PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Dale’s on an early morning neighborhood walk. As dawn light breaks through clouds, beams fall on the brick building. Are her senses deceiving her? The painted forest gleams. Painted geese are flying. The jay calls. She inhales the perfume of peonies. Darkened windows in the cabin flick on.
Dale shakes herself from the illusion and reaches for her camera. Everything shrinks to one dimension as she snaps a photo. She’s convinced it was a trick of the light.
Next morning, Dale approaches and sees a woman standing at the cabin door, beckoning. Eyes wide, Dale hesitates – then goes towards her.
[100 words]
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is the steadfast host of Friday Fictioneers.
Tao Talk 
That is a magic mural…
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How did you know that happened? I tried to keep it a secret! ;-)
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:) <3
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She just has to believe enough
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<3
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You have a lot of magic in your writing, here. I like how poetic it all is, weaving spells with your words. Great one.
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David, so happy you enjoyed the story, thank you :)
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If she goes in the cabin, will she return?
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Good question, Clare. Dale knows…
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Ha! Ha!
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This mural is really impressive. When I looked at it first before reding your story, I also thought it’s incredible how three dimensional the two ducks or geese on the right side look, as if they were literally coming out of the wall!
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Yes, it is an awesome way to bring drab city buildings to life :)
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And Dale returns to her laptop and shares her fantastical tale with her blog readers — under fiction, of course!
The mural has a life of its own. 😀
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It’s getting a lot of traffic this week :)
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Very intriguing story Li. The fantasy comes alive.
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Sadje, thank you. It was a fun one to write.
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You’re most welcome
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You have created a wonderful descriptive and magical scene with a touch of fantastic fantasy. An enjoyable read, indeed.
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James thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the story.
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Highly imaginative! Magical wordsmith your are!
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Neel, much appreciated, thank you :)
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Very mysterious. I want to know more.
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I do also! You’ll have to ask Dale :)
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And then? And then? Do tell… Fantastic story!
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I’m referring all questions to Dale ;)
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😂
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…and Dale was never seen again? Hopefully not. Magical tale.
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Thanks much, Iain :)
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I wonder what happened next. I guess I’ll have to ask Dale!
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:) <3
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i wonder if it was rochelle asking if she could use the photo for friday fictioneers. :)
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:) Of course it was!
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That’s a painting that looks magic for sure. (K)
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I enjoyed how you drew Dale into her own photograph. Well done!
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Thanks much, Alicia :)
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As always, in awe of your storytelling! ❤️
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Thank you, Punam. I’m still thinking about your poor drunken man <3
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A wonderful magical scene Lisa 🪄 😊
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Happy you like the story, thank you :)
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I would go towards her as well. Well done.
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Thanks, Athling!
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Dear Lisa,
We all know that Dale’s walks are magical. At least her prowess with the lens is. ;) Delightful story with the MC being someone we know and love.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, well said!
Shalom,
Lisa
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Beautifully mysterious ✍🏾
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Thank you, Jude.
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My pleasure.
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I enjoyed this, Lisa. You made an already beautifully captured photo come alive. I liked how you made Dale the MC of your story. And there was a bit of mystery at the end too. Brava!
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Adele, thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed the story <3
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Oooooo mysterious and magical! Fabulous. I would enter too.
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:)
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Nice shift from meta to magical.
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Thanks, Nobbin!
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She put a spell on her!
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:)
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Ooh, will she be off on a journey then? Nice.
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A journey of one sort or another, maybe just through the pages of the book…
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Oops wrong story. Dale definitely will be off on a journey :) Thank you, Brit.
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🙂
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