It’s been a while since I’ve participated in the Friday Fictioneers Challenge. The objective is to write a 100 word story based on the photo prompt provided. Today’s photo was provided by Claire Fuller.
Gram’s Library
Nick pulled books from the shelf and dropped them into the box behind him.
“Gram said the books were magic.” Clairy climbed the ladder.
Nick rolled his eyes picked up a book and opened it. Nothing. No magic. He slammed it shut blowing dust into the air. “Prove it.”
Laughing Clairy reached for the higher books. The ladder wobbled beneath her.
Tossing the book back in the box, Nick mumbled, “Would serve her right if she fell.”
Ka-Boom!
Nick spun around. Clairy, stunned, held open a book from which a swirling, sparkling mist of stars spread out across the ceiling.
100 words
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fun and magical! ^^ stars or no stars, Gram was right, books are magic.
Thanks, Kz. Old grammy, she tends to know a thing or two. 😉 Books are very magical. Thanks for the sparkling some magic here tonight.
Clairy was right. the books were magical. Love the visual in my head. BTW Edward Scissorhands was one of my favorite movies. I cried.
shalom,
Rochelle
Indeed, Rochelle! I haven’t met a book yet that hasn’t held some form of magic, be it good or bad. 😉 LOVED Edward Scissorhands, and the music! I’m a big Danny Elfman fan. When my husband and I were wed we used non-traditional musical selections in the ceremony. I wanted to use a particular piece from the ES soundtrack. I got vetoed. We were presented after the kiss to the sounds of Darth Vader’s Theme, though. My husband liked that. Yep, we’re a couple of nerds.
Lovely! All things are possible.
That they are, Sandra. 😀 Thanks for stopping by.
I agree, Gram was right 🙂 Books have always been magical to me!
Thank you, Melinda! That doesn’t surprise me in the slightest coming from you. Looking forward to next week! We’ll be surrounded by lots of book magic there – in a different kind of way. 😀
Great story! I wonder what happens next now that Nick knows Gram was telling the truth. 🙂
I thought of you when I finished this piece. True story! Maybe because it felt very MG. What sort of trouble do you think they will get into now? Aunts and Grams are smart ladies. Wouldn’t you agree?
Ooooh, I like the stars spread out across the ceiling, this is a wonderful image, I was waiting for the magical twist at the end, and this was just perfect. 🙂
Thank, Trudy! I’m glad you found the magical fix in this piece you were expecting. I seem to be drawn to the magical elements. I get enough of reality every day, you know? I hope your weekend is getting of to a fabulous start!
Because magic only happens for those who believe, right?
Yep. Sometimes is just a matter of opening your eyes to what’s right in front of you.
Wow, that’s a gram of what you’re talking about in the story?! Nice job, Debra.
Thank you, Perry. Gram (Grandma), she was pretty special.
Love the new look, Dahling…
Nice magical story!
p.s. dare I say pretty in pink!
Ha ha! I think you just did. My eldest said I should go blue. I don’t think it will make my eyes pop quite the same.
Thanks, Ted. It’s fun. I don’t see you in the link. Are you going to make me come hunt you down?
I loved Edward Scissorhands. Of course, I love nearly every movie Johnny has ever been in. The jury is still out on “Dark Shadows”.
Love magic, too. Thanks for the short “trip”.
Scott
Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/friday-fictioneers-4262013-genre-fiction-rated-g/
I haven’t seen Dark Shadows. For some reason that particular one did not appeal to me. But aside for that, I will agree with you, I adore Johnny. You’re most welcome for the trip. I believe I caught your fun tale last night, but I’ll double check. Pirates tale, correct?
Always listen to your Gram. I just noticed the flowers? feathers? drifting down the side of the page. Lovely.
Always! Unless she’s mean and crotchety. Then run away. Run away fast. My dandelions! Yes, they work on most browsers. They are there by day and the stars twinkle by night. My forest friends will change every time you pop in. Because animals never sit still. 🙂 Glad you like it.
I loved this story, Debra. What a great concept to have every book have a bit of magic. Well executed story. I love the fairy dust effect at the end!
Thank you, Amy. Now you have me chanting, “I do believe in magic. I do. I do!” 😀 I really do! I’ve been beta reading a middle grade manuscript. It might be influencing my thought process a tiny bit. 😉
That was magical…but would you please send me that tea cup from the right side of your page as soon as possible? 🙂
janet
Thank you, Janet. Isn’t that a great tea cup? I must find out where I can get one. I captured that image on pinterest. Now to track down the real thing. It is my new mission. 😉
Clairy has proved that books are indeed magical:)
She has at that. Thank you for stopping by, Nightlake. 🙂
Magic indeed … have been missing your stories 🙂
Hi Bjorn! It’s good to be back. I’m glad you liked the magic.
Great visuals here, thanks for the enchantment.
I’m glad you got something out of it, Dawn. Thanks for stopping by.
I feel like we just saw a small window of the story and I am left wanting to know the full girth of it. Very exciting.
That’s exactly right! Like you, I’d like to see where that story would take us. Maybe some day we’ll find out.
Some people have to see the magic before they believe, others create it for themselves 🙂 Lovely story.
So very true, Anne. Thanks so much!
If “Nick mumbled,’“Would serve her right if she fell’.” and then you wrote:
Ka-Boom!
I expected to see Clairy on the floor.
cute starry eyed story. Randy
Exactly. That’s what I wanted the reader to think and it’s what Nick thought when he turned around only to find it was the sound of the story exploding from the pages.
Thanks, Randy. I made a point of trying to write something happy this time. LOL.
All kinds of magic comes from books–stars on the ceiling are special. What’s the name of that book?
Great job, Debra! I always enjoy your Friday Fictioneers posts. 🙂
Thanks, Laura! 🙂
Good going, Debra! Love your flash fiction!
You’re so sweet, Lynn. Thank you.