Sunshine Challenge - Yellow

[arias_hollow]

My footsteps echo softly against the stone floor. It was dark save for the dim moonlight creeping in through the covered windows, and I couldn't remember where I was. I had awoken only moments before. There was a sudden draft, and I thought I heard footsteps close to mine. I stop to listen, but all is quiet. The scent of lemongrass comes in with the draft, and I wonder why it feels familiar. I walk again, and so do the other steps. There's something strange about the steps, something altered. I run. There are stairs, and a ringing sound, and I pause with the steps just next to me. The scent is much stronger now. I turn around. I know where I am.

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Lemongrass is not actually yellow, as it is grass. XD But the scent is usually lemon-like so it's yellow now anyways lol. This was an interesting prompt to undertake since there was such a variety of moods one could go with. Ultimately, I chose danger and clarity, since I thought it would be fun to write something a little spooky. But most of my associations with the color yellow are actually much happier or more mundane. xD It makes me think of the sun, of fields of dandelions, of street lights, of certain fruits (bananas and lemons mostly), and of gold (which is a whole other series of associations). It also makes me think of yellow roses, which are associated with platonic love/friendship, and so I like to associate with my aromanticism just a little bit.

EDIT: I forgot, the one thing I do associate with yellow that might have subconsciously inspired the horror angle, is the short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, which I read in one of my literature classes and quite enjoyed.

Comments

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[oldtoadwoman]

bananas and lemons mostly

Ditto (and lots of variations like banana pudding and lemon cake)

I also agree that the scent of lemongrass is a yellow sort of scent.

[enemytosleep]

I liked that you went with that moment of clarity in a horror story where you realize you're being followed (and you must run). I also tend to associate yellow with more cheery emotions, but it can certainly mean a variety of things for different people as made apparent in the prompt responses!

I also love that you've been dabbling in drabbles. This is sort of the perfect challenge for trying something new and exploring your DW circle. Thanks for contributing to the fun!

[bemused_writer]

Yess, this is a very good drabble! I absolutely love this kind of creepy atmosphere as you know, so I am pretty taken with this one. I also want to read the story you mentioned now as well.

[icecheetah]

Oh yes. This is good.
It nails the feelings I love from a horror story.