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MidReal Story
Brushstrokes of Ambition
Scenario:A small village girl attaining her dream by herself
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Lyra Vance
competitive artist from a wealthy family, rivals with Elara but friends with Jaxon, elegant with sharp blue eyes
Jaxon Reed
supportive friend and local blacksmith, friends with Elara and Lyra, tall with rugged features and a kind smile
Elara Thorne
aspiring artist, friends with Jaxon and rivals with Lyra, petite with curly brown hair, determined and creative
I’m running late for my weekly meet-up with Jaxon, but I have to finish this painting.
I’ve been working on it for over a week and today is the last day I’ll see him before I leave for the Academy.
My brush dances across the canvas, adding the final strokes of a setting sun as it reflects off the calm waters of Blackwood Lake.
Jax will love it; he’s always talking about how much he misses the lake since he had to move to the other side of Willow Creek for his apprenticeship with the blacksmith.
A knock resonates on the door.
"Come in?"
I say, not looking up.
My mother enters with a wide smile and soft eyes.
It warms my heart that she’s happy, even if she doesn’t approve of my passion for art.
"I’ve made your favorite, Elara. Chocolate cake."
I give her my undivided attention for the first time since she entered and gasp in awe.
The cake is decorated beautifully with icing flowers and vines that resemble the ones I draw in my sketchbook daily.
"You’re so talented, dear. Too bad it’s wasted on art."
She sighs and sets the cake on the table.
My smile falters, but only for a second before I school my features.
