Written for “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 60 words using the prompts below.
insomnia, dare, tambourine, dust, fox, fan
Three a.m. Insomnia again. A fox screamed somewhere in the distance. Faint chiming, like a dare, beckoned Trina to climb the ladder to the attic. Dust clung like a fog around a bare bulb. Her grandmother’s tambourine still hung on its nail, jingling faintly as the fan below blew warm air upwards. Trina shook the tambourine; magically, the screams stopped.
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60 Words
This is “Green Tambourine” by the Lemon Pipers
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Oooh, spooky! I like it!
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Thanks! I’m pleased you do!
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I think I need one of those!
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Would you settle for some herbal tea? 🫖
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Yeah for the Lemon Pipers, a fabulous pairing with your magical story my friend … here’s a new one for you, I’ve just added ‘Renee’ to my Subscribe list
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Fabulous! Thanks for turning me on to Renee. Her style reminds me a bit of KT Tunstall; I have subscribed also. Love your comments, my dear friend. 💙🎶
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Yes, she’s has that special individual style which seems down to earth and honest 🎶🥰
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A little spooky, and I also can think of strange turns this story could continue. Also, love the song! 🙂
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It’s a great song, isn’t it! Thanks, Barbara.
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Very mysterious. You could build on that, Nancy.
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Thanks very much, Esther.
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I love this story Nance it has a folklore feel to it 🩷
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Must be the wolves! Thanks, Ange! 🐺🩶
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Yes I do find them fascinating creatures 🩷
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Magical story Nancy. 🫶🏼
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Thanks sis! So glad you liked it 😊
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Most welcome dear friend
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