Don’t stare for long (Friday Fictioneers)
I loved to stare at Grandma’s jar.
She said it was a very special jar. She called it the Jar of Souls.
It sounded mysterious and magical.
Everyone I ever asked said it was poppycock or balderdash.
But I remember Grandma’s eyes when she talked about it. The hush in her voice, the constellations in her gaze.
Whenever I got the chance, I stared at the jar.
Now, I wish I could get out.
One day I will. I feel my power growing.
Grandma stares into the jar.
Can she feel me glaring back? I know she does.
I wait.
This is Friday Fictioneers prompt
Word count: 100
Rambles, writing and amusing musings 
Dear Laurie,
I really like ‘constellations in her eyes.’ Intriguing tale that leaves me feeling there’s more story here. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle. The image is fantastic!
I bet Grandma was once trapped in the jar too
Ooooooooo interesting idea. I love it Neil
Just what I thought, Neil! And I bet the granddaughter takes over as custodian of the jar when she escapes!
Ooooooooo you are all too clever! Well done. I have the BEST readers
I’m worried now – need to go and check my jar of marmalade. You never know!
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Haha well beware the jar…
I feel Grandma could have given her a bit of warning! Liked the mix of the magical with the matter-of-fact telling.
Hmmmm maybe Grandma wanted her in there? Too curious for her own good perhaps
I was kicking back ready for a story about grandma’s jar. Of course, I should have known. Nice job Laurie.
Hahaha thanks John. Nothing is quite as it seems 😉
No. For sure.
That grandma was not a very nice one…,
Thank you Bjorn. Yes quite evil…
Or is she…
Maybe she is protecting her? I like to think she is a nasty one
i enjoyed this snip-it that could easily be in a chapter of a story!
Thank you Sandi! I love these 100 words prompts
Oh, not a grandmother I would want. Creepy, this! And well done.
Yesssssss she is! 😲
Grandma should have known better to have warned the child. Well written, Laurie. Cheers, Varad
Yes very true… unless she meant it
Strange tale to scary then…
What a fabulous tale! It’s a great tale in itself, and then it opens so many possibilities…I don’t think Grandma was wicked. She had a task to carry out, and needed a successor. When the granddaughter breaks out, she will find that no time has elapsed in our world, and grandma is lying dead on the floor. The girl will have responsibility for the souls. Do you mind if I steal the concept? Seriously?
Wow! Totally… go for it 😆 i love your interptetation of what i hinted at. Seriously… i want to read your version 😉
Wow this is really imaginative with a number possibilities – very well done 🙂
Thank you Dahlia. I love the sparkles in that jar!
I can imagine there will be sparks flying when she gets out. It sounds as if there is battle of strong wills to come.
Oooooo yes indeed! And i am not sure who would win… yet
Whoa, I did not expect that ending. Very creative take on the prompt.
Thank you! Its such a good photo prompt… very mysterious
Grandma had a hold on things. Fun and intriguing story leaving us with a want for more.
Isadora 😎
Thank you Isadora!! 😆
This is brilliant. Wouldn’t it be awesome if our characters were in the same story… I love this x
I know… I actually thought yours was from Grandma’s POV magically at the same time mines was from the kid’s…. cool and a little creepy!
Oooh, this is fun. Maybe grandma has to die before the MC can get out.
Oooooooo love your idea… 😁
The back story in this is absolutely fascinating. Well done.
Thank you Sandra. Yes this one has a lot going on… almost wished for more words