Written as part of Sunday Photo Fiction.
“There was a silver car. The street was wet. Buildings dressed in red, bathed in green lights. Your friends approached a door in purple spotlights.” Marvin lowers his head and the voice flattens. “The vision fades. The city is familiar to them. But I can’t get anything else.”
Marvin hands Olivia the tattered flannel cloth. His body lounges the arm out as if fighting the air in the room. He sighs heavy.
“But you see them. They were at a club. .. It was Christmas. .. There can’t be a lot of purple clubs. Please, try again. Please, you just got to. ……. try. ..again.” Her face looks for Marvin to sit back up. This is the fourth try. The pressure of reality is crashing down. She was supposed to be there with them.
“My dear. They were in the city you were seeking. You know the name. You know the place. My gazing cone can’t read your mind.” Marvin rights himself up. He shakes his hand to restore feeling. His eyes reach across a table for hers. “Please, you have the answer you need. I’m very tired.”
You can sure tell the desperation in her voice! Great story!
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Thank you my dear. I was looking for a little panic and guilt for not going with them.
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I think the panic and guilt came through!
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😀
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I could and should have kept it going in a part two. Maybe I’ll go back to it
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It really does make you want to know more. Very nicely captured emotions!
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Thank you very much. I was hoping to share that desperation feeling. I think using the psychic helped plant that seed. 🙂
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I like that. When someone is missing, any tiniest of clues is leapt on and leapt on and leapt on.
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It had that air of mystery to the photo. A clairvoyant and a new style crystal ball needs a missing person or two. Thanks for the kind words and prompt. 😀
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You’re welcome 🙂
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An intriguing story – the imagery is striking. It left me wanting more! 🙂
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It’s better to leave them wanting more than asking for those five minutes of their life back. Thanks for the kind words. It is greatly appreciated. 😀
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