Friday Fictioneers just keeps tickling my whimsy, and I can’t seem to get a serious thought for my stories lately. Oh, well, I’m having fun, and that’s really the reason I joined this team of delightfully talented people. See below my story for links to join in the fun if you haven’t already.

This week’s photo is courtesy of Al Forbes

NOW YOU SEE IT … NOW YOU DON’T

“At the very top of the building you see what’s left of the king’s former messenger,” the guide explained. “Doomed by a curse to hang from the roof and look straight ahead forever but never see anything. Punishment for looking lustfully at the king’s daughter.”

“You mean he’s still alive?” one tourist asked.

“Indeed, but will never have a body unless the princess herself breaks the curse.”

“How?”

“She must publicly forgive him, then climb up and seal the forgiveness with a kiss.”

“And she refuses?”

“Oh, she’s willing enough, but … alas … she’s afraid of heights.”

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To join in the fun and write your own 100-word story about this picture, hop over and get all the scoop about the challenge at Rochelle’s site.

 

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