When Darkness Falls

Usually, when darkness falls, the world becomes muted in shades of gray. Colors become duller, shapes less defined. The din of life dies down and the earth is blanketed in blissful silence.

 The opposite seemed to be the case in Strasbourg.

 As night fell the colors of the town became more vivid and vibrant. The blue sky deepened to a rich sapphire, the honey-hued bricks of the buildings glowed in the amber light of street lamps. The red tents crowding the main square no longer distracted from the beauty of the streetscape, but seemed to add to it. Indeed, they now beckoned us to come closer, to join in the festivities and indulge in the libations. The air was tinged with the heady aroma of warm spiced wine, fruit filled crêpes, and roasted chestnuts.

Streets that had been relatively empty suddenly filled with eager revelers, whose laughter made a joyful noise.

Small details that had been overlooked suddenly came into sharp focus. I noticed an old street sign, a black silhouette against the sapphire sky.

My senses were overwhelmed with delight. I sipped the wine, ate a crêpe, listened to the laughter.

For a moment, I became a splash of color on that remarkable palette.

Comments

Stephanie said…
Love it. My only regret: wanting for more :)
Hi Leah Marie! I want to hear more about your own Machine Infernale project... :)
Unknown said…
Loved it so much I bought your book! expect it to be autographed next time I see you...
Hello Catherine!

Redemption is a historical romance about a British secret agent who is tortured by his past. On a mission to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte, he makes a mistake that costs the lives of several innocent people and effectively ends his brilliant career. With his reputation and soul in shambles, he seeks seclusion far from society at his home on the wild moors, and soon finds himself falling in love with a most unlikely woman - one of the victims of his botched mission.

Thanks for your interest!!

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