Darna And The Starling

Darna has lived her entire life in a crumbling, isolated castle, convinced she'll die the second she sets foot on the massive sea of grass around her. There's only one way to prevent that death, but it'll cost everything she lives for.

1,000 word short story written for a Apex Magazine flash fiction contest. Rejected and now presented for your entertainment here.  Cover created using image from  Daniel Olah on Unsplash