Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about a poorly execute plan, begins after the photo.
Genre: Fantasy/Humor
Photo by: Kent Bonham
A Terrible Blunder
“The Faerie King is furious about the Princess being kidnapped so many times,” explained Deerbark.
“Woe to the next kidnapper,” agreed Seedwing.
Deerbark shuddered at the thought. “So, I’ve arranged a trap to capture a Human child to amuse the King.”
“Okay…”
“I’ve made a lollipop. One lick, and they’ll be transported to a terrible dungeon.”
First one, then three, then twenty children passed it by, most just said “Ew!”.
“Why?” wailed Deerbark.
“What flavor is it?” said Seedwing.
“Yew-Bark and Sparrow-Feather flavor.”
“That should work, then. Hmmm.”
By chance, the Faerie Princess discovered it. “Ooh my favorite!” she squealed, and licked it.
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Each week, the Friday Fictioneers join for a repast of glazed toadstools, jasmine blossom curry, and cups of sandalwood tea. There, flash fiction stories are imagined based upon a photo prompt. Look here for more exciting stories based upon the photo above: http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/3-october-2014/
EagleAye
I think we have one of those under our sofa? =/
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Haha! I think everyone does. 😉
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I loved that you could make a fantasy out of that ugly thing! 😀
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The Faerie King needs to get himself a new security team. Everyone knows human children only eat booger-flavoured lollypops 🙂 Just the sort of clever tale we’ve come to expect, Eric.
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Haha! No kidding. I think the two guys need to learn about more about Human children, that is, when the King is done torturing them for their terrible blunder. 😉 Glad you enjoyed and thanks so much!
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Oops. 😉 Randy
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Yeah. That one’s going to hurt. 😉
Thanks much, Randy.
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This made me laugh – thank yew!
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Thank yew! Laughs are what I was hoping for. Thanks for stopping by!
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Very cute story. I’d have guess mouse flavored, for cats.
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Haha! I think that could be arranged. Good to see you, Bill! 🙂
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Ah the irony! Loved the story.
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Hehe. It makes for fun stories. Thanks so much! 🙂
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🙂
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Dear Eric,
Best laid plans of mice and faeries. Unfortunate. Who knew the princess had such weird tastes. I don’t think the king’s going to be happy about this. I, on the other hand, am I happy I stopped by to ready your story. I leave smiling.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Smiles are what I’m aiming for. So glad to hear that. Things are about to get sticky for our wayward idea men (faeries). I expect they’re running for their lives just now. Thanks so much, Rochelle!
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Dear EA,
I loved the world you built and the way the story carried us along, laughing at the flavor and then at the way the Princess licked it and at the thought of where she ended up. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thanks so much for the kind words, Doug! That…lollipop looked like that flavor to me. Glad to know it entertained. 🙂
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After reading so many dark stories I know where to come for some relief and you never fail. Very well thought and written.
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Thanks, Indira. Consider this a haven from darkness. A place where you’re encouraged to smile. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the story. I appreciate that. 🙂
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Aaaah..irony, it’s so ironic.
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Sometimes avoiding something is the quickest way to stumble into it. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the visit! 🙂
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Dear EagleAye, I LOVE THIS STORY! Made me laugh a lot! If I was Deerbark, I would leave for parts unknown and tell him not to look back. Nan 🙂
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Hehe. Yay! I love hearing that. I was hoping for some good laughs. Both of them are quickly leaving the territory post haste. The King’s ire is legendary. 😉
Thanks much, Nan!
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