PHOTO PROMPT Sarah Potter
A wet summer’s day, Phoebe was bored. In the conservatory, a shiny disc on the floor attracted her. She wriggled into the gap between the two sets of drawers to retrieve it. A startled spider retreated rapidly. Her fingertips scrabbled at the disc. As she started to pull it towards her, a cold, warty hand clamped hers. She tried to scream, but no sound came out. Phoebe struggled to break free. A dragging sensation pulled her towards complete blackness.
“At last, a child. Now with the amulet and the girl, I can complete the spell.” Phoebe gulped, fighting back tears.
Word Count: 100
Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
What fun!
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Thanks Neil. I thought I’d try something a little different.
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Dear Clare,
Oh dear. I hope she left a trail of breadcrumbs or can find the wardrobe. 😉 I want to know more. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle.
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Amazing story, Clare .
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Thank you very much. I’m glad you liked it.
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I think it might be all downhill from here for Phoebe. Very graphic. Linky isn’t working for some so here’s mine. https://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2017/06/07/hedera-helix-friday-fictioneers/
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Thanks Sandra. I think some magical creature will rescue her somehow!
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Ohhh, and evil little ditty. Loved it!
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Thanks Jellico.
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Great intro to a fairy tale, Clare! I say intro because you have left us hanging, deliciously.
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Thanks Dale. I’m always a bit worried when it’s not a whole story, but there just wasn’t room for any more!
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It was perfect!
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Ohh, the cold warty hand… I don’t like the sound of that. Great story.
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Thanks Claire. The warty hand was a bit cliche, but I wanted it to be obvious it was a witch pulling her!
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I enjoyed this. It was beautifully written and I got quite a shock when the hand grabbed her. Yikes. Well done.
I really liked this prompt. It had quite a lot of possibilities brewing.
xx Rowena
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Thanks Rowena. Glad you liked it. I agree the prompt had all sorts of possibilities.
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I agree with Claire, that cold warty hand is terrifying. Nicely done.
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Thanks Alicia.
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Cold warty hand. Very well written. Gave me the creeps.
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Thanks Neel.
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Loved the transition from boredom to terror. Nicely done.
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Thank you 🙂
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Ooh, ominous. I don’t give much for her chances!
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Thanks Draliman. I’m sure there will be an Aslan type magical beast who will rescue her!
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Wart a way to go. I am guessing that the future involves being put in a cauldron filled with boiling water.
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Wart a way indeed! If the witch gets her way, but there is always hope. Good must overcome evil!
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Eeek! That’s scary!
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Thanks Liz.
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I would love to know what happens next. Loved the take on the prompt!
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Thanks very much. 🙂
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Seriously awesome 🙂
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Thank you very much indeed!
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Ooo-errr! That’s one hand-shake I’d definitely avoid!
‘Look at it now’ My story.
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Thanks Keith.
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Witchcraft and this is interesting. poor Girl caught in the web of the witch.
http://ideasolsi65.blogspot.in/2017/06/the-accident.html
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Thanks very much 🙂
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I wasn’t able to comment on your blog, but I loved the story – very atmospheric.
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Ohhhh, gave me chills!
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Thank you!
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Curiosity killed the cat!
Quite sinister. Maybe a story to warn kids about being inquisitive!
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Thanks. I think kids will always be curious!
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Well written, this sounds like the beginning of a great adventure
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Thanks very much 🙂
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This seems to be the beginning of something bigger… Could it be Jadis coming back again…
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Thanks Bjorn. I confess, I have never heard of Jadis!
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The witch in Narnia
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I just knew that ‘warty’ hand meant trouble. She’s used the amulet as bait. Good writing, Clare. 🙂 — Suzanne
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