Photo Copyright: C.E. Ayr
Here we are this week in a garden near a purple door. We’ve gathered in this lovely place to discuss our original stories for the week. This is the Friday Fictioneers group. Our hostess for the gathering is the talented and gracious author and artist, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The challenge for each of us this week and every week is to write a story with no more than 100 words, not including the title. It’s supposed to have a beginning, middle, end, and follow the picture prompt for the week. This week’s prompt was provided by C.E. Ayr. Thanks, C.E.
To read the other stories by group members, just click on the link given below, then on the little blue frog in the blue box.
The link for his week’s stories is as follows:
https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/25-november-2016/
Genre: Fantasy Fiction
Word Count: 100 Words
AN IGNORED WARNING? by P.S. Joshi
John dreamed every night about a purple door. It was always the same. He’d touch the door and wake up.
He told his wife about it but she just told him not to pay attention.
One night he was finally able to open the door.
On the other side was a marvelous vista of an exquisite green meadow full of flowers and a magnificent castle in the distance.
John’s wife woke to find him lifeless, stiff, and cold beside her.
The doctor at the hospital spoke with her.
“The autopsy shows it was a heart attack. Was there any warning?”
Musings on Life & Experience 
A nice image to go to in the end, but maybe he shouldn’t have gone through the door. Nicely done.
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Thanks, Iain. It was a nice image. His curiosity got the best of him. I’m pleased you liked the story. It took me a while to think of one this time. 🙂 — Suzanne
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A lot of the stories this week are about curiosity getting the better of us 🙂
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Thanks for the reblog, Matthew. I appreciate it. I’m pleased you liked the story so much. 🙂 — Suzanne
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At least his afterlife looks to be a pleasant place! I can’t imagine waking up next to the dead body of a loved one 😦
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Thanks, Ali. Yes, at least that. Waking up like that would be really scary, wouldn’t it? I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Lovely metaphor for the other word.
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Thanks, Yarnspinnerr. Since we don’t know about it, a beautiful scene serves as a fitting metaphor. I’m pleased you enjoyed the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Well done, Suzanne. I think there was plenty of warning, but there was a heartwarming feel to this.
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Thanks, Sandra. I guess we don’t recognize some warnings. I’m pleased you liked the story and found it heartwarming. There are far worse ways to go. It was kind of hard for his wife, though. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Slides down the throat easy as an oyster
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Thanks, Neil. Ha, ha. Well, that’s one way to describe it. I’m pleased you liked the story so much. 🙂 — Suzanne
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When it’s time, the door will open and we have no choice but to go – well written Suzanne 🙂
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Thanks, Dahlia. Yes, it happens that way at the very end. We can only use medical help for so long and then our time here is up and through the door we go. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
Who knew that a purple door could be a warning. I’m glad that the other side of the door was a pleasant scene. Enjoyable and well-constructed story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. Those doors probably come in various colors. Yes, at least it was pleasant on the other side. I’m pleased you liked the story so much. 🙂 — Suzanne
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And off he went. Lovely Suzanne. 🙂
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Thanks, John. Ha, ha. Yes, his time to go through the door came and he went. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Is that what a door in a dream means? I’ll keep that in mind if I happen to dream of one. At least it was a nice place on the other side 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. Well, I can’t guarantee that’s what it means. Maybe you’re safe if you just peek in but don’t go through. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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i heard people saw or dreamed of something that could be interpreted as a warning before they died. in the case of my father, he saw three old women watching him. nice story.
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Thanks, Plaridel. Well, I’m not an authority on signs of death. The only warnings I’d really pay attention to would involve pain. I’d say that definitely needs to be checked. I think we should always be ready. I had a teacher who told us even though we were young, we could be hit by a truck. That’s called the plain truth. 😀 — Suzanne
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If I had three old women watching me, I’d call it a nightmare. It usually means they’re plotting some kind of work they want done.
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Well done Suzanne. The temptation of the purple door is even greater with a chain baring the way. 😀 Mega hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan. Yes, it’s just irresistible, isn’t it? I’m pleased you like the story. Mega hugs to you also. 😀 — Suzanne
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Good one Suzanne, lots of layers here.
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Thanks, Dawn, I’m pleased you liked the story so much. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I wonder if the door opens to a different scene for other people?
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Thanks, Clare. That’s a good question. I’m not eager to find out, though. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I find it comforting that he saw a pleasant and inviting vista before he died. I like to think the other dreams where not warning just invitations he wasn’t ready to take.
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Thanks, Cindy. Yes, it was comforting and you’re right. The other dreams could have been invitations. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I am glad the door to his future was OK,
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Thanks, Mike. That is a comfort, isn’t it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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sad, poignant
http://obliqview.blogspot.in/2016/11/the-convict-prompt-ceayr-surprisingly.html
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Thanks, I.B. It is sad in some ways. It was hard for his wife. I’m pleased you liked the story. —- Suzanne
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The purple door reminds me of a purple heart, maybe that’s what he should have understood…
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Thanks, Bjorn. You might be right. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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A sad story, especially for the wife, but your description of the world on the other side of the door is comforting. Nicely told.
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Thanks, Margaret. Yes, it was sad but comforting at the same time. It would be hard for a wife. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I’ve read a lot of near-death books. All the authors say it’s beautiful beyond our imagination or ability to describe in mere words. I find that very comforting and something to look forward to.
Even if she’d questioned his dreams, I doubt it would have changed the outcome. You painted us a beautiful picture, Suzanne.
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Beautiful piece and makes me wonder, do we have that last beautiful vision just before the end?
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Beautiful end, for him at least.
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Great take, Suzanne. I really like this a lot. The idea of a meadow behind the door is quite appealing for an afterlife experience. That would be nice!
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I find it scary that some would die in their dream. Good for them but tough for the spouse. Scene behind the door is comforting. Nicely written.
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