Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story about positive changes begins after the photo.
Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor
Photo by: Dawn M. Miller
The Supportive Husband
As Annette wandered through the rummage sale. “Oh Lester! A 1959 Bimaldi lamp.”
“Another lamp?,” groaned Lester.
She picked it up and rubbed it to remove the dust.
*poof*
A Genie appeared and hovered over the pair. “I am the Genie of the Lamp!” it boomed.
“Look Lester, A genie!” cheered Annette.
“Seems awfully short.”
“I will grant you two wishes,” said the Genie.
“Why only two?” said Annette.
“It’s a tough economy for everybody.”
“Things always go wrong with these,” warned Lester.
“I’d like my husband to be more supportive,” smiled Annette.
*poof*
“Great work!” crowed Annette, as Lester the Labrador barked happily.
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Every week, the wise and wonderful Rochelle Wisoff-Fields takes the Friday Fictioneers through fantastic fun in the flowering fields of our imagination. From a photo prompt, the gang writes up to 100 words of flash fiction or poetry. Won’t you join us? Here’s this week’s prompt: http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/7-february-2014/
EagleAye
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Ha ha ha. Not fair though.
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She does have another wish. But if she asks to be rich, I fear she’ll be turned into a safe!
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Dog-gone good!
janet
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Haha! Thanks! 🙂
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Now that’s funny. Beware her second wish though. haha!
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Seriously. The Genie kinda twisted her wish around. The next one might be a doozie! Thanks for stopping in!
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Unconditional love. LOL
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Hehe. I guess that’s the modern world. Thanks much for stopping in. 🙂
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I had a genie in my lamp, too! Only two wishes? Times are getting tough!
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Yep, that’s inflation. It’s tough for everybody out there. 😉
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ha ha ha …….. great fun 🙂
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Thank you much!
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lol now that was good. at least she was satisfied with the outcome of her wish. Things always go wrong with genies, after all 🙂
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I was tempted for her to wish she had a million dollars, then she’d turn into a safe. Things always go wrong with Genies after all. I chose a different direction in the end. In any event, she’s got a terrific companion now who doesn’t question her at all. Thanks for reading and commenting!
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Ha! Now he’ll cuddle and fetch her slippers without complaint. Fabulous. What will wish two be?.
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Given this Genie’s track record, I think it’ll have to be a careful one, whatever it is. At least she’s got a loving and supportive dog. That means a lot. 😉 Thanks for stopping in!
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Very funny. You just can’t trust a bargain genie. To get the best results you’d have to go first class.
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Indeed. Second-hand Genies just aren’t up to snuff. Maybe if she went to Saks, she’d get four wishes and more maybe results more reflective of the intent. 😉 Thanks for visiting and commenting. 🙂
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That is an awesome ending!
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Cool story. Any you and I were right on target this week!
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So cool. Lamps just lend themselves to Genies. It just feels right. Thanks for stopping in! 🙂
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You’re weird. ..What no Terror Birds?
DJ
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Hehe. Shifting priorities. Now it’s Genies. 🙂
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I hope she uses her second wish to turn him back. Very carefully worded of course.
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It seems that’s important with this Genie. Another awry wish might make things worse! 😉
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This is great fun – and only 2 wishes! I absolutely love labs – my favorite dog in the world – any kind from golden retrievers to chocolate Labs. They will entertain you for ever. Thanks for the read and if I were her, I would save the left over wish! Thanks, Nan
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Haha! So cool. I love Labs too. I think they’re the greatest dog. So happy and upbeat; a dog’s dog.Glad you enjoyed the story. I’ll keep them coming. Thanks for visiting. I’ll keep the light on for you.
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Ahh, Good dog, Lester. Sit Lester….nice story, Eric. Sending you a scratch behind your ears and a doggie treat. Laughing.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hehe. Dog happy! *bounce bounce* Thanks so much Rochelle!
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If your husband must be a dog a Labrador is a great choice!
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True, given her choice, it’s not a bad way to go. Thanks much for stopping in!
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Oh, Eric. I must confess to a hearty laugh. I’m rather surprised she didn’t turn him into a pack mule. That’s what I’m used for at garage sales.
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Great! I love to hear that. Now that you mention it, a pack mule would’ve been good too. I’ve been in that situation many times too. At least later on, I get a kiss. A pack mule can’t claim that. Glad you got a laugh and thanks for stopping to comment! 🙂
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Ahahaha! This was great. I think I may have to check out more lamps next time at a yard sale!
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Ha! I have a feeling your husband should be nervous…unless he really likes dogs of course. 😉 Thanks for swinging by, Linda! 🙂
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Dog as man’s best friend or man as dog’s best friend – loved it.
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Thank you! 🙂
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