“It’s not just a gem”, began Mr Parker, trying to convince his daughter that the gem he got her was something more.
“Yeah… And Father Christmas is not just a myth”, she concluded. Two things were obvious to Mr Parker: one, his little girl was growing up and two, she wasn’t buying into his magical gem story.
“Alright honey”, Mr Parker gave up. “The truth is, the conference went on too long and I didn’t have time to get you that book you wanted, or get you anything really”. And then he confessed to coming across an Airport trader, Fatima Bhi, who traded Arabian items and she sold him the gem.
“It’s alright”, Sarah sighed “at least you didn’t just forget like the last time”.
Sarah placed the gem on her bedside drawer that night, when a bright pink light emanated from the gem illuminating the entire a room. Wide-eyed and terrified, a feminine voice spoke in a calming tone:
“I hear someone is in need of a little love”.
Word count:169. The above story is in response to Flash fiction for aspiring writers photo prompt challenge, hosted by Priceless Joy. This week’s image was provided by an amazing blogger, Jade.M thank you.
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Hahaha! I would be terrified too if a voice started coming out of my gem! Great story, Ameena! At least her father didn’t forget her.
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Atleast he didn’t! 😄 Thank you Pj.
I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to sleep alone for a week after that 😂
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Haha! Me either! At LEAST a week!
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Bravo. Love what you did with this prompt.
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Thank you! I am glad you like it 🙂
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Nice ending and good take on the prompt. Well done.
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Thank you very much Iain, I am glad you like the story, 🙂
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Awesome! Love the ending!
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Yay! I’m glad you do joy 😄
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That would be the time to get rid of the gift! She may not want any gifts in the future.Great take on this prompt. 😊
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Thank y very much JC. Who knows, maybe the gem might turn out useful 😄
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Oooh so it was a magic gem after all! Now the question is: is it a good kind of magic or a bad kind of magic? Very intriguing take on the photo Ameena! And thank you for the lovely shoutout ❤
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Haha, yess it was! I’d say it is a good magic which helps spread love. Aww, the pleasure is mine 😊
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Fascinating stuff. I hope the gem helps her.
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I believe it will help bring her and her father together. Thank you Mandi
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Very cute:) And a bit scary lol But I like it!
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Hahaha, thank you Nena 😄
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That gem definitely got a loving story! 🙂 The gem cutter seems to be very creative.. 🙂 Very nice one.. 🙂
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Yes it did. Thank you very much Prakash
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oh geeez!!! cute yet with a hint of eerie!! 😀 😀 😀 Thank youuuu!
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Hahaha,thank you Rosema 😄
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Oooohhhh that gave me goosebumps!!! Her father didn’t realize that he spoke the truth!! Hope she gets lots of love and happiness from that little gem and maybe some magic wishes too! 😉
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I know! He didn’t even know that he was actually saying the truth. I think she will find love from then onwards.
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Life can be funny like that. Good always love the happy ending… 🙂
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Ameena you write so beautifully from your heart. Loved every poems and so very inspiring too.👌👌👌👌👌
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