The Spinning Wheel

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Friday Fictioneers July 8, 2022

(100 words)
It was there, she could see it. The magic spinning wheel. Only the queen had been allowed to touch it and before that, the queen mother and so on. Since the queens death, no one had dared touch it, not even to put it away for safe-keeping.

The lovely young maid, longed to place her slender hands on the rich, dark mahogany surface, it called to her mournfully. She could hear how badly it wanted to sing. She could make it sing, she knew it.

Gingerly, timidly she sat upon the stool and placed her hand on the wheel.

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25 responses to “The Spinning Wheel”

  1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

    Yes!! Fantastic! Thank you Ms. Jade! 🙏

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  2. msjadeli Avatar

    There is a new Queen, whether the kingdom is ready for her or not. The wheel chooses her. Good story.

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  3. oneta hayes Avatar

    I’m for happy endings so I love the tune she created! Go, little maid, spin me a melody.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Yes! Definitely Oneta! 😊

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  4. GHLearner Avatar

    Beautifully told, her longing to use a well-crafted tool is loud and clear. Why should there be a bad outcome if there isn’t a fairy godmother who cursed her.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      In days of old, a maid could be put to death for touching a “better’s property.” But I prefer a happy ending too! Thank you GH! 😊

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      1. GHLearner Avatar

        How interesting (and horrible). I didn’t know that, only knew about the hunting ban. I wonder what would happen if a maid looked into the stepmother’s mirror… oh the possibilities…

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

        Sounds like a novel!! 😊

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  5. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    I have a feeling this will go well, it’s what the wheel wants I’m sure.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      I believe so too Keith! 😊

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  6. poetisatinta Avatar

    so well written I want it to go on!

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  7. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

    Hi fleurl – I sure do hope so!! Very happy you enjoyed it! 😊

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  8. authorfleurl Avatar

    And….did she make it sing? What a cool story! Love this one.

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  9. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

    Me too Bill! Thank you. 🙏

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  10. Bill Avatar

    I’m in favor of a happy outcome. Nice one, Gypsie.

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  11. Iain Kelly Avatar

    Oh, good cliffhanger. Well done.

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  12. Sadje Avatar

    Is there a sequel?

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        Cool 👍🏼

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  13. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

    Hope not …. Remember “Sword and the Stone?” 😉

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  14. trishsplace Avatar

    Whoops! Bad decision? 🙂

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