By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
100 words

In response to Rochelle Wisoff’s Photo Prompt Response in Exactly 💯 Words!
I passed by the antique shop every day, never entering the crowded menagerie of over-used items leftover from the past.
This day was different. The compulsion to go inside so strong, my feet turned toward the shop. I found myself standing inside, surrounded by mounds of aged household paraphernalia.
A tiny woman pressed a green wooden clock into my hands, saying this was what I was looking for.
Warmth enveloped me. Memories flooded my mind. I wished I could turn back time and make things right.
I reached for the hour hand and slowly began to turn it backward.
I wanted to know what happened next
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Hi Neil and thank you! 100 words is very short, yes? 😊
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Very intriguing beginning Ami. What happens next?
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Thank you Sadje! 100 words makes for a great inquiry letter, yes? 😉
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Indeed they do.
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Ah, the magic of a time traveler clock. A great ending.
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Thank you most kindly James! ☺️
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We can only hope her wish came true.
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Wouldn’t that be wonderful! 🙏
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This has such a natural, smooth flow to it, I expected it to keep going! Definitely at the top of the list for best!
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Hi and thank you so very much! Honored that you enjoyed it so much! Had to stop at 100 words! ☺️
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I would definitely do the same with an clock. A good read this is 🙂
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Thank you so much Hammad! 😊
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I’m with the others…what happened next? This also has huge potential to be a bigger story! A lovely read 🙂
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Thank you so very much for your read and lovely comment!! 🙂
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Perfect start to a novel 🙂
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Definitely! Maybe a group effort! That would be fun!! ❤️
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Yes indeed it would 🙂
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Dear Ami,
This sounds like the intro to an adventure. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle. I’m seriously considering turning it into a group effort – a community novel to submit for publishing. 😊
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An interesting story, Gypsie. The intrigue of the green clock. 🙂
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Yes, all kinds of story-lines there; don’t you think Bill? Thank you for the read and compliment!! 😊
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I do. And you’re welcome.
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If only it were that easy. . . . .unless that little clock had a super power!
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Almost certainly it did … or will! 😉
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Gypsie, I thought about picking out one of the items in this and writing a story around it. I like what you did with that object. Also, I can relate to being “called” to go somewhere.
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Thank you so much Ms Jade! Yes, being called or led to something happens quite frequently. ❤️
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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This is one of my favorites this week. Thank you!
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Thank you Alicia! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😊
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