Jewels rained from heaven. William ran out his doorway to see and was struck on the head by a diamond the size of his fist. He died instantly.
From the cottage, Molly screamed, “Bill!”
Then the source of unforeseen fate flew low, a dragon breathing fire, leathery wings fanning flames ahead of her flight, igniting the roof. Gems dropped from her crusted belly.
Molly plucked up her infant to run. The dragon’s wind whipped her skirts. Heat singed her nape.
Words seared her mind. Not so fast! Come back with my snack.
Compelled by dragonspell, Molly skidded to a stop as the dragon landed in her path.
Hand over the morsel.
Clutching her boy, she dropped to her knees. Shuddering, she fought the magic’s chains. She couldn’t resist. Lifting her hands in defeat, Molly yielded her baby to feed the beast.
Willy Jr. waved his arms, blew bubbles, and burbled, Ψℑ℘ℜçζ∴ϖψﬔ℘φξﬓ℘.
The dragon raised her snout and shot flame to the sky. “Nooo!” she thundered. “Destroyed by a babe!”
Little Will had burbled the great dragon’s secret name. Ψℑ℘ℜçζ∴ϖψﬔ℘φξﬓ℘ fell to her side, feebly thrashed her legs and wings, snorted a puff of smoke, then died.
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February 19, 2017 at 7:56 am
Great take on the prompt. I have a feeling that Little Will may be in demand from now on.
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February 19, 2017 at 8:02 am
Thanks, Steve. I was at a loss for ideas with this one. Grasping the only thought I had, I squeezed until something dribbled out.
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February 19, 2017 at 8:22 am
This only shows that when runs out of ideas, then it is best to let the moving finger decide. Excellent story, Kecia.
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February 19, 2017 at 8:28 am
I’m relieved you think so. Thank you.
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February 19, 2017 at 9:18 am
Whoa, that baby took down a dragon. This was an interesting read =)
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February 19, 2017 at 9:29 am
Ha, yea. Thanks for reading.
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February 19, 2017 at 11:58 am
This is terrific! How you came up with the idea I cannot imagine!
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February 19, 2017 at 1:14 pm
Thank you, Keith. I’m really glad you liked it.
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February 19, 2017 at 1:32 pm
I’m glad you commented here, Keith. I haven’t figured out how to comment at blogger yet. I tried two or three versions of getting in again. Still no luck. But I wanted you to know I’ve been reading and enjoying your stories.
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February 19, 2017 at 1:02 pm
This is hilarious, Kecia, Bill killed by a flying diamond and Kill Bill II does a Superman Mister Mxyzptlk style spell and offs the poor beastie.
Brilliant!
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February 19, 2017 at 1:15 pm
Thank you. You’re really nice to say so.
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February 19, 2017 at 3:08 pm
Interesting take on the prompt, and very enjoyable 🙂
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February 19, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Thank you.
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February 19, 2017 at 6:53 pm
Ha ha ha
Poor Bill.
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February 19, 2017 at 7:24 pm
Who could have seen it coming? I admit that image or something like it has been haunting me for decades, ever since I read of Smaug’s gem-encrusted belly and how he flies out over Laketown.
Phew. I finally got that peeve off my chest.
Thanks for reading, Crow.
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February 20, 2017 at 8:13 am
I commented on another blog that since last August, I’ve been writing a series of stories specifically for my grandson about a dragon coming to live with us. At his suggestion, I had the dragon teach him magic. Adventures abound.
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February 20, 2017 at 8:14 am
I like stories where events happen. I’m sure your grandson will love them. And cherish them his whole life. ❤
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February 20, 2017 at 8:36 am
An awesome take on the prompt and loved the ‘sting’ in the tale – who would have thought! 😀
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February 20, 2017 at 8:48 am
Thank you, Dahlia.
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February 20, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Little Will the dragonslayer! Loved it! 🙂
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February 20, 2017 at 3:27 pm
Thanks, Sascha. 🙂
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February 22, 2017 at 11:49 am
Bill’s Will killed Bill’s killer
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February 22, 2017 at 12:27 pm
🙂
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March 10, 2017 at 10:19 pm
So old school! The power of the Name. Shades of Ursula K. Leguin?
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March 11, 2017 at 5:50 am
Very old school. I really struggled with that prompt.
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March 11, 2017 at 8:59 am
Really? It didn’t show in the final product!
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March 11, 2017 at 9:10 am
Practically stream of consciousness, and I was glad when it was done. Posted and poof.
Thanks again!
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