Fiction: Night Swim

beautiful brunette shivering after taking a nude night swim
Night Swim. Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023

Fiction by ChatGBT

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Night Swim

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The evening air was crisp as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the serene lake. A beautiful woman named Diana emerged from the water, her long dark wavy hair clinging to her wet skin, glistening in the fading light. She stood at the edge of the lake, shivering slightly from the coolness of the water and the gentle breeze that swept through the valley.

As Diana tried to warm herself, she instinctively covered her breasts with her arms.  Her gaze was fixed on the distant mountains, captivated by their majesty and the ethereal beauty of the setting sun.

But in that moment, as she turned her head slightly to the right, Diana noticed a movement out of the corner of her eye. Her heart skipped a beat, and a sense of vulnerability washed over her. She realized that she wasn’t completely alone.

Her instincts urged her to flee, to seek the safety of her clothes and retreat from the unexpected presence. But curiosity mingled with fear, compelling her to stay and investigate. She wanted to know who else shared this isolated lakeside paradise.

Slowly, Diana turned her gaze towards the source of the movement. Her eyes widened in surprise and intrigue as she saw a figure emerging from the shadows. It was a man, tall and muscular, with an air of mystery about him. His eyes met hers, and a moment of silent understanding passed between them.

There was a charged energy in the air, a recognition of the raw vulnerability they both felt. Diana’s initial fear began to transform into a different kind of anticipation. She felt a flicker of desire awaken within her, blending with the lingering sensations of her nude night swim.

Without a word, the man approached Diana, his eyes never leaving hers. His presence was both comforting and electrifying, drawing her in like a magnet. She found herself entranced, her body responding to his proximity.

As he reached her side, the man extended a hand, a silent invitation for Diana to join him on this twilight adventure. Something within her urged her forward, and with a mix of trepidation and excitement, Diana placed her hand in his.

Together, they walked towards the fading light, towards the mysteries that awaited them beyond the mountains. The photograph would forever capture that fleeting moment of connection, a testament to the power of unexpected encounters and the allure of the unknown.

 

 

 
 

 

 

Fiction: The Temptation of Monsignor Luna

Photograph of three actors modeling for a Tony Ward photograph: a monsignor, a nude woman and a woman in prayer
The Temptation of Monsignor Luna. Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023

Text by ChatGBT

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Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023

Monsignor Luna sat at his desk in the rectory, surrounded by stacks of paperwork and an ever-growing to-do list. As he took a sip of coffee, he noticed a photograph on his bookshelf that he hadn’t looked at in some time.

In the photo, a woman stood behind him in prayer, her head bowed in reverence. In front of her, a nude woman sat on a bed of nails, legs and wrists shackled while looking away from the priest with dark eyes. Monsignor Luna shook his head, trying to clear his mind. How did this photo end up on his bookshelf?

He remembered the day it was taken. A woman had come to him for confession, seeking guidance and comfort in her faith. She was in tears, overcome by guilt and shame for her past sins. Monsignor Luna had listened with compassion, offering words of wisdom and hope.

As they prayed together, the door had opened and in walked a nude woman, claiming to be a model for a local artist. She had been drawn to the rectory by some unknown force, compelled to be in the presence of the popular religious leader.

At first, Monsignor Luna was taken aback by her presence. But then he felt a strange sensation, a feeling of power and control over the situation. He saw the women as two sides of the same coin, one representing sin and temptation, the other purity and faith.

He asked the women to pose for a photograph by a famous photographer friend who  he commissioned to capture the vision in his mind for posterity. Now, as he looked at the photo, Monsignor Luna felt a sense of unease. Was this a moment of weakness or strength? Had he given in to temptation or overcome it?

He closed his eyes, praying for guidance and forgiveness. He vowed to use this photo as a reminder of the power of faith and the dangers of temptation. Monsignor Luna knew that he would never forget this moment and the lessons it taught him.

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To access a gallery of Tableaux Vivant’s by Tony Ward from 1994- 1996, click here: https://tonyward.com/portfolios/tableaux-vivants-1994-1996/