Green Mantle
The ground vibrated beneath the children. They were knocked off their feet, their panting materialized as a misty cloud in the frigid air. They rolled across the waving landscape. They screamed for help… but nobody came. They tried to stand firm against the vigorous shaking, but it was impossible. Snow swirled violently as they clung desperately to each other. The newly snow-covered green spruces were forced bare anew.
They heard a muffled voice declaring, “These things are so beautiful!” Everything stopped shaking— the snow globe settled, and was placed again back on that green mantle.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI love the idea behind this Melissa. I had a cheap plastic snow-globe as a child and always wondered what it must feel like for the poor people inside it when I vigorously shook it up. It brings to mind the Men in Black films too, where they had tiny galaxies inside a little glass bauble. The possibilities are endless. A fun read; for those of us on the outside of the… Read more »
I love this bit of story you’ve shared with me Carrie. It’s funny how you mentioned: ‘always wondered what it must feel like for the poor people inside’, because I always did as well! I loved trying making a snownado on the inside, of sorts, before placing it back on a table. It was mesmerizing! I appreciate your comment????
A thought-provoking story. You did it great, Melissa.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m glad you enjoyed it, Lotchie. Thanks once again for your comment.
You’re welcome, Melissa.
Great quick read Melissa. I was hooked into your story, preparing for tragedy, then you had me laughing at the end. Nice work!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m glad you enjoyed the story, Chris! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
How scary to be trapped in a snow globe, Melissa.
I agree with you, Margarida.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI do love a snow globe, Melissa! And I loved that twist at the end of your story; so unexpected and brilliant! You have a wonderful imagination and had me feeling really sad for those children being shaken around. I will certainly take more care with my snow globes in future! I have a traditional Christmas snow globe that comes out every year but it’s always a bit of a wrench to… Read more »
Thanks for the comment, Linda! Snow globes are beautiful! The one in the picture above is a mason jar creation of mine. Your swan globe sounds lovely! I’d want to jump in there too!
Nice turn around, Melissa! As the other readers, I was surprised by the last paragraph. I also had a snow globe as a child, but never imagined myself to be inside. Did I miss something?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYour question made me laugh, Christer! No, you didn’t miss anything. The thought of it is actually pretty terrifying. Consider yourself lucky! Haha.