Page 16 of Breathing Her Fire


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Red and orange ignite and bloom at the tip of the match. This little flame holds so much power, and wielding it is addictive.

People underestimate the damage this little flower can do. They think they have control over everything, but with one little flick, their world can burn to the ground. I am the flame, and the decision to ignite their world is mine alone. I’ve made the choice before, and I will do it again.

The spark dances down the tinder, licking and sizzling my fingers. I could drop it and watch the bud grow and flourish or allow it to fizzle out. I have power over the flame, and yet it holds power over me. We are one together, the choice is ours and no one else's.

My fingers flick the match into the air, letting it make the decision. Will it stay bloomed and ignite or die out before reaching the target?

I track the flame, watching it arc into the darkened sky until it dims and vanishes into the night.

The building will stand for another day, thanks to the flame, but it won’t always choose the same path.

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