Rowan

Kelpie

Enchanted Bridle

Blackwater Loch

Bridle of the Blackwater

Night gathers over Blackwater Loch, and something watches from the dark water.

Rowan follows soft hoofbeats that echo like heartbeats across the still shore.

A cold ripple spreads, pulling breath and courage toward the waiting depths.

Whispers at the Loch

The hoofbeats carry closer, scattering moonlight on Blackwater Loch like quicksilver.

A sleek black Kelpie steps onto the shore, eyes bright with patient hunger.

It bows toward Rowan, promising safety in a saddle that shines like wet stone.

The Lure

Moonlight trembles on the water as Rowan remembers the old warnings.

An Enchanted Bridle hangs beneath Rowan's cloak, warm as if alive.

The Kelpie circles, tail dripping, voice smooth as rain on slate.

Water hushes like breath, urging hands to grip what must be seized.

The Warning

With the hush still filling the air, Rowan steps sideways from the lure.

Rowan tosses the Enchanted Bridle, and the Kelpie rears with startled fury.

Leather bites sleek neck, and the eyes change from promise to pleading.

Hoofbeats falter, like drums damped under water, leaving only Rowan's rough breath.

The Turn

In the quiet after those fading drums, Blackwater Loch waits without judgment.

Held by the Enchanted Bridle, the Kelpie lowers its head and watches Rowan.

Rowan loosens the strap and speaks softly, warning others will not be so gentle.

The water lies dark, and the shore keeps the secret until dawn.

Reversal

Bridle of the Blackwater
By Pandi
2025
Whispers at the Loch
Night gathers over Blackwater Loch, and something watches from the dark water.
Rowan follows soft hoofbeats that echo like heartbeats across the still shore.
A cold ripple spreads, pulling breath and courage toward the waiting depths.
The Lure
The hoofbeats carry closer, scattering moonlight on Blackwater Loch like quicksilver.
A sleek black Kelpie steps onto the shore, eyes bright with patient hunger.
It bows toward Rowan, promising safety in a saddle that shines like wet stone.
The Warning
Moonlight trembles on the water as Rowan remembers the old warnings.
An Enchanted Bridle hangs beneath Rowan's cloak, warm as if alive.
The Kelpie circles, tail dripping, voice smooth as rain on slate.
Water hushes like breath, urging hands to grip what must be seized.
The Turn
With the hush still filling the air, Rowan steps sideways from the lure.
Rowan tosses the Enchanted Bridle, and the Kelpie rears with startled fury.
Leather bites sleek neck, and the eyes change from promise to pleading.
Hoofbeats falter, like drums damped under water, leaving only Rowan's rough breath.
Reversal
In the quiet after those fading drums, Blackwater Loch waits without judgment.
Held by the Enchanted Bridle, the Kelpie lowers its head and watches Rowan.
Rowan loosens the strap and speaks softly, warning others will not be so gentle.
The water lies dark, and the shore keeps the secret until dawn.

The Kelpies

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