Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

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.

25 responses to “The Spinning Wheel”

  1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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

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  2. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    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
    oneta hayes

    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
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Yes! Definitely Oneta! 😊

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  4. GHLearner Avatar
    GHLearner

    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
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      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
        GHLearner

        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
        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Sounds like a novel!! 😊

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  5. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    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
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      I believe so too Keith! 😊

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  6. poetisatinta Avatar
    poetisatinta

    so well written I want it to go on!

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you love! 😊

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  7. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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

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  8. authorfleurl Avatar
    authorfleurl

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

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  9. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

    Me too Bill! Thank you. 🙏

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  10. Bill Avatar
    Bill

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

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  11. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    Uh oh

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      😉

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  12. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

    Thank you Iain! 😉

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  13. Iain Kelly Avatar
    Iain Kelly

    Oh, good cliffhanger. Well done.

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  14. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Is there a sequel?

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Possibly Sadje! 😊

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Cool 👍🏼

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  15. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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

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  16. trishsplace Avatar
    trishsplace

    Whoops! Bad decision? 🙂

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