A Small Taste of Freedom

by Batak Beatrix

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Georgiana breathed heavily through her nose, her flushed face feeling unnaturally warm as she searched in vain through the crowded ballroom, the masked dancers now garish in their gaudy, bright colors. She fought her way through them, slipping through the vacillating crowd like water. Despite her many so-called faults, even her mother could never deny that she had grace.

The frilled mane of a lion’s mask disappeared behind a pillar and her heart sped up. This caused her to pause for a moment as she examined her feelings. Why was she following this man? Was it an illogically sudden affection? Was it anger at his impertinence? No, she realized. It was something new, something different from the monotonous life of dancing, parties, and false politeness she had been forced to live for the past two and twenty years.

And she was not willing to sacrifice this feeling of freedom. Emboldened, she picked up the hem of her skirt, quickening her pace. Finding the corridor empty, she ran into the night.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. A Small Taste of Freedom

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Batak&THX you both collaberated well together on a fairy tale romance,with mystery& intrigue .Very impressive, loved the series… what happens next..

  2. A Small Taste of Freedom

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Ooh, I liked the vacillating crowd line. Unless someone beats me to it, I will sequel…just not this late at night. Honestly, I should have been in bed hours ago.

  3. A Small Taste of Freedom

    Tiggerstripn2's Buddy Icon Tiggerstripn2

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    She caught sight of him as he
    don’t keep us waiting

  4. A Small Taste of Freedom

    blueyedwonder's Buddy Icon blueyedwonder

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    oh. thats what happened to it ;). good job.

  5. A Small Taste of Freedom

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted about 1 year ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I love that she’s only following him out of boredom.

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