Written for the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle ā a story in 100 words or less. Click here for other stories on this prompt. Thanks to Rochelle for the photo prompt.
Into the Ring
Words 101
Diwali was here.
Time for some clean up.
And new beginnings.
After days of dithering over the messy clutter, she took the plunge.
Choking, she tripped over the lamps ā but alas, no genie appeared.
The sunglass display rack looked promising but it wobbled and swayed.
She let it go.
The pressure cooker?
On second thoughts, no.
Still fragile, she wasnāt ready to explore that angle yet.
She steadied her gaze and began.
Once upon a time, by the edge of the forest, there lived an evil witch alien. They had two smiling eyes, three ears and no lips.
The doorbell rang.
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Happy Diwali to everyone. So happy to be back after ages. Hope all of you have been well. Looking forward to be able to reconnect with you all š
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Hey! Good to see you back!
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Hiii! Thank you š and Happy Diwali to you too šŖ
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Hi Di, so nice to see you are back and looking forward to reading more from you. Take care and Happy diwali !!
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š Hiš Thank you. I also hope to make you read moreš Happy Diwali to you too šŖ
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Aap likhoge aur main na paru! Aisa nahi ho sakta š
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Aww. Thank you so very much
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Hello from Australia. Enjoy Diwali š
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Hello š Happy to see you here. Thank you š
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Happy Diwali !! Been so long…
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Yes it has! Happy Diwali š
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I have missed you Dahlia. Welcome back. Happy Diwali.
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Thank you Ferdi. Missed being here with you all too. Hopefully not a flash in the panš¤ Happy Diwali š
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Good to see you back!
Take care and Happy Diwali!!!
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Thank you! Happy Diwali š
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There has to be something to hang onto in a picture like this! Happy Diwali to you!
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Thank you and Happy Diwali to you too š
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Welcome back Dahlia.
Happy to see your post after a long time.
I was thinking about you last week.
Nice story! I would love to take a look into that storage area to grab some good books or antique pieces.
Happy Diwali to you and the readers of your blog!
Cheers..
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Thank you so touched to be in your thoughts! Happy Diwali to you too!
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welcome back Dahlia
Happy Diwali to you.
Take care and Be safe.
Thanks
Chinnulu
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Thank you Chinnulu and happy Diwali to you and your family too š
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Good to see you back.
Happy Diwali to you and your family š
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Happy Diwali to you and yours too š
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Dear Dahlia,
Happy Diwali and a hearty welcome back! Too bad about the genies. I could use one to work some magic in my office. š Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes Rochelle, I am quite tired of being the genie š Thank you for your warm welcome š
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Welcome back :). Enjoyed your whimsical story š
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Thank you Linda, happy to meet you after a long time š
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Welcome back, Dahlia!
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Thank you! š
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You’re welcome.
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Thanks for visiting me. I browsed through several of your posts. You have an interesting variety of talents.
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Thank you for your lovely comment š
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Happy Diwali!
Fun story with a little hint of something else.
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Thank you Laurie!
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Welcome back. Hope you are doing good and had a great Diwali.
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Thanks Rupali. I am doing better now that I am back. Belated Happy Diwali to you too š
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