Wings Descriptive Writing

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I smile at the slight breeze flowing through my hair, and breathe the cool, quiet night air in. Heights are usually a small fear of mine, but tonight, looking down off the top of the tallest building in the city, I only felt anticipation. I slowly back up, and take a deep breath. Then, without a moment’s hesitation, I run to the edge and hurl myself off the building, arms outstretched. As I fall into the night, I hear an exhilarated yell that must be my own. I let myself fall for another second or two, feeling the needle-like air whip past my face, before I quickly unfurl my pure white wings in a single movement. I take notice of the slight twinge of pain from releasing my wings so fast, and gently beat my wings to decrease my downward speed.