The Dryad
by Dante Silva
The monotony of farm work is killing Julian. Between his boring life and his demanding father, Julian is losing his passion for music and his hope for a life of travel. When he escapes work for a day in the woods, he stumbles upon a beautiful dryad and finds the beginnings of the life he's always wanted. But the dryad's magic runs deeper than he understands, and Julian must leave with her before his newly rekindled dreams are torn from him.This is a short story of approximately 10,000 words.Note: This story contains content intended for mature audiences.