INTO
THE UNREAL WORLD
“The
real world!” Ginny cried.
“I forgot how beautiful it was,” I
sighed.
“Be
careful, girls,” the Master cautioned. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
“And
the beholder probably bewitched this gateway, too.” I grumbled, kneeling on the
paving stones, preparing for the jump.
The
Master made no answer. He had lost
his second sight. Beholden to the
beholder, we paid our ransom in kind, Ginny, her golden hair and I, my perfect
teeth.
Desperate to escape; we no longer knew
what was real or what other traps awaited us. Together, we hurled ourselves into the unreal world.
This Dabble in FLASH FICTION is from FRIDAY FICTIONEERS courtesy of:
PS: Lindaura is desperate for a review of her lesbian crime thriller on http://amzn.to/1iefbMs
THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS - it's not what you expect....but I want to know what you think about it. Thanks!
Ah...magic. Nice use of the prompt. Good luck with your book.
ReplyDeleteThank you and thank you about my book, too!
DeleteGreat story. If they will be free, then real or unreal, they should jump!
ReplyDeleteYes, they have to chance. They've already paid enough. Thanks!
DeleteThere is real and unreal and can one live in the other? I say, ask a writer!
ReplyDeleteTrue, we certainly live in our own dream worlds...
DeleteHair and teeth. What a terrible price. There's a lot of suspense here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for noticing the hair and teeth. Ouch!
Deletehair, teeth.. so creepy. what a dear price to pay. (hate that Patrick 'stole' my comment) :)
ReplyDeleteAh that Patrick, so sneaky. He has all the teeth, by the way...
DeleteThe prospect of paying with either is unthinkable. Very scary.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandra. I kept my second sight, though.
DeleteThis one has me a bit confused. But all I can say is "Jump, Ginny, Jump!"
ReplyDeleteI probably didn't write this clearly enough. In too much of a rush. Maybe I'll fix it....
DeleteDear Lindaura,
ReplyDeleteSo they jumped hairless and toothless into the unknown. Frighteningly magical.
shalom,
Rochelle
Yes, they certainly gave a lot only to stand on the brink of the unknown. Thanks!
DeleteDear Lindaura,
ReplyDeleteThis reminded me of Heinlein's Glory Road. Have you read it. His wife's name was Ginny and a character like her can be found in many of his stories, including the one I mentioned. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
No, I never Glory Road. I read Heinlein when I was a child - during that time I was hiding out in the public library, escaping from Los Angeles. I read all the Sci Fi I could get my hands on, but I never read Glory Road. Should I? Thanks for the tip,
DeleteLindaura
Toothless and Hairless, sounds like a great crime fighting duo--or perhaps comedy team. I'm glad they have the courage to leap into the unknown. Now, I must take a peek under that little black dress.
ReplyDeleteYes, you must take a peek! We'll leave toothless and hairless out of it though...
DeleteToo give up your greatest feature to escape . . .
ReplyDeleteInteresting dilemma, when you think about it, but many have given far more. Sadly. Like their souls, for instance.
DeleteOooo good one. Much better than my little graduation ditty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Audrey, but don't run yourself down. I am going to check you out now!
DeleteThe beholder demands a high price. I hope they make it safely to the other side, be it real or unreal!
ReplyDeleteAha! so you are the Draliman! How droll of you! Poor things. They paid the price without a guarantee. But like they say, there are no guarantees in this unreal world of ours.
DeleteThere is always a price to pay for the unreal... hope the transition is worth for them
ReplyDeleteSee, when it's unrealistic, it's a lot more expensive! IN my mind, they made it into the other world - real or unreal, they escaped.
DeleteLinda, Good story and well written. I definitely think they should opt for freedom. I'm just left wondering why anyone would want their hair and teeth. That's creepy indeed. :) ---Susan
ReplyDeleteI think you give what's most precious to you. The Beholder doesn't need that stuff. It's just taking it 'cause it can!
DeleteReal and unreal - I like how you mixed them up in this curious little tale. Feels like there is so much more to it.
ReplyDeleteReality, what did Einstein say about it? Everything is relative? Oh that's relativity...Reality is in the eye of the beholder in this case.
Deletethanks!