Barmy-Bunny

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Lily who lived with her elderly father in a run down old farmhouse at the edge of a bustling town. Now her father wasn't long for this world and wanted her to be taken care of when he was gone, so he promised the wealthiest man in the town that he could have her hand in marriage. Now the man was called Thomas and lived in a huge townhouse with servants and gardens, but he wasn't very well liked. He was a mean man with a cold heart. Lily didn't want to marry him and even though her father insisted, she refused. One night, when the moon had set, she bundled up some bread and cheese in a clean hand

The endless night, cold and clear, Moving through with no one near, I shiver, shake, try to hide, Struggle to the other side, The sun to shine upon my night And tell me everything's all right.

Powerful hindlegs, Delicate front; letting you jump, canter and buck.

    She sat alone on the bed, her arms clutched tightly around her knees. She was crying softly to herself.    He quietly stepped into the room. Seeing her sobbing, he sat down beside her and hugged her tightly until the sobs subsided.    “Kiss me,” he murmured.    She looked at him, bewildered. “But I’m all tear-stained and blotchy.”    He kissed her forehead, then the bridge of her nose, before brushing her lips. “Who cares? You’ve never been more beautiful.” She snorted and shoved him away. “Do you feel better now?” he asked.    “A bit,” she replied. “But I might fe

It was the early spring of 1691 before the cherry blossomed, and the nights still held the bite of winter while the days were mild. Japan basked in the peace and prosperity brought by its self-imposed isolation. The air was filled with the soft mantra of praying monks, and the cries of watchmen sounding the hour outside the wall. Leaves rustled, stirred by an almost non-existent breeze, and high above the stars glinted gleefully, waiting for the turmoil to begin.    A scream echoed out over the temple grounds, smothering the cicadas’ song and causing the monks to forget their prayers. She paused to take a breath, and then continued shr