New Challenge: Allusive
Literature and art constantly refer back to each other using allusions, and this month's prompts are inspired by allusions to literature, myth, art, and history.
For the Toad in the Hole - "There was panic in the parlour and howling in the hall" - They saw tiny rose cyclamens between their toes, growing / Where the slow toads sat brooding on the past. - Toad photo from Cornwall prompt set.
Celebrimbor had just put his dinner to bake when he heard the commotion. His front door slammed behind someone in a great hurry – but before it did, he heard cries of dismay and fear outside.
“Tarindë? What is going on out there?”
“My lord, we are betrayed. Another ring has been made – one intended to dominate them all.”
“WHAT?”
“Annatar,” she said grimly. “He worked so closely with you on the nine. I suspect he learned as much as he taught.”
It could not be.
A few seconds with the Ring of Adamant proved it was.
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