FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER
WEEK #8 – 2016
The opening sentence for the February 19th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: “There it was. You could see the corner of the folded yellowed parchment sticking out of the torn lining of the battered book.”
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“There it was. You could see the corner of the folded yellowed parchment sticking out of the torn lining of the battered book.”
I carefully eased the paper out and held it gently in my hands.
Much to my amazement, the paper felt like velvet. I could not resist rubbing my fingers across it.
Suddenly, I was standing in a beautiful garden. The flowers were huge and the colors were very bright.
I heard a voice in my ears. It said to give the book to the young man, but I did not see a man, young or old!
I glanced over my shoulder and standing just a few feet from me was a young man dressed in purple. He had a puzzled expression on his face.
“I’ve been searching for a book and I see you may have found it. Is the title of that book Royal Path?” he asked.
I replied, “yes, and I believe I am to give it to you.”
He was so delighted!
“Now, I can follow through with my Royal duties,” he said with excitement.
As I handed him the book, I saw a vision of a King.
I had returned to where I once stood and my hands no longer held the book, but I was wearing a gold ring with a seal on it. The words on the seal were…Royal Gift.
Copyright © 2016 Written by Jessie Cross ~ All rights reserved
Wonderful story, Jessie! I love the creative imagination in this. I love that you used the name of the book, Royal Path, and was given a “Royal Gift.” Fabulous!
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😊 Thank you, Joy! I had to struggle to get this one, but it all fell into place after several attempts.
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It turned out wonderful! 🙂
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Like this story. She did the right thing and got her just reward. Although, part of me wonders what would happen if she didn’t give him the book back…
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I think she was somehow compelled to give it back.She knew it was the right thing to do. Actually seeing him standing there was quite remarkable and gave her a sense as to how important it was. If it had been me…I would also be wondering how I would get back to where I was when I found the book.Thanks so much for reading and commenting. 😃
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I was intrigued with the magical path this story took from the very beginning Jessie ~ Nice work. 🙂
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Thank you! 😊 I had to really think on this story. I kept coming up with only half a story. But, I finally got one together!
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Such a beautiful magical quality to it.:)
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Thank you, I’m glad you d joyed it. 😊
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Oh my gosh, Jessie, this is such a beautiful and magical piece. I just loved it…such a different feel from your other pieces…at least to me.
Ellespeth
ps – thanks for your comments on my work. I hope I’m able to get back, more often, soon.
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
P.S. —you’re quite welcome. 😃
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Awww, and he left here with a golden ring. What a lovely story. 🙂
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Lovely story, Jessie. 🙂
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Thank.you! 😊
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I like this very much.
Magical and cute.
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Thanks so much! 😊
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