Wishes #flashfiction

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

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The red balloon danced in the apple tree, caught by a ribbon that fluttered in the breeze. She had loved balloons, when she and the world had been much younger. Every balloon had carried a wish… a wish of the heart sent soaring into the sky on bright wings.

She wondered about the child who had released this one. Had they let go by accident, or did this one too carry a wish?

Her old bones protested as she climbed the ladder, carefully untangling the ribbon, setting it free to fly. She was still smiling when they found her.

For Charli Mills’ 99 word flash fiction challenge.

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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36 Responses to Wishes #flashfiction

  1. Jacquie Biggar says:
    March 13, 2018 at 17:08

    Aw, sweet and sad at the same time!

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  3. Ritu says:
    March 13, 2018 at 18:15

    Oh, so touching Sue !

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  4. Jennie says:
    March 13, 2018 at 18:31

    Oh, this was the best!

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  5. pensitivity101 says:
    March 13, 2018 at 18:56

    Sad Sue, but they found her smiling. Perhaps her final wish had been granted and was released with the balloon.

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  6. Aak fictionspawn says:
    March 13, 2018 at 18:58

    Fly, balloon, fly!
    Very well written little story.

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  9. Pat Bean says:
    March 13, 2018 at 20:35

    This post earned a Bean Pat as blog pick of the day. Check it out at: http://patbean.wordpress.com

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  10. Eliza Waters says:
    March 13, 2018 at 20:35

    Oh, dear, I hope this autobiographical! 😉 Although, I’ve often thought it not a bad way to go, staring up through the canopy.

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  11. robbiesinspiration says:
    March 14, 2018 at 04:21

    Very poignant, Sue.

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  12. Hugh's Views and News says:
    March 14, 2018 at 12:32

    How nice that her last act was releasing somebody else’s wish, Sue.

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  13. Lyn Horner says:
    March 14, 2018 at 17:39

    Surprising, sad, beautiful!

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  14. willowdot21 says:
    March 14, 2018 at 19:55

    Oh! That’s a sad one!

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  15. Charli Mills says:
    March 15, 2018 at 07:39

    Oh, not what I expected! Great twist, Sue. At least she died with a smile.

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  17. Norah says:
    March 15, 2018 at 10:49

    That’s a lovely story, Sue. It’s a great way to go – releasing wishes, going quickly, staying happy in the thought of helping another. Who could ask for anything more? You’ve created a delightful image. Just gorgeous!

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