William Derby

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“The Virgin and the Scales” by William Derby

Submitted to Contest #245

“Come closer, children. Draw near so you can hear my words. Tell me, who knows the constellation above us? It should be clear, its stars are bright tonight.” The Astrion elder lifted his navy-robed hand and lifted the sleeve to the heavens. One of the Astrion children timidly lifted his hand. The Elder nodded and the child said, “It is Sincen, the Scales.” “Good, child,” The Elder’s eyes crackled with electricity. “Children, why does Sincen glow tonight?” “Because he is balanced,” the children chorused, their own eyes shining wit...

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