Prohibition Bound
Tentatively negotiating the icy pavement, I climbed inside the Uber. Within minutes, my driver slammed on the brakes. The car spun…
Dazed, I opened my eyes. A burly man in a pinstripe suit helped me from the car, steering me towards a barber shop.
“Password?” he asked.
I suddenly became aware of my outfit. A flapper dress, nude stockings and t-strap kitten heels.
“Christopher Columbus!” I exclaimed.
Nodding, he opened the door.
A torch singer wailed from a stage; elegant couples sat at tables drinking from teacups.
A Rudolph Valentino lookalike approached, taking my arm.
“You’re late,” he whispered, ominously.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleA wonderful dream-like sequence, leaping and swirling through time and space, reality and imagination. Unforgettable!
What a lovely comment, thanks so much. And I’m really chuffed that this story made the final, it’s one of my favourites!
Wow Linda, I love this story! I was swept along and even when the story ended, it kept on going. I love the Christopher Columbus clue – coming from a Briton like yourself, it seems a nod to the US, home of Prohibition. I loved the gorgeous Valentino character – what is our protagonist late for? Is this a dream? Is she in hospital hallucinating? Is this heaven? What an original, intriguing… Read more »
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you so much Fuji. I couldn’t wish for a nicer reaction to my story. I’ve always found the prohibition era fascinating so really enjoyed writing this. It’s one story that I should expand on because I have so many ideas rattling around in my head! To answer your questions, the car accident has taken her back in time. Along with her driver, I should add, unfortunately 100 words didn’t allow me… Read more »
Such a fun story Linda. I’ve learnt a new phrase too; hadn’t come across the expression ‘torch singer’ before. I would love to see this story extended; what’s happened to the person she’s replaced? Has she gone forward to your protagonist’s time? Intriguing! Well done ?
Thanks Carrie. Interesting question. Something else to consider along with all the other ideas floating around in my head. There’s only one thing for certain, this is a subject close to my heart so putting it down on paper will be a labour of love!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI have to catch my breath Linda. It seems all the stories being written here, are coming from the Magic story tree. Yours had my head spinning! My first thought was, is this a dream (I have really crazy ones) before I say how much I enjoyed it. First let me say just one thing….Don’t feel the need to explain…Don’t take away the mystery to the story, this is its strong point.… Read more »
Thank you Eric, as always I really appreciate your comments. It gives such a lift to know someone enjoyed your story as much as you enjoyed writing it. And I take your point about giving too much away!
Wow. It was very exciting, Linda. I agree with Eric and Fuji, I thought it was a dream, that was my first impression too. Your story is a mystery that keeps running into my mind. So intriguing yet so captivating. I also love it.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m glad you enjoyed my story Lotchie. I can understand you thinking my protagonist is having a dream, she is probably wondering that herself!
What an idea, Linda! I’ve enjoyed it to the fullest.
Thank you Dipayan, I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
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Congratulations, Linda, on a wonderful and very well written story! I found it intriguing and would like to encourage you to continue exploring the theme. It’s fascinating to imagine the unknown potentials of the mind.
Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind comment Christer. I have my ideas down on paper now, just need to write those chapters!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWow, this is another brilliant story, Linda! It leaves so many questions, which makes me want to read more. At first I thought she died in the crash and then thought maybe she had amnesia and couldn’t remember why she was there, until she ran into Christopher Columbus. This was so much fun to read. I am looking forward to your expanded version!
Thank you Marianna, so glad you enjoyed it. ? Have started writing the first chapter, a long way to go but I really love the 1920s so looking forward to the ride!
Linda, I am glad you are expanding on this story. I am curious to see what happens next.
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