Who Knew(Hauntingly Beautiful Challange)

by Artist_Girl

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The house was set far away from the road, giving it a much secluded feel. The tall oak trees were planted firmly in the ground, the limbs seemed to be hugging the house, as if not wanting anyone else to come near. To anyone elses the peeling paint would have been a disgrace, but to mine it showed the history of the lonely old house. The front porch creeked as I placed each foot before the other. What lay inside gave my heart a tingle, for I could only imagine the damage and hurt that lay before me. My hand rested on the doorknob, willing myself to just push it open.
This was my parent’s house. The house that they had bought together right after their marrige. I knew that tears were rolling down my face, but I just didn’t care. I had no idea that coming here would bring out such emotions. Goodness knows I had only harbored anger at them throughout my life. I ran a hand down the wall of the home my parents had shared. Standing there, I knew there wasn’t anything more beautiful then this old falling down house.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Who Knew(Hauntingly Beautiful Challange)

    Mask By The Moon's Buddy Icon Mask By The Moon

    Posted 2 months ago

    Ah, you took this challenge to town. This truly is “hauntingly beautiful.” I can just see it. Congratulations on a job well done.

  2. Who Knew(Hauntingly Beautiful Challange)

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 2 months ago

    Great job going somewhere different. We all thought about people or at least people-like-things, but you went with a house. Nicely done, very evocative.

  3. Who Knew(Hauntingly Beautiful Challange)

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    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    wow.. I could picture the house in my mind. I saw an elegant Victorian..Amazing..

  4. Who Knew(Hauntingly Beautiful Challange)

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted 2 months ago

    Good idea doing something a little different. The descriptions were good, and the feeling was there. Nice.

  5. Who Knew(Hauntingly Beautiful Challange)

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    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    There is a lot of feeling contained here. Beautiful; thank you for entering!

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