The Mothman's Bridge

    By mary.mace2015

    The Mothman's Bridge cover image

    11 Apr, 2024

    a boy in a red jacket is looking at the stars above a lake and a bridge that leads to a town, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, comic cover art

    Under the starlit sky, Axel, a curious 8-year-old boy, was sneaking out to explore the old bridge in the middle of their quiet town.

    a boy in a red hoodie is standing on a bridge over a river at night with a full moon in the sky, underground comix, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, comic cover art

    His heart pounded with excitement and a slight touch of fear. The bridge was rumored to be haunted. Yet, the thrill of the unknown beckoned him.

    a boy with wings walking across a bridge at night with a full moon in the background and a full moon in the sky, fantasy art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    As Axel stepped onto the bridge, he saw a huge shadowy figure with glowing red eyes. It was the Mothman, a creature of town legends.

    a boy with a backpack is walking across a bridge with a bat on his back and a demon on his shoulder, sots art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    Axel's fear was soon replaced by curiosity. He approached the Mothman, with his adventurous spirit urging him on.

    a man standing next to a giant demon on a bridge with a red demon on his chest and a red demon on his shoulder, fantasy art, a comic book panel, Altichiero, comic cover art

    Axel stood in front of the Mothman, who was surprisingly calm. The creature's red eyes blinked slowly, and it seemed to be waiting for something.

    a man with a red hoodie and wings on a bridge with a sky background and a bridge with a sky background, sots art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    In a moment of bravery, Axel reached out his hand. The Mothman, to his surprise, responded by gently touching Axel's hand with its wing.

    a boy with a red hoodie and a red wing on his back walking down a bridge with a red and black background, process art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    Suddenly, a bright light enveloped them. Axel felt a strange sense of calm. When the light faded, the Mothman was gone, leaving a small, shiny stone behind.

    a boy standing on a bridge with a bird flying over him and a bird flying over him over his head, sots art, poster art, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    Axel picked up the stone. It glowed with a faint light. He knew then, that the Mothman was not a creature of fear, but a guardian of the bridge.

    a boy standing in a room filled with toys and toys on shelves and a window with a view of a room full of toys, sots art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    Back in his room, Axel placed the stone next to his favorite toys. He felt a sense of pride. He had faced his fears and made a new friend.

    a boy sitting on a bed in a bedroom with a window and a night sky outside of it,, magic realism, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    Every night, the stone glowed with a faint light, reminding Axel of his adventure. He would smile and fall asleep, dreaming of the Mothman and their night on the bridge.

    a boy looking out a window at a scenic view of a river and a town in the distance with a bridge, magical realism, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, rossdraws global illumination

    Axel woke up to a bright sunny day. He looked out of his window at the old bridge. It no longer seemed eerie but a beacon of adventure.

    a boy standing on a bridge in a city with a river running through it and buildings in the background, sots art, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, kinkade

    Every time he passed the bridge, Axel would give it a special smile. He had a secret, a magical adventure that he would carry in his heart forever.

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