Mondays Finish the Story is a unique flash fiction challenge where Barbara Beacham provides a new photo and the first sentence of a story each week. The challenge is to finish the story using 100-150 words, not including the sentence provided. This challenge runs from Monday to Sunday.
Magda’s Luck – Short Story © JKLeahy
At first, it looked like an ordinary marble, but it was far from it. Magda got to it, reached down awkwardly and picked it up. It was big and heavy.
Years of factory work damaged her back. Magda longed for an easy way to survive. The ball was larger than a cricket ball yet smaller than a soccer ball.
“Perrr-fect!” she smiled to herself and wiped off the red dirt.
This was a sign. She closed her eyes in prayer. She has seen it done in the markets with no truth in it and told Chek. Besides, who would know? Her husband Chek died last year.
With her gypsy olive skin, a pair of wild gooseberry eyes set against her greyish black hair, Magda was ready.
She pushed her Coles trolley to Brisbane’s West End markets. Already she could predict her own future. Her years of struggle are about to end in a few hours when she starts her new career – predicting people’s futures.
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I hope this works out… but I have suspicions….
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Only because you know – if you had Magda without knowing…it may be a different story. Hahaha. Thank you for reading. 🙂
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I really like this story. She was old and couldn’t work her regular job anymore so she had a new career basically land in her lap. I say go for it! Loved the story Jocelyn!
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I’m so glad you like the story PJ. I think you got it in your comments. 🙂 Thank you very much.
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You’re welcome!
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I hope Magda has lots of luck in her new career! Great story, Jocelyn. 🙂
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Thank you very much Lou. 🙂
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Good luck to Magda, let’s hope she only ‘sees’ good things for people.
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Thank you Sally. Yes, I think she will.
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Good for Magda. 🙂 A very engaging story Joycelin.
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Magda is a smart girl. It was a sign, one that will make her very rich! Wonderful story!
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Hi there! I’ve nominated you for an allergic to E challenge! I hope you accept it! I’m looking forward to reading your response! 🙂
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Hahaha – you just want me pinned to the keyboard…typing stories. I have not responded yet to your first nomination. Ok, thank you. I will check it out later. Have creative writing workshop tonight.
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Oh it’s fine. Take your time 🙂 I don’t want the challenge to feel like a burden, so you may do it whenever you want! I’ll lift the time limit for you! 😀
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Very imaginative. I loved it!
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Thank you very much. And welcome!
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Magda definitely has the initiative, and I hope she is successful.
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I hope so too – thank you Francesca.
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Hold on a second. Do you mean that yesterday when Magda told me I will become a well known author, she was just making it up? I want my money back! 🙂
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Oh! Magda must have made a lot of money out of you. But, you just never know what comes in Magda’s luck …hahaha. Thank you for commenting.
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Captivating with a hint of mystery. More from Magda? 🙂
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Thank you very much Yayo and welcome! Yes, Magda should tell us more…one day. 🙂
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Looking forward. Thank you 🙂
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Now that’s an entrepreneur! Good for her. Engaging story, Joycelin! ❤
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Thank you very much T…glad you like the story. ❤
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You are more than welcome. 🙂
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Neat idea about the marble being a crystal ball. I enjoyed your story.
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Thank you so much and welcome! I’m glad you liked the story.
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I like that! Making the ball a “crystal ball.” Another good story Joyceline! Thanks for writing again for the MFtS challenge. Be well… ^..^
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Thank you very much Barbara. I really appreciate your encouragement. 🙂 Have a great day!
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Carpe diem…. one must do what they need to do…. Good story!
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Thank you very much. I’m glad you like it.
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Hope no one finds out. Nice story.
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Me too! I like Magda. Thank you very much for reading.
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You are welcome.
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