'The Picture of Dorian Gray', Oscar Wilde
From Create Your Own Story
You pick up your favorite book, Oscar Wilde's 'Dorian Gray'. You smile as you look at the well worn and dogeared copy, battle scars from many a long train ride. Settling down into a plush chair near the fire you open to your place and begin to read. Your eyes settle on one line in particular.
Then she paused. A rose shook in her blood and shadowed her cheeks. Quick breath parted the petals of her lips. They trembled. A southern wind of passion swept over her and stirred the dainty folds of her dress. "I love him", she said simply.
Your breath is taken away by the soft words, feeling your skin tingle at it's gentle beauty. No other writer has ever aroused such a strong reaction from you. You read on even as the fire begins to die.
