Copyright by Douglas M. Macilroy
Here we are once more gathered on the virtual, magical beach, chairs and large, bright umbrellas scattered about. We’re here with our gracious, talented hostess, author and artist Rochelle Wisoff-Fields to share our original stories. It’s the weekly challenge of Friday Fictioneers. This challenge is to write a story with no more than 100 words. It’s supposed to include a beginning, middle, end, and follow the picture prompt for the week. The prompt this week was supplied by Douglas M. Macilroy. Thanks Doug.
The link to Friday Fictioneers is as follows:
http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2014/10/15/17-october-2014/
Genre: Supernatural Fiction
Word Count: 100 Words
THE SHELLS By P.S. Joshi
Every evening Francie gathered exquisite shells on her family’s private beach.
By the next morning there would be lovely shell designs glued on boards ready to sell to tourists.
Locals wondered how she found so many remarkable shells on such a small beach.
Her deceased grandmother taught her the shell art. Some had thought the tiny old woman was a witch. Those who treated her family badly suffered odd accidents.
Francie always chanted while gathering, “Grandmother help me with the shells.”
Every morning the remarkable designs appeared. “Thank you Grandmother,” she’d say.
All who bought the boards had good fortune.
A lovely, magical story!
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A captivating story Susan, liked it.
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Grandmother helping out from beyond the grave. Nice!
FYI. Seems you’ve got a bit extra under the FF Badge. There’s a bunch of white space then the first 2 sentences of the story again.
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Interesting contrast between Grandmother possibly being a witch and all those who bought Francie’s shell having good luck. Nice.
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Thanks Alicia. Grandma’s still looking after the family. I’m really glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Susan
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It seems she is a lot better than granny… mostly using magic to distribute good fortune instead of grandma’s curses.. I like that in a witch.. could I put in an order for a board?
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Thanks Bjorn. Next time I see her, I’ll ask if she has one available for you. 🙂 — Susan
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I want one!
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Thanks Dawn. One of those could come in quite handy couldn’t it. 🙂 — Susan
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Lovely – You capture the magic of traditions.
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Thanks JD. I’m so glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Susan
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I like the touch of magic in this story. That’s a great business too, getting the grandmother to make the things for her. 😉
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Thanks David. She and her grandmother were close, and the grandmother is still looking after the family. I’m very glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Susan
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She may be gone, but her power lives on. Great magical story!
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Thanks Ali. Yes, Grandma’s still looking after the family. I’m so glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Susan
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Lovely story Susan, she seems quite at peace her life, her connection with Grandma and her sprinkle of magic
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Dear Susan,
Some family traditions endure. Magical tale. I envy this family their private beach.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I too need a board.
Lovely story. 🙂
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A captivating story. I like the connection between Francie and the grandmother.
Marg
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Thanks Marg. Yes, Francie and the grandmother had a special bond. I’m so glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Susan
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Grandmother’s magical all right, but it looks like there’s another side to her. A very well-told tale, deftly concealing the surprise at the end.
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Thanks Perry. Yes the grandmother was guarding the family from harm. I’m so glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Susan
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What a lovely tale of witchcraft…my favorite kind.
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Dear Susan,
That’s where I got this shell board from… And I have the best of luck now.
A great, sweet, magical story.
Aloha,
Doug
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Sign me up. I’m always in the market for good fortune. Great story, Susan.
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This is a beautiful piece. Susan…with some people in a life, the connection feels just as strong after death.
Ellespeth
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And she is not shellfish at all. Nice story 🙂
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A magical story, Susan. I would love to have a magical shell board that brought me good fortune. Great story and well written. 🙂
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Excellent! I like how you wove that whole supernatural element into a commercial situation. It has a vaguely mafioso feel about it — as in, “Buy my shells … you wouldn’t want something to happen to that nice car of yours, would you?”
Great story!
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A helpful crafty grandmother is a good thing to have. I enjoyed your gentle magical story.
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Thank you for the tips on images.
Nice story. Can I get one of these boards please. For a friend, of course.
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Lovely story as always. Thank you
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What an enchanting story. Lovely.
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