Welcome to the TREE OF LIFE: Branching Out collaborative writing challenge, where creative minds meet epic movie music. To read the collective story in its entirety as it unfolds and for more details on this groundbreaking collaboration with Audiomachine click HERE.
Today’s featured guest writer is the dark and whimsical temptress, Mina Lobo. Discover the sensuous side of imagination at Some Dark Romantic.
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Inspiring Soundtrack: Audiomachine – An Unfinished Life – Tree of Life
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And after this moment? Zoe thought. The core of me remains, so I believe I must go on, but where? To what purpose?
Zoe sensed that her new form would not last. She flew in rapid circles, uncertainty and fear roiling within. An urgent need for action gripped her. Right or wrong, her spirit compelled her to go.
She swooped and brushed a wing against Adam’s cheek. When his hand reached for her, Zoe soared away into the darkening skies.
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Adam watched the eagle until it was barely a speck. He’d known Zoe must leave, so why this overwhelming sadness? Why did his soul groan in protest? For Zoe, he had all the answers, but for himself? None.
“You’re still here?” asked the wizened woman. At his bewildered look, she said, “An Adam needs his Eve, you know.”
At that, Adam sprinted and leapt into the air. His change instantaneous, a second eagle bolted after the first.
The horse whinnied a question.
“Yes, you can go too.” The elder swept her gnarled hand, transforming him into a silvery-grey dove. He hovered, gave an experimental swirl, then followed his master to parts yet unknown.
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© 2013 Mina Lobo
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WriterlySam 
Lovely, as love and adventure blossoms! I can’t wait for the next installment! Beautifully done, Mina!
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This entry sure has taken flight. Great job Mina! I can’t wait to see what happens next also. (:
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Oh, totally cool! Way to get them back together! LOOOOVE it!
Tina @ Life is Good
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This was so delightfully unexpected, whimsical and brilliant, all rolled into one, Mina! “An Unfinished Life”, indeed–can’t wait to see where the the next stage will take them!
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This story has been given wings to soar and fly, beautifully done by you Mina!
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Mina, I love the way in which you continued from the “moment”… and then had them fly off together…
Brilliant! 🙂
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It is beautiful the way this story continues on. Each author adding their own touch, their own flavor but all with one goal in mind. I love this excerpt!
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Enjoyed reading this! Thank you!!
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Excellent use of characters and the previous plot twists from other authors. Moves the story along into a new direction which is fantastic. kudos.
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Thanks, all, for your kind words. It’s such a pleasure being a part of this collaborative effort, which is, perhaps, the oldest and noblest art of all: storytelling. Rock on, y’all! ❤
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So well done, Mina! I loved it 🙂
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I agree with well done. Where will Gwen take them tomorrow? Loved the transformation and bringing Adam and the horse back into the story.
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Love the way you did that! The story takes to the air…
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Yay, love that they’re all together! I liked the wing across his cheek.
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Hi Mina,
And with your words that immerse, makes the soul dance and fly. the story soars on and on….freedom can be found in your words. Superbly done, dear Mina.
Gary
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This collaboration is such a fun and creative idea! I loved your segment, Mina! Beautiful and evocative writing!
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A dove! Beautiful!
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by far one of my favs. the wing tip bit was flipping gorgeous. i had a moment of Lady Hawke deja vu but in a good way. love, love, love!
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I have beautiful visions of this scene in my head 🙂 I can imagine it on film! Well done Mina!
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Thanks so very much, y’all. ❤
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Beautiful! I love how they were changed to eagles. I could feel the strong emotions flowing through this piece. Terrific writing!
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Ah, the missing element: romance. Absolutely lovely!
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I’m in awe at how organically this story has grown, given 26 different collaborators with varying styles and points of view. The segments meld so well with one another. It’s a pleasure to be in this company of creators.
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This is a wonderful idea. I agree with Beverly that the scene hit the exact right romantic note. 😀
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What a cliff-hanger. Exciting writing, Mina. This book is going to be a work of art. Clearly, it already is.
xoRobyn
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