Friday Fictioneers 4/26/2013
“Trips of a Lifetime” – Genre: Fiction Rated: G
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The young, chivalrous pirate walked to the edge of the plank and looked deep into the shark-infested waters. The sword tip at his back eased in its pressure. He turned and faced his mutinous crew.
The first mate, Skaggy, went from a scowl to a frustrated smile and released the cutlass to the deck of the ship.
“Never could be mad at ye fur long, Cap’n.” The crew cheered as Skaggy untied their Captain.
The boy opened his eyes and shut the book.
“That’s the way I woulda done it,” he thought as he again reached for the library shelf.
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Namaste,
Scott
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Love it
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Good!
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Oh, I just love this.
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That makes me very happy!
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🙂
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Could have gone either way, I think. Good thing Skaggy wasn’t the blood-thirsty type!
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Yeah, he might have been if the reader had been a little older.
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Good point! Well written. Quite clever!
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You are too kind…Thanks.
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wonderful take on this photo, I was wondering where you were going… well done.
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Thanks!
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Books open up so many worlds to us!
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Yes, they do!
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That’s what I love about books: the chance to live out some many different lives. Great story.
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Thanks, I feel the same.
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That’s a real feel good story, kind of captures the magic a child feels when reading. Oh, and I love the name Skaggy!
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Thank you. I liked Skaggy, too.
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Wow, you made me a child again, pouring over my mothers large library, marveling at more stories than I thought I could ever read. Thank you! Nicely done.
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That is such a warm memory. I remember loving to go to the library. Ours was small, but still I had a lot to read.
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Wonderful— the more children that grow up like that, the better
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I agree!
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That’s the wonderful thing about books. They’ll take you places and send you on adventures without having to leave the safety and security of your easy chair.
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Much safer and more enjoyable. Video games can do the same if you have the right one. I enjoy climbing mountains, running through forests and streams, delving into crypts, and fighting the dragons with magic and arrows!
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Lovely read, Scott! I really enjoyed. I love getting lost in a book! Thanks for reading mine, too.
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I get lost all the time, even in a book!
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I’m reaching for another book right there with that boy!
Thanks for including your link, and for your visit.
I ran out of words but was thinking about adding ‘step-mother’ maybe that would have cleared up the prenup question. But it didn’t have to be that way either. It is fun to let your imagination fill in the blanks. Even with your eyes open.
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I had no trouble following.
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SURPRISE ENDING… I loved it!
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Glad you did!
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What a sweet story- made me think of my nephew and his love of books. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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It’s the way I feel about books and movies.
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Very good story kindred. Isn’t that the best thing about books, how they stir our imagination?
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Yes, it is!!!
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I’m on a mission to read as many books as possible this summer. Need to fuel my mind to weave some good stories. Any suggestions?
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Do try the first of the JD Robb “In Death” series. Just see if you like it. I love it…each book gets better and better.
Scott
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Horror?
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Sorry, no, Sci-fi/Suspense/Romance.
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Even better. Wink, wink.
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I think you will like it.
Scott
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Great illustration of the power of reading! Though I would have made him walk the plank…
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Yeah, but in my story, he would have found a raft and gotten to shore.
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I really like what you did here, and I love the words chosen in order to do so.
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Thanks. I appreciate the comment.
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lovely story, Scott 🙂
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I thought you would like it!
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I love a good pirate story. The best ones are usually found in books. 😉 Very fun.
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Glad you liked it. A little tame for me, but a good change of pace.
My FSF is a little less tame.
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Really lovely way of bringing the book alive, wonderfully written. Great little story.
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Thx
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AnElephantCant aaarrrrrgue that this is terrific!
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🙂
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Absolutely fabulous, Scott !!!!!
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Good, no, great to hear!
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Its very, very good, enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Indira. It’s what came to me to write. Love it when the muse works!
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Sweet story – an ending first and then a new beginning. I really enjoyed this one 🙂
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Wanted to take it a bit easier and just have fun with the prompt.
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Dear Scott,
In my opinion, this is one of your best. Really enjoyed it.
shalom,
Rochelle
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I agree.
janet
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Another thanks! I will try to get to everyone’s today.
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Well, that makes me both happy and proud. Thanks!
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Enjoyed that! A happy ending, and another book to pick. Nicely done.
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Thanks, Sandra, I will try to get to yours and the rest today.
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