#100WCGU – Wk60 – Prompt: …suddenly it was in my hand… – genre: amusing – 106 words – “The Wish.”
October 2, 2012
“What a thoughtful birthday gift,” I smiled.
Cindy grinned, “You put the wishing stone in your left hand and make a wish.”
After she left, I decided I’d try, “I wish I had tonight’s Lotto numbers.”
My right hand grew heavy. Suddenly it was in my hand, tomorrow’s newspaper and the results.
“I wish I had this when I was a kid,” I said without thinking.
A dummy appeared in my right hand. The room grew large.
“Goo!”
My class re-entered the room, “Look at the cute baby!”
I realised I was a baby too young yet to speak, the stone too big for my hand.
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great one… I’m still smiling as I write this. Randy
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I had always liked the idea where wishes don’t always go in the direction expected.
Be careful what you wish for!
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Very true words. I remember in a recent film the advice given was there is a price to pay for magic. I’m sure wishes often work the same way.
Too bad. He’ll be searching for that stone all his life!
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I was wondering if I were to continue the story Cindy might smile as she picked up the stone and say, “Now you know how I felt when you handed me this stone twelve years ago.”
Nice! Too bad flash fiction doesn’t allow that much elaboration. That would have been an excellent ending.
Oops! People never learn, do we?
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Many stories warn us of the dangers of granted wishes. Still, it would be tempting to try.
Older Mum is after my own heart. Stole my words: Watch what you wish for. Well done. Not what I expected therefore more enjoyable.
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Watch what you wish for was certainly on my mind.
Great take on the prompt!
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I was trying for something a little different. Ends up the photo took longer to make than the story write.
Great take. Interesting and well-written too – but I’m not smiling. Such a shame….
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No problem re bringing on a smile. We can’t always satisfy readers. Still, the process is worth the effort.
Terrific! I love a piece that makes me smile! http://jemcogdell.blogspot.com/2012/10/priceless.html
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The theme has often been used to warn us wishes coming true may not always turn out as expected.
Oooh. Bad luck, eh? I guess this is a beta test version of the wishing stone, it definitely needs some safety features.
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The idea of a beta test version going wrong is a good one. It might work well with children. Thanks for the idea.