My Parents' Gifts

I grew up in a world of silver and gold, rubies and sapphires. My father's workshop was like the inside of a palace and I was this palace's princess. I would sit for hours and watch him transform meaningless pretties into things of real beauty. When he was done, my mother would give them her breath and life. But that was before she died.

A complete 1500 word short story.
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