PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook
Flicker
‘What the hell are they?’
My husband bustled through the front door, snow swirling with him. He’s carrying two orb-shaped lights on iron rods in his hands.
‘They’re Christmas decorations. I thought they’d look good in living room, on the wall. You know… to create an ambience.’
‘An ambience of what? The backstreets of London in the nineteenth century?’
I can’t suppress a giggle. Honestly, what was he thinking?
By 9pm we’re sat watching TV, Dickensian style. The orbs produce a dull orange glow, but then start to flicker.
‘Where did you say you got them?’
‘Vera’s Voodoo.’
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This piece was written for the Friday Fictioneers hosted by the lovely Rochelle Wisoff-Fields – Addicted to Purple.
Each week a photo prompt is given and the challenge is write a flash fiction piece of no more than one hundred words.
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Ha, not the smartest purchase!
He tried his best. Ha.
Well, they give a nice ambience, but where will they lead our couple? Really nice dialogue, very naturally done
Thank you 🙂
My pleasure 🙂
Hm, Vera’s Voodoo might not be the safest place to buy decorations! I hope this turns out to be good magic, after all. 🙂
Me too Joy, but I have a bad feeling…
Things definitely do not bode well!
Well, done. I hope to have mine on here very soon.
Scott
Love the conversation between them!
Thanks!
Must have gotten a hefty discount on that one 🙂
Ha! He couldn’t resist a bargain.
I can quite foresee the scene after this. Perhaps, it’s the voodoo effect.
Great story!
Thank you 😊
I think the show might be about to begin…
Just when it seemed so jolly you give us an ominous ending. Liked it!
Thanks 😊
I’ll stick to little LED lights thank you very much! Nice one.
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Ha!
Oh goodness. I hope they’re not in for some unpleasant surprises!
I think they night be…
Your twist made me chuckle!
Ha.. there might be something worse coming… I can hear some heavy breathing
I think you’re onto something there Bjorn… 😊