image c/o M Takamura 
This week’s pegman challenge takes us to the Faroe Islands – stark and dark landscapes and few people. Here’s my 150 word story.
HUDUFOLK
‘Sit here on the grass, let’s take in this wild landscape. A break from our seminary training, to revel in these magical views, here in this island full of myths and mystery. No wonder there are folk stories of charming little elf people, hidden in the wild mountains., who hate modern life . And…hah hah ! –hate the Church !’
‘ Loki, Baugi,, Tikki, Borr shhhhhhhhhhh…listen…..Humans talking…
Charming ? Us ?! We are the Hidden People, they are priests. Priests. Never forget Ancestor Alvis, the fool, asked a priest to visit his rock dwelling. Alas the priest used his sorcery to seal the dwelling forever. I still hear their screams and moans. ‘
‘Time to go, leave this magical place. Whoaa – there’s a cloud of midges around your head, mine too. And my phone has just vanished. Who on this mystical island do this to us ?’
July 18, 2018 at 9:33 am
Almost feels like the land itself fighting back … nice tale
July 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Thank you Lynn – appreciate your feedback. Yes, I hadn’t thought of it – but it rings true – the land fighting back.
July 24, 2018 at 1:03 pm
My pleasure 🙂
July 13, 2018 at 8:57 pm
I’m all in favour of places keeping their magic! Let’s hear it for the little people!
July 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Yes Penny – I do agree !
July 11, 2018 at 6:05 pm
Elves with cell phones! Think of all the prank calls!
July 12, 2018 at 11:57 am
Yes ! Who would they call …….?
July 10, 2018 at 7:20 pm
I’m with Dale on this one! Rooting for the Hidden People. Wonderfully imaginative take.
July 11, 2018 at 7:48 am
Thanks so much Karen – glad you liked the story. Seems like the Hidden People have a fan club !
July 10, 2018 at 4:21 am
Go Hidden People… get rid of those pesky humans… They like to invade and take over magical places and reduce them to naught…
Well done, Francine.
July 10, 2018 at 2:07 pm
Thank you Dale – yes – good for the Hidden people !!