Ez
always knew she was different. This society, its people – it was all so
perfect. Everyone was happy, everyone had a job, everyone lived in a spotlessly
clean home. That was all they’d known, of course, and she was the same, but
somehow she felt different. What lay beneath the surface? Why was no one to
know about what came before the Reformers?
She
did well to keep up an appearance of normality, of course, knowing those who
stood out could attract attention. She liked her friends – they were a good bunch
– but their conversations were vacuous. Nothing good would come of asking
piercing questions of them. Her dad, though, that was different – she sometimes
tried to catch him off guard with questions about his work, but he’d given
nothing away so far. She knew she had to be careful.
If
only there was someone who felt the same way as her. They had to be out there
somewhere, but how would she know?
14 comments:
I understand Ez's pain of being "different ". I wish her a friend who would understand her the way she wants to be understood. Beautiful character sketch.
Best wishes
Moon
https://aslifehappens60.wordpress.com
Most girls would relate to the feeling of being a 'misfit' and angst leading up to teenage. Or is she a teenager already? She's better off directing her questions to her mum rather than her father, who I remember was being rather unsympathetic? in one of your earlier posts.
Nilanjana
http://nilabose.blogspot.com/
A revolutionary in the making, by the sounds of it. Be careful Ez.
Tasha
Tasha's Thinkings - Shapeshifters and Werewolves
Hi Nick - well at least Ez has the presence of mind to be very careful ... interesting story line - I'm fascinated ... cheers Hilary
http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/e-is-for-extinct-animals-and-endangered.html
I wonder which direction she will take in life? Interesting.
Another day in Amble Bay!
I wish I could talk to Ez and know her more.
Looking forward to read all your snippets :-)
Mystery - what is going on with Ez? Why doesn't she fit in? Great snippet :)
Sophie
Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles - Dragon Diaries
I still like her :)
I have a folktale about a brave princess who always asked questions. It saver her life in the end. Questions are good :)
The Multicolored Diary: WTF - Weird Things in Folktales
But I bet she finds someone, eh?
That girl is going to create waves! LOL
Neat to see her side of the questions she wants to ask.
Discarded Darlings - Jean Davis, Speculative Fiction Writer, A to Z: Editing Fiction
Funny how we can all relate to feeling different! Is that just this audience, or in some way, do ALL of us feel disconnected at times?
Interesting and appealing character,
Beth
https://bethlapinsatozblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/fantasy/
Excellent contrast to Fusterbury! I'm sort of glad to be reading these in reverse. ~grin~ Happy writing!
I like her already! Funny, cos the word ez means "squash" (as in press or squish down) in Turkish. Guess that's what the world is trying to do to her...
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