The lion and the unicorn

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“…but I’m supposed to eat you. Part of the job description.” The lion roared his frustration. The pale object of his attentions polished her horn delicately, the sound of crystal on granite worse than chalk on a blackboard. The unicorn’s flanks quivered with amusement.

“You can try… but I don’t fancy your chances much.”

“But I’m King of the Beasts!” One huge paw struck the ground.

“Exactly. Strength of body against purity of soul…”

“It’s unnatural…”

“No… it is perfect.” The fragile creature lowered the crystal horn. “Beauty goes straight to the heart of you… and I never miss.”

lion and unicorn sculptures

Image: Pixabay

For Charli Mills’ 99 word flash fiction challenge

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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40 Responses to The lion and the unicorn

  2. Mary Smith says:
    February 24, 2018 at 12:36

    Wonderful story, Sue.

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  4. D. Wallace Peach says:
    February 24, 2018 at 18:11

    Wonderful, Sue. What a contrast and definition of power 🙂

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  6. Jennie says:
    February 24, 2018 at 22:53

    Oh, I love this!!

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  8. noelleg44 says:
    February 25, 2018 at 16:48

    Delightful, Sue – and thanks, Charli!

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  9. Michael says:
    February 25, 2018 at 21:45

    I rather like that 🙂

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  10. Widdershins says:
    February 26, 2018 at 01:49

    A rather pointed lesson for the lion. 🙂

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  11. freiedenkerin says:
    February 26, 2018 at 20:13

    How wonderful, dear Sue! 🙂

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  12. fetinatwinkle says:
    February 27, 2018 at 03:28

    This was lovely… beautiful comparison 😉👍

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  13. Charli Mills says:
    March 1, 2018 at 03:00

    Brilliant opposition, Sue! Great detail about the crystal horn, too which makes the prospect of a piercing even more dramatic.

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  15. robbiesinspiration says:
    March 3, 2018 at 11:52

    An incredible piece as always, Sue.

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  16. Chelsea Owens says:
    March 5, 2018 at 07:09

    That lion will get what’s coming to him. 🙂

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