The clearing - Micro-fiction
Source: Pixabay image by darksouls1
The Clearing
Wisps of smoke rise from the bubbling pot.
The witches chant. “We invoke thee, young one. Come to us!”
Slowly, the maiden walks, trancelike, into the clearing.
They beckon. “Closer!”
The maiden pulls a toy pistol from her pocket, fires.
Water lacerates their skin. They shriek and turn to ash.
Thanks so much for reading my 50-word short story. This is my contribution to the weekly 50-word short story challenge. This week the prompt is "witch."
If you're a writer but have never tried writing 50-word shorts, I encourage you to give it go. It's a great way to work on writing impactful scenes, and making every word count.
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See, even witches don't like bath time.
Ha ha. Right? Thanks for reading, @negativer. It’s not too late to get a fifty-word story done!
So glad that it was a toy gun. I love your use of word dichotomy of “ash” and “water.”
Thank you for reading, @pyemoney! I was a bit troubled by that dichotomy, actually. But I couldn't think of anything better for the witches to turn into when they are squirted by water. If you have any good ideas, let me know. I would consider editing the story to swap in a better word. :-)
Oh I loved it just the way it is written. I actually love the dichotomy and the story, @jayna.
Hello @jayna. There remained a halo of mystery, uncertainty and intrigue for the moment captured. Congratulations
Thanks so much, @felixgarciap!