritingchallenge.com/#sthash.wjrkkdSw.dpuf
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excellent–I want to know more of the story!
Thanks very much….not sure where the idea came from, but it seemed to fit.
Fascinating interpretation of the photo. Loved it!
Thank you!
Love the “gathering-of-lost-souls” vibe. Perfect for the prompt. Very well done!
It was an inspiring collection of shadows….and thank you!
This is a great short for the challenge 😀
Thank you!!
I like this idea of purgatory. Thanks for linking up!
Thanks for the inspiration!! I love your challenges. 🙂
Great entry – leaves with a wanting to know more 🙂
Thank you so much!
I wonder who which ones will answer the beckoning.
interesting thought
I do have some strange ones! 🙂
This is an interesting interpretation. I love the last line about the gate beckoning.
Thanks very much.
There must be some such place.
I enjoyed the immense possibilities that this opened. 🙂
Thank you.
I love your take on this prompt!! Brilliant and unique. Thank you for visiting my blog!
Thank you for reciprocating!
The decision to cross or stay is one only shadows could make.
Nice bit of tension developed in there!
Thank you. 🙂