The Refund
“It’s lovely here,” said Elizabeth as they strolled down the wooded path. “But this is no Faerie Kingdom!”
“What would convince you?” said Rachel.
“With tangible proof, I’ll refund your psychoanalyst fees.”
A unicorn passed them on the path. “Good morrow, Rachel!” it called.
Elizabeth stared blankly.
Rachel grinned. “About that refund…”
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This week at Grammar Ghoul Press’ Shapeshifting 13 writing challenge, we’re writing exactly 52 words based upon the photo above. This is my story. Look here to see what others wrote: http://www.grammarghoulpress.com/shapeshifting-13-16-kickoff/#more-2090
It’s a trick! Someone stuck an ice cream cone to that horse’s head!!
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Haha! 😀 You saw straight through the ruse. The guy who did it must have been a ventriloquist too, since the horse was talking. 😉
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The unicorn owes Rachel money too, because he couldn’t believe psychoanalysts were real.
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Haha! 😀 Yep. Rachel’s making out like a bandit.
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Deliciously delightful 😀
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Thanks Lyn! 🙂
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Truly, made me smile!
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Love to hear that! Thanks kindly 🙂
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And…congrats! Well deserved.
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Maverick Racheal. Liked the ventriloquist angle in your story. Cleverly incorporated.
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Hehe. There was no ventriloquist. I was just joking with Joetwo. That really was a unicorn. So Elizabeth really does owe her the psychoanalyst fees. 🙂
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lol, too cute!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Beautiful use of the prompt picture. It looks so like a Faerie Kingdom. a Univorn would have done it for me too.
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That picture is so beautiful the only thing I thought that fit was a faerie kingdom. It just begged for a unicorn. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks much! 🙂
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very unique story. Strange but very sweet. Great job. 🙂
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I do try to write outside the box as often as possible. 😉 Thanks so much, Susan! 🙂
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