The Lonely Angel

    By Evelyn Tudtud

    The Lonely Angel cover image

    18 Sep, 2024

    a painting of a woman with wings standing on a mountain top with a sunset in the background and mountains in the foreground, Anne Stokes, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, dark fantasy art

    Perched on the highest mountain peak, an angel watched the sunset. The angel was lonely, the weight of eternity heavy on its shoulders.

    a woman with white wings standing in front of a city at night with stars in the sky above her, Amalia Lindegren, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, angelic

    The angel watched the city below, fascinated by the humans and their short, vibrant lives. It longed to understand their joys, their sorrows, their love.

    a painting of a girl reading a book by a window with a view of a city outside the window, Brad Kunkle, fantasy art, an oil painting, detailed painting

    Among the humans, the angel noticed a young girl named Lily. She was always reading, her eyes full of dreams and curiosity.

    a young girl dressed in white is reading a book in a room with a window and a window sill, Brad Kunkle, gothic art, a storybook illustration, angelic

    Moved by her innocence, the angel decided to reveal itself to Lily. It wanted to learn about human emotions from her.

    a little girl dressed in a blue dress with angel wings and a tiara on her head, standing in a room with a picture frame, Celia Fiennes, gothic art, a detailed matte painting, angelic

    Lily was astonished to see the angel, but she wasn't scared. She offered the angel a friendship that was pure and unconditional.

    a little girl dressed in white with angel wings and a halo around her neck and hands clasped in front of a mirror, Anne Stokes, gothic art, a detailed painting, angelic

    The angel and Lily spent many days together. Lily shared her dreams, fears, and joys with the angel, who listened with fascination.

    a young girl dressed in white sitting on a bench with angel wings on her back and arms outstretched,, Celia Fiennes, gothic art, a stock photo, angelic

    The angel experienced happiness for the first time. It felt joy in Lily's laughter, sorrow in her tears, and warmth in her smile.

    two girls sitting on a bench with angel wings on their shoulders and arms around each other, smiling at each other, Dennis Ashbaugh, rayonism, a stock photo, angelic

    The loneliness that once clouded the angel's heart was now replaced with love. It felt a sense of belonging with Lily.

    a statue of an angel with white wings in a cemetery with flowers in the foreground and a tree in the background, Anne Stokes, gothic art, a marble sculpture, angelic

    But human lives were short. Lily grew old, and one day, she passed away. The angel was left alone once again.

    a statue of a woman with wings and flowers in her hands next to a grave with a wreath of flowers, Clarice Beckett, gothic art, a statue, promotional image

    The angel grieved for Lily. It missed her laughter, her stories, and her companionship. But it also remembered the love she had given it.

    a painting of a woman with wings standing on a hill with a sunset in the background and mountains in the foreground, Anne Stokes, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, angelic

    With Lily's passing, the angel understood the fleeting nature of human life, but also the depth of their feelings. It felt a strange comfort.

    a painting of a woman with wings in a city at sunset with a city in the background and a sunset behind her, Christophe Vacher, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, key art

    The angel realized that even though Lily was gone, she lived on in its memories. And with that thought, it didn't feel as lonely anymore.

    a boy sitting under a tree reading a book in the park with the sun shining through the trees behind him, Evgeny Lushpin, photorealism, a detailed matte painting, kinkade

    In the city, the angel noticed a young boy named Tom. He reminded the angel of Lily with his love for books.

    a woman and a child sitting on the ground reading a book with angel wings on their shoulders and arms, David LaChapelle, art photography, a storybook illustration, cinematic photography

    The angel decided to approach Tom. It wanted to share the love and wisdom it had received from Lily with the boy.

    a young boy sitting on the ground reading a book with wings on it, next to a tree with leaves, Dirk Crabeth, magical realism, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Tom was surprised to see the angel, but he wasn't scared. He was fascinated by the angel's stories about Lily and the past.

    two children sitting on a log reading a book under a tree with wings on it, with a tree behind them, Caspar Wolf, magical realism, a storybook illustration, promotional image

    The angel and Tom became good friends. They spent many days together, sharing stories, dreams, and laughter.

    a woman dressed in white with wings and a halo standing on a hill with a city in the background, Christophe Vacher, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, fantasy artwork

    The angel was no longer lonely. It found joy in its friendship with the humans, in sharing their emotions and experiences.

    a woman with white wings standing on a mountain top with a city in the background and a sunset in the sky, Anne Stokes, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, angelic

    The angel realized that while its existence was eternal, the moments it shared with the humans were precious and finite, making them all the more special.

    a statue of a woman with wings sitting on a grave in a cemetery with trees in the background and fog, Anne Stokes, gothic art, a marble sculpture, angelic

    Tom, too, grew old and passed away. But this time, the angel was not overwhelmed by grief. It felt sadness, but also gratitude.

    a statue of an angel with flowers in front of a grave with a wreath of roses on it and a tree in the background, Anne Stokes, gothic art, a marble sculpture, death

    The angel was grateful for the time it had spent with Lily and Tom, for the love they had shared, and the lessons it had learned.

    a woman with white wings sitting on a rock with a city in the background and a river running through the valley, Anne Stokes, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, cinematic matte painting

    The angel was ready to meet more humans, to share more love, to experience more life. It was no longer the lonely angel.

    a woman in a white dress with wings on a cliff above a cityscape with mountains in the background, Anne Stokes, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, epic fantasy character art

    With the memories of Lily and Tom in its heart, the angel spread its wings and flew down to the city, ready for a new beginning.