Photo Copyright: Barbara W. Beacham
This is my contribution for this week to Monday’s Finish the Story, hosted by Barbara W. Beacham. Every Monday, Barbara supplies a new picture prompt along with the first sentence for the story. The original story to be written should have only 100 to 150 additional words. I’ve bolded the first sentence given with the picture prompt.
This week, the first sentence was contributed by one of the writers, Martin Furman. A big, “Thanks,” to both Barbara and Martin this week.
Be sure to click on the little blue frog in the blue box, after clicking on the link, to read the other stories. The link for all other stories this week is as follows:
https://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2015/07/13/mondays-finish-the-story-july-13th-2015/
Genre: Humor Fiction
Word Count: 2+26+150=178 Words
HYDRANGEA’S TRANSPORT by P.S. Joshi
“Delphin always wanted to pilot her father’s plane and when he forgot his keys on her tenth birthday, she knew that taking off would be easy.”
Hydrangea read from her granddaughter, Orchid’s, book.
“Oh pooh, I can teach Orchid how to travel in classier style,” she thought. “After all, I’m a sorceress.”
She scooted to the basement and started to root through cartons.
“Ah, found it,” she shouted. She tugged and mothballs flew into the air. Out came an ancient, threadbare rug with some fringe missing.
“I better take it for a brief test drive,” she thought.
Taking it to the backyard, she sat in the middle of the rug. Her cat, Patience, joined her.
Out came her wand. She waved it in the air and shouted, “Airbournicus.” The old rug shuddered and rose into the air.
“Fly east by northeast,” she shouted.
“You don’t need to shout, you know,” said the rug in proud disgust.
“The man who sold you to me didn’t say you could talk,” said Hydrangea.
“Never mind, just ride,” said the rug.
Again, love the names Suzanne! And, I love that this story has a magic carpet! Nicely done, and thanks for writing again for the MFtS challenge. Be well… ^..^
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Thanks, Barbara. I’m so happy you like the story, especially the names and the magic carpet. I’ll be looking forward to the next prompt. You be well also. 🙂 — Suzanne
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TY! 😀
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Loved the story! It was cute. 🙂
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Thanks, Joy. I’m so pleased you loved the story. I had fun writing it. 😀 — Suzanne
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You can always tell when someone has fun writing their story. 🙂
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😀
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I’ve always wanted a magic carpet! Don’t even mind if it talks! Lovely whimsical story!!!
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Thanks, CQ. A magic carpet would be neat wouldn’t it. If it talked, that would just add to the fun. I enjoyed writing that story and I’m so glad you liked it. 😀 — Suzanne
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I’m really enjoying the playfulness that’s coming out in your writing lately! So imaginative 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. I love writing these funny stories about magic. I was a fan of “Bewitched” on TV for years. I’m happy you enjoy the stories. Of the different genres I’ve tried, this is my favorite. 😀 — Suzanne
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And you are very good at it! Keep it up.
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That was a really fun story. I like the sassiness of the carpet.
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Thanks, Eric. I’m so happy you enjoyed the story. That carpet is a character isn’t it. It might resent being left in the carton for so long a time. 😀 — Suzanne
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Would love a magic carpet not necessarily the talking part. I mean after a few ‘hey fat ass lose some weight’ I’d burning the damn thing! 🙂 Great take on the prompt.
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Thanks, Yolanda. I couldn’t say I blamed you for burning it if it started verbal abuse. It would be a little like Garfield the cat’s scale. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the story. I enjoyed writing it. 😀 — Suzanne
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The rug sounds much easier to fly than a plane, even if it does have an attitude 🙂
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Thanks, Ali. Yes, this rug is easy to fly. I think I could put up with the attitude for that kind of travel. ;D — Suzanne
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It’s been a while since I read a magic carpet story – and this one talks! I always enjoy my visits here Suzanne!
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Thanks, Rosanna. I’m so happy you enjoyed the story with the talking magic carpet. I’m also happy you enjoyed the other stories. I enjoy writing them. 😀 — Suzanne
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Such a fun read.
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Thanks, Yarnspinnerr. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the story. I had fun writing it. 😀 — Suzanne
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