
The sun rose beautifully in the southern skies. Surprisingly, this town turned out to be a gorgeous and quite place. The sound of rustling leaves played a lovely symphony to her ears and the flickering sunlight brought warmth to her skin. With eyes closed, she breathed the cool, crisp air.
“Are you new here, child?” a voice called as she walked down the empty street.
Gigi turned to see a silver-haired grandma with an unmistakable beauty despite her age. She motioned to her, smiling, but stopped at the sight of her house.
Astounding doesn’t quite describe it.
No. Grandma’s abode was a little place of heaven on earth. Its brick wall was festooned with the splendor of autumn leaves in burgundy red and vivid tangerines. Its door painted with fresh cyan was a charming contrast to the vibrant façade, too.
“Goodness! Your house is beyond splendid, ma’am!” She exclaimed in awe.
Grandma gave a wide smile, her eyes glistened in delight. “Thank you! Credits go to my husband, dear. Welcome to the neighborhood. I’m Lora.”
Word Count: 175
Here is for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers prompt. Thank you PJ for another fun prompt.
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April 5, 2016 at 3:13 pm
yay! I would love to know what happens next? 😀 this has some Alice in Wonderland feels! 😀
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April 6, 2016 at 11:58 am
Hmm… seems like my Gigi walked on an adventure herself! Haha.
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April 6, 2016 at 8:33 pm
ooohhh. hhahaaha
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April 5, 2016 at 9:07 pm
Delightful story, but I don’t know why.. I am suspicious of that old lady.. lol
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April 6, 2016 at 12:01 pm
Oh, now you got me thinking of a little red ridding hood scene! Thank you, Lori! 😀
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April 6, 2016 at 12:23 pm
*laughs* don’t ya just love how ideas spring around that way? go for it, Maria!
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April 7, 2016 at 9:58 am
Hahaha! Our playful imaginations are always amusing, Lori. 😀
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April 7, 2016 at 3:59 pm
Aye, that they are Maria 😀
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April 5, 2016 at 10:43 pm
This has an intriguing tale, I think it has potential for a longer piece 🙂
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April 6, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Hmm… I think so, too. 😀 Thanks, Angie!
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April 6, 2016 at 12:46 am
A wonderful, charming tale! Your descriptions in this piece are wonderful. Great story!
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April 6, 2016 at 12:17 pm
Thank you, PJ! Thanks for the prompt, too. I love the image you chose. ❤
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April 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Thank you Maria! I just love that image and have been waiting to use it for quite some time. I’m so glad you like it!
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April 7, 2016 at 10:01 am
Great choice PJ! It’s really beautiful. 😀 So colorful and beautiful, it makes us smile.
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April 7, 2016 at 10:05 am
I’m glad you like it. I really like it too. I hope my future prompts will be as pleasing!
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April 7, 2016 at 10:08 am
I’m sure it will be! We’ll be all looking forward to it. 😀 *excited*
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April 7, 2016 at 10:10 am
Thank you so much! 😀 😀
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April 7, 2016 at 12:19 pm
You’re welcome, PJ! 🙂 🙂
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April 7, 2016 at 6:42 pm
❤ ❤
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April 6, 2016 at 1:55 am
Hmm…I can’t shake off my spidey sense that tells me Grandma Lora is not to be trusted *glares suspiciously*
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April 6, 2016 at 12:21 pm
Ooh… this sounds like a prelude to a grisly tale? Haha! Poor Grandma Lora to merit suspicions. But maybe she’s something… or not!
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April 6, 2016 at 2:50 am
Lovely use of words and descriptions. Besides the visual picture, you also used sounds (rustling leaves) and touch. I’d like to know what happens next.
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April 6, 2016 at 12:23 pm
Thank you so much! Glad to hear you enjoyed the imagery. 🙂 Hmm… we’ll see about what could happen to Grandma Lora and Gigi.
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April 6, 2016 at 5:40 am
Excellent tale Maria, enjoyed it very much….
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April 6, 2016 at 12:24 pm
Happy to hear that from you. Thank you so much, Michael! 🙂
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April 6, 2016 at 8:44 am
A lovely meeting in a beautiful neighbourhood. Making new friends, and finding the right place for her to be. Well written pretty lady!
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April 7, 2016 at 9:56 am
Nice to have that kind of neighborhood, no? 🙂 Thanks, Mandi! You’re lovely yourself!
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April 6, 2016 at 3:28 pm
I love the line, “estooned with the splendor of autumn leaves” – loving it 🙂
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April 7, 2016 at 9:58 am
YAY! Glad you do! Thank you, Biku. 😀
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April 7, 2016 at 1:24 pm
You are very welcome 🙂
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April 7, 2016 at 1:54 am
Fairytalish and lovely Maria!
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April 7, 2016 at 10:06 am
Thank you, Shivangi! 😀
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