Copyright–Dawn M. Miller
This is the photo prompt for our 100-word stories for Friday Fictioneers. Write your story and join the party–everyone is invited! Here’s mine:
GENIE
The door sign stated, “Children must be held by the hand.” Ok, but my kid’s got two hands, always touchin’ stuff. We stepped into the Antique Boutique. Donnie, displaying his usual curiosity, brushed against a lamp–and a genie appeared!
Three wishes were offered, to which Donnie replied, “I want to touch that moose head up there.” A gust lifted him high, and settled him back on his feet.
“Your second wish?”
Donnie’s eyes were wide now, “An XBOX 360!” And there it was.
“Your third wish?”
“I wish I had more wishes.”
POOF, an entire table of lamps appeared.
See? That’s how easy it is to come up with 100 words. Give it a shot, and link your post to Rochelle’s blog linky. Or, just pop over and read what others have written.
HI Pattis Great and I was not expecting the end.
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lol I really like your take on the magic lamps. I’ve always wanted to hear a story where the wisher wished for more wishes. I’m smiling with joy, thinking of all the clever things Donnie will wish for. Great little story. You do a remarkable job of packing a whole story in 100 words. 🙂
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LOL! you clever girl.
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Don’t genies usually have a “you can’t wish for more wishes” clause?
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Those genie’s are so crafty!
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Finally, a wish for more wishes…although so far, there are only lamps. We should maybe wait and see. Now I know why there are “No Touching” signs in stores. 🙂
janet
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How imaginative! Cool story, Patti. I don’t think I could write one as interesting as yours. Blessings to you…
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Lamps? Well, genies — of course. I certainly didn’t go there. Such a surprise. Love how your mind works.
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Hahaha clever kid… I loved the ending.
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Yea that was easy for sure. You imagination on this prompt is great.
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Excellent!
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Aha! That’s a smart kid. I’m glad someone else went with the Genie idea. This was a fun one!
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Nicely done, Patti. I liked your thought in this one a lot. 🙂
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Look on the bright side, at least he didn’t make the last wish first.
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Dear Patti
Donnie’s a smart boy and very hands on. 😉 Clever story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well now, bringin’ kids into antique shops … uh, no.
blessings ~ maxi
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clever kid! proud of Donnie 🙂
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Haha, brilliant!
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smart kid. I used to go antiquing with my mom when I was little. I do miss it.
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I love this – from the kid-like wishes to the unexpected result of his final wish. I did have to chuckle at the two hands comment – I’ve had that problem too.. even worse when I have both kids with me. They should hand out straight jackets at the door 🙂
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Really cute, funny story and well-written. That was one generous genie.
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So the wish for more wishes wish does work after all? 😉
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Wow, that kid knew how to get around the Aladdin “and no wishing for more wishes” rule. Just wish for more magical lamps. A genie genius!
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Clever, Patti! Really great job with the dialect and narrative… pulled me right in!
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I always thought i would wish for more wishes but NEVER considered how they would appear!
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You go, Donnie. I love that he got more wishes. Life is magical. Great story!
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Good story and I like his third wish – clever boy! Yes, Life is magical! Thanks for the entertainment! Nan
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Ah ha! Wonderful story. It’s like your wrote the story first then went and found the picture to match!
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