Saturday 16 August 2014

For, the House

Writing for Friday Fictioneers again, hosted by Rochelle here

PHOTO PROMPT -Copyright - Jan Wayne Fields

The smell of antiquity filled my nostrils as I entered my new residence.
"You know the history," my broker had exclaimed, "Everybody who has lived here has turned out to be a legendary writer! Daniel Defoe, Dickens, Christie and most recently, Rowling."

I could be next.
"Yes, you could be!" He read my thoughts. "Sign up for a bright future, now." I bought his house and his tales.

As I now sit at the same exquisite table and write my first piece, I can already feel words coming naturally to me. You might just see my name in this year's bestsellers!
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Here's to our lucky places, lucky houses, lucky pens, lucky days, lucky colors and everything lucky. Here's to the futility of acknowledging luck.   

27 comments:

  1. Dear Soumyaa,

    She's nothing if not an optimist. I'll be looking for her on the best seller list. Nicely done.

    shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. I hope her optimism does work for her. She'll send you a copy of her work, autographed ;)

      Thank you, Rochelle!

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  2. Aha! Lovely tale :) Start writing & be there on the list, Soumyaa! Best wishes :)

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    1. Thank you Anita!
      Though, being on the list is nowhere on my list currently ;)

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  3. Ah, the winds of happy change :) May the dream be realised, Soumyaa :)

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  4. i'd like to buy that house too...smiles...i love your character's optimism and outlook for the future.

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    1. I'm glad you do. May the Sun always shine bright on her ;) (you see what I did there?)

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  5. Ah! I wonder...is it the pen, the desk itself, the chair that brings rich reward to all who pause amongst them? Lovely upbeat use of the prompt.

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    1. We can only keep wondering, unless we use them and experience!
      Thank you for stopping by.

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  6. I would definitely want to buy that house! Great story!

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    1. Unfortunately, its not on sale! She'll let you know when she outgrows it ;)

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  7. Interested in buying a bridge that wordsworth, whitman and whittier walked across? Randy

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    1. Hi Randy,
      Does the bridge lead me to the house?

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  8. Interesting. All the best.

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  9. You nailed it, Soumyaa! This is a teachable moment, learn from it and keep going! Well done! :)

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    1. Finally! Thank you, dear Kent, for you have always been supportive. I'd have never edited if it wasn't for you ;)

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    2. The broker's claim seems to be true.

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  10. I admire her optimism. I wish it were that simple. :)

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    1. Exactly! Nothing's ever that simple.
      Yet, optimism should keep prevailing :)

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  11. I want the lucky charm too! care for a roomie??? ;-) Nicely done, Soumyaa. Liked how you wove the dream here.

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    1. I'm sure I can make some space for you, Uma ;) you're always welcome.

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  12. Dear Soumyaa, Good story and I hope she's on the best sellers list by this time next year! Nan :)

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    1. Dear Nan,
      She thanks you for supporting her dreams :)
      Love.

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  13. Soumyaa, I wish her all the best. It would be great if it was that easy wouldn't it. Well written. : ) ---Susan

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