Sand through an hourglass (Friday Fictioneers)
PHOTO PROMPT © Brenda Cox
The perfect disguise for my time travel machine. A gleaming green beauty. It will seem as though I have just stepped from my vehicle after a long commute. I didn’t take into account that traveling machines in the future would look far different… And operate far differently.
They fly for one.
They’re electric for another.
I’m pinched as soon as I emerge. Robotic faces stare impassively at me. “Sir, if you would come this way.”
It wasn’t a choice. My machine will return to where I came from.
They’ll know the experiment worked.
And I’ll be stuck here. For now.
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Word Count: 100
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Rambles, writing and amusing musings 
I always look forward to reading your stories. This one is comic and inventive
Thank you so much Neil!! 🥰 I try to keep it interesting 🤪🤣
Dear Laurie,
Now that time machine woudl be conspicuous indeed. I hope someone comes to rescue him soon. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Right? Hahaha I love the image though
Still waiting for those flying cars we were promised – maybe one day, although I’d quite like an old 2CV as well – perhaps not for time travel though!
So am I! Flying cars and robotic help!
Mission accomplished! Sort of. But this time traveler seems to have the right attitude. Love your take on the prompt, Laurie.
Thank you Dora!
The 2CV was originally designed to go places that other cars couldn’t, so it’s quite fitting it should progress to the next level!
Hahaha oh I didn’t know that! That’s gold, thank you
What an iconic time travelling machine ❤
Thank you!
I love the character’s ability to stay calm and reasoned under such pressure.
Well they are determined !
I love a good time machine story. I suppose a 2CV is better than a DeLorean, at least the colors fun! Creative story, Laurie.
I think it looks much better! Thank you
“For now” is the key for surely a new invention is on the way.
Oh yes, I sure of it.
It may not look like what it is, but it will be noticed. Fun story, Laurie.
Exactly!
The inventor certainly doesn’t bother to be afraid or discouraged! I can almost hear the gears grinding in his brain toward his next invention.
Yes! Exactly
Super!
Thank you!