Here’s the photo prompt for #Friday Fictioneers courtesy of Madison Woods. Thanks Madison, for starting and continuing this wonderful writing prompt. Please visit her site and check out all the other Friday Fictioneers. Here’s my 100 word take on the photo:
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“It’s happening! Grab the cup.” The Priestess said, knowing The Tears of Aramaya only flow once a cycle, renewal and rebirth.
The acolyte, head bowed, lowered the chalice beneath the sacred root bulb.
“Plunk, Plunk, Plunk.”
He collected them until the flow stopped, turning to her, cup upraised. “Drink my mistress, and let us renew the world.”
She gripped the chalice, her hands over his, and drank the waters of life.
Once drained, she drew him near, for she held the water, he the seed. Looking at the youth of his body, she thanked the Goddess old Germaine had died two months back. She took her duties seriously, but some tasks proved harder than others.
Where do i sign up to help with Germaine’s duties? A great story from a maddening prompt. I love the double entendre at the end.
Aloha,
Doug
I agree on the prompt being tough this week. I thought long and hard before I came up with what you see here.
I like it. I have a feeling her duties with this new acolyte are going to be far more pleasant. Nice.
My attempt: http://unduecreativity.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/water-the-earth/
the water – the seed – i want to see more of that part!
…sorry, no can do, have to keep the rating to a pg13.
you don’t *have* to , but i understand.
I love stories that give a peek into the mystic!
This sounds like a beginning to a longer tale.
my link: http://createrealitylivelife.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/flash-fiction-friday/
Brilliant story here and also love the double entendre at the end.
http://freejournowriter.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/friday-fictioneers-mizu-in-the-sky/
Very mystical and creative…like the insertion of the sounds…great story…
Here is mine: http://integrativethought.wordpress.com
It doesn’t sound that hard unless she despises him! Great imagination on this one!
Here is mine!
http://susielindau.com/2012/04/20/what-the-150-word-flash-fiction/
Ritualistic, and full of pleasure as well. Somewhere therein hides a rondel dagger, I fear.
Thank you.
Hmmm……
An interesting take on the prompt, with mystic undertones. I find this very imaginative.
Well done. Should be continued.
Here’s my story: http://wp.me/p24aJS-3Z
You always find such a unique way to twist your endings. Loved it.
Thanks Mary, you know me, outside the box. See you tomorrow.
So…the old cougar got herself a young stud. Lucky her. I think she is going to enjoy this duty. Where can I get a sip of that water? lol Here’s mine:
http://www.triplemoonstar.blogspot.com
The first time I read this, I thought Germaine was a woman’s name … in fact, maybe it is, in which case it’s no wonder the task was hard. Great one! Loved it.
http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/spellbound-friday-fictioneers-april-2012/
This story drips with double entendres as much as droplets of water. I agree it has lots of potential for expansion.
Ooh I really like this sexy little tale. Nice way to start my day. Thanks.
Brilliant story. Nice human feeling to it. Could be the bases of a really interesting longer story.
Great ending! Can’t help but love when humor is sprinkled into a story.
Fun twist at the end, where you can tell she is looking forward to her duty. Thanks for stopping by and reading mine!
http://erinleary.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/flash-friday-fiction-8/
Vivid imagination beautifully rendered!
This is one of the finest pieces I have read this week. Very good work!
A rich sense of ritual with a splash of humor. Well played!
Wow. What seems to start off as some sort of religious ceremony soon takes an erotic twist, with humour thrown in for good measure!
My two stories are both here:
http://garybaileywriting.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/fridayfictioneers-death-and-life/
Oh my! Even sacred duties seem to have their twists and turns!
Good story, I like how you mixed the mystical with the physical. Nice job!
If you haven’t been already, I’m over here: http://elmowrites.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/friday-fiction-maturity/
Great humor.
I really enjoyed this one! Such serious work and yet humor in there too. I’m glad for her the old priest is gone. LOL.
This is probably my favorite written with this prompt (which I found extremely difficult). I loved the ending! Awesome job.
I liked the fantasy/mythical approach to the prompt and I get the feeling you ended the story right when the good stuff was about to happen! Where’s part 2 now? They don’t call it the good stuff for nothing!
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