Gift for a Witch
Whizzbang twiddled his fingers, fervently hoping the gift to his witch friend, Hepzibah, was a success. She shouldn’t be running this late for her own birthday bash.
A shadowy shape sputtered slowly by his window, accompanied by a thud, a yowl and a stream of curses. Whizzbang cracked open the door and found Hepzibah heaped in a puddle of crumpled skirts and cloak, her feline familiar, Canker, sitting ignominiously on her face.
Whizzbang snorted, failing to conceal his mirth.
Hepzibah glared at him waspishly. “Your card said that spell would give my broom super-speed, but all it got was hiccups!”
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWell now Carrie – Whizzbang has a wicked sense of humor, much like one of this site’s favorite writers! Hiccups indeed. Once again, you’ve made us all laugh!
Thanks Fuji. Not sure that Whizzbang intended the hiccup spell. His spells usually go spectacularly awry. Or at least, that’s what he’d like us to believe ?
This is what I wanted here in Voice club, as I read stories I learn new things. The name Hepzibah captured my mind, so I made research about it. And I am glad with what I’ve found: It is a biblical name that means “my delight is in her”, so I wonder why you used it as a name for a witch friend. Then, I made another research and Hepzibah Smith came… Read more »
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks Lotchie. I don’t know why, but I’ve always thought of the name ‘Hepzibah’ as a witchy name. My Hepzibah is very possessive and has a bit of a jealous streak, which you might find out if one of my stories is shortlisted in the ‘cherry blossoms’ competition. I just enjoy having a bit of fun with my witches and wizards 🙂
I am excited to read your new stories in the cherry blossoms competition. I can’t wait to have fun reading that one.
Carrie, as always I really enjoy reading about Whizzbang’s mishaps. Well done, once again!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you Marianna. He’s an enjoyable character to have rolling around inside my head. I just hope that Hepzibah doesn’t find some way to get him back for his bumbling mistake. She makes Mab look like a saint on occasion ??
That’s lightened the mood from scary doors ?
I always feel the need for a little bit of silly ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis is fun and mischief Carrie, just the medicine to cheer everyone up. I really enjoyed the freshness in this tale.
Thanks Eric, glad you enjoyed it
I love the variety in your sentence structure and your use of alliteration, Carrie. It gives such a satisfying flow to your writing. And I love your witchy names, especially “Whizzbang”. Your tale calls out to the child in me.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you Danielle, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Whizzbang is one of my regular MP’s, Hepzibah is a supporting character I’ve used a couple of times, but may come up more in future. I don’t know if you saw the story of how Whizzbang got his name in the recent ‘inspiration’ themed competition. This should be the link: https://voice.club/story/fiction/18082/2021-flash-02-whizzbang-whoopsie Whizzbang is one of those characters who comes out to play when I… Read more »
I love Whizzbang, he’s such a character! Tripping through life haha, reminds me of myself! Looking forward to more from Hepzibah too!
Thanks Emily, it’s always nice to hear that other people love your characters, especially those created to make people smile. Hepzibah will be hanging around in the background for a bit. We still need to do that joint story with Clytie! BTW, don’t tell Whizzbang he’s created; don’t want him trying one of his spells on me! ?
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