Author's note: Written as a part of the JDBHarem yahoo group's Bowieverse challenge. A David Bowie song is posted weekly and we write a Labyrinth inspired drabble based on the song in 100 words or less. I am late to the gate, unfortunately, and have probably the latest 12 completed, but far fewer of the previous 20. I'm starting back at the beginning and slowly working on getting caught up. I will post them here, I hope, on a weekly schedule.

Disclaimer: "Golden Years" belongs to David Bowie, as does my heart. The Labyrinth and Co. belong to Jim Henson and Co., as does all my free time.

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#1: Golden Years

She was touched by magic.

Life gave her everything she wanted, and many things she didn't. The fame that had always eluded her mother embraced Sarah wholly, completely.

It was inescapable.

But in the shadows, she found him. The orchestrator of the madness.

"Don't cry my sweet; don't break my heart," he crooned against her hair.

"I believe," she whispered. "Is that what you wanted to hear? Will that make all this go away?"

He smiled, clutching her tighter to him.

"Come back down where you once belonged, dearest. These golden years can't follow you there."

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I borrowed pretty heavily from the actual lyrics in this one; again, not mine. I appreciate and welcome any and all feedback!