Magic Words – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on August 12, 2015 by EagleAye

Photo by: Madison Woods

Magic Words

LeafHeart clung to the windowsill near GreenMoon. She fluttered her wings and said, “Are you sure?”

GreenMoon shook his greenish wings in frustration. “I’ve watched this place and others like it for weeks. It always works.”

“Well, maybe the Humans aren’t ready to meet Faerie Folk.”

“Humans have changed a LOT in 200 years,” explained GreenMoon. “These shrines they built everywhere are proof of it.”

“This is a shrine?”

“Yes it is! I just have to get the magic words right and the window will open.”

“Well, try again.”

GreenMoon cleared his throat and focused his magical center.

“I’d like a Big Mac Meal, and SuperSize it, please!”
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Written for the Friday Fictioneers. Each week, we write 100+ words of flash fiction based on a photo prompt. This is my story for the week. Look here to see what others wrote based on the same picture: https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2015/08/12/14-august-2015/

About EagleAye

I like looking at the serious subjects in the news and seeking the lighter side of the issue. I love satire and spoofs. I see the ridiculous side of things all the time, and my goal is to share that light-hearted view.
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33 Responses to Magic Words – Friday Fictioneers

  1. kirizar says:
    August 12, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    The ability to order fast food ushered in the age of chubby faerie folk and signaled the inevitable demise of the fae since their wings would no longer support them and they were sucked into the grills of uncaring motorists.

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  2. Priceless Joy says:
    August 12, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Haha! Those are the magic words! Or better yet, “Give me a #1 please.” LOL! Great story Eric, I really enjoyed it.

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  3. Indira says:
    August 12, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Great story, loved it. Shrines indeed with proper Mantras/magic words to open it.

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  4. Miles Rost says:
    August 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Those are…definitely magic words for some people. XD

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  5. luckyjc007 says:
    August 13, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    LOL’s 🙂 I’ve used those magic words many times…and they work every single time!

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  7. micklively says:
    August 13, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    It’s good to find someone who can spell faerie!
    Good piece.

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  8. rochellewisoff says:
    August 13, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    Dear Eric,

    Don’t forget the other magic words like ‘high cholesterol,’ ‘clogged arteries’ and ‘obesity.’ As always I enjoyed your humorous approach to the prompt.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  9. Sally says:
    August 13, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Those magic words – your story made me smile, well done.

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  10. gahlearner says:
    August 13, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    So many people can do magic, who’d have thought. Poor fairies, though. In the future, they’ll have to work with fatty dust.

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  11. ceayr says:
    August 13, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Open Sesame Buns.
    And shove a burger or two in.
    Amusing as ever.

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  12. Lyn says:
    August 13, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Don’t do it Leafheart; the consequences will be disastrous! Always surprising us Eric, always 🙂

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  13. Yolanda Renee says:
    August 13, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    McD’s has corrupted the world of the Fae? Oh no, say it isn’t true. I guess if you target the children, why not the faeries too!

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  14. gravadee says:
    August 14, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    Its sad but true, loved your take on the prompt

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  15. i b arora says:
    August 17, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    that’s interesting

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