The curio shelf stirred my imagination.
My fingers turned the tiny pedal of the bicycle.
I was racing down a hill with no brakes.
“Phew” I gingerly placed the miniature velocipede in its cubby.
I pulled the conch to my ear.
Waves crested over my head pulling me to the ocean’s floor.
The shell dripped as I replaced it.
Hand turned brass chess pieces gleamed.
I was in Palermo, a gun in my face.
The dropped pieces rolled away.
An ancient spearhead looked so enticing.
“Nope”, I was not about to grapple with a poison tip and angry tribesmen.
This week Rochelle entices the fictioneers with a prompt with endless possibilities this week. There is one catch, it has to be written in 100 words. and if you get a chance stop over and wish Rochelle a Happy Birthday!!!
penned in moon dust 
Ha ha! Absolutely delightful!! 😀
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What a plrasuee to find someone who thinks through the issues
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A fun read for sure. I liked how the shell dripped when he put it back.
Awesome.
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I love the creativity in this piece! So many possibilities!
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I loved the visual of each item having a possible story attached…
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Love the way it sparked such creative thoughts.
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Creative indeed! Wonderful way to give lives to these items.
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Your imagination ran rampant…
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thanks LL / hard to hold back on the word count
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Love this! it’s so original and so much fun 🙂
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That was lovely, great visual images created.
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Splendid imagery 🙂
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Dear Leslie,
“Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind…” Vivid imagination your MC has, as does the writer. 😉
Thanks for the birthday wishes. (It pays to advertise.)
shalom,
Rochelle
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I am delighted to have read this. Glad you shared it.
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Dear Leslie,
You really draw the reader in with your vivid descriptions. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
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thanks Doug what a kind comment – Im glad…
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Not bad at all fellas and gaslla. Thanks.
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Nice trip down memory lane and the nostalgic sensations that souvenirs of the past store for us. ron
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For some reason this reminded me of the movie Jumanjii, where the game becomes reality. Very exciting tale.
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not familiar with that movie. I wrote a short-story where that happens
thanks for the comment Helena
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Beautifully written. I was lulled by the pace.
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Delightful. And it is so true. Rochelle’s collection really stirred everyone’s imagination this week.
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Loved the exploration of all the artefacts.
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Loved this! I can feel the rush of curiosity and then the powerful memory attached to it. Was the memory in the storyteller or in the piece? Either way, a powerful way to use the prompt.
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hmm good question
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Quite imaginative, left me wanting to spend more time with your character. Good work!
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This was lovely, I really enjoyed the way you brought in the items on the shelf. Well done
Dee
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What a wonderful imagination!
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Sweet to play with those dear collectibles .. each one has a story
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I am a tad behind on return visits… Thank you for yours.
Your piece reminds me of what could possibly be and episode for ‘The Twilight Zone’ – Each piece picked up transforming you to perhaps an actual memory. Nicely done. I like this very much.
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