The Gift (Friday Fictioneers)
The fire had been years ago. There was one room, a small one, tucked away out the back that was still structurally sound. That was where I hid, on the day of the fire. That is where I hide now, day after day, year after year. My sanctuary.
I survived because of the power I had been gifted on that same fateful day. Which is why I can’t leave. This is my home. This was hers.
I hold my hand up to the dying sun. In a blink my hand becomes a living flame. Superpowers are not always a gift.
This is a Friday Fictioneers prompt
word count: 100
Learning to control and channel one’s superpower is no easy feat…It’s like writing 🙂 Nicely done.
Thank you !
Indeed. Be careful what you wish for. Good piece.
Tracey
Thank you Tracey!
Super powers, something to be reckoned with! Good take on the prompt
Thank you !
A blessing… but mostly a curse it sounds like.
Yes I think so, not what she thought she wanted
With great power comes great responsibility…or so someone said.
Yes indeed, great loss too
True enough.
Unique take on the prompt, I love it. I wonder how long it takes until someone discovers her and tries to take advantage.
Yes! Exactly…. She needs to stay hidden but that sort of thing will always get found out. Thank you!
Fantastic story, sort of like the grown-up answer to Elsa in “Frozen” (sorry, I cringe to mention the movie, but I did enjoy it when I saw it with my daughter a couple of years ago).
Don’t be sorry, I love that movie 😀 and thank you!
Yay! You’re welcome! I was worried that you might look down on it, as so many people seem to. I was inclined to do the same BEFORE I saw it, but loved after I watched when I was watching it with my daughter. It’s a real fairy tale, with a real underlying message.
Gosh I know…. So many people are grumpy about it but I loved it… I’m such a sap… Makes me want to call my sister every time I see it. We talk. Just not as often as I’d like! So thank you for the compliment.
I was going to write about my super power but not ready to disclose – yet. I love your take, the feel of it. Wish I could be more clear but I’m sleep deprived, not articulate but I can feel the story.
Lily
Thanks Lily, but hey, lack of sleep can lead to interesting novel ideas… Write everything down, read it back when your more awake 😀 would love to hear about your superpower !
Cool, Laurie. This is like an origin story and presents such a conflict for your character because she can’t leave. This could go places. Great story.
Thank you Amy! I’ve been toying with this one for a while actually 😀
Dear Lauri,
I agree with Amy. You set the tone very well and the feeling of desolation is tangible. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle! 😆
Reblogged this on J. Kleist-Corwin and commented:
Are you staring at a blank screen with no writing ideas? Here is a prompt from Laurie Bell. Every Friday she inspires us. I especially like this one. Go for it.
Thank you!! 😍😃 please everyone join in the fun. Technically it is through Rochelle Wisoff-fields follow my link and get to know her, she is the mother of Friday Fictioners! All are welcome to join in 😃