Another Flash! Friday participation occurred a month ago and I completely forgot to post my story here. Better late than never, right?
Once again, for anyone not aware of Flash! Friday, writers from all over the internet congregate at Rebekah's blog to write a 160-word max story prompted by a picture and sometimes a phrase, word, or idea that can be included for bonus points. Winning gets you attention, an interview, and more attention.
The following story did not win but I love what I came up with. I hope you do, too.
Water Spirit’s Return
by Jessica Marcarelli“Did I ever tell you the one about the vodanoj?” the old man asked. The dinghy rocked as he shifted his substantial weight.
Davor cast his net into the grey waters. “Nope.”
“My majka told me. Hers told her. The vodanoj was said to take the lives of fishermen who weren’t protected. S’why my otac, my father, and his fellow fishers and their djed, their grandfathers, before them wore the crucifix ‘round their necks. Said the water spirit couldn’t sink their boats that way.”
Davor scratched his bare collarbone through his shirt. “You wear one?”
The old man grinned, showing more teeth missing than not. “Got little time for praying myself. You?”
“Nope.”
As the setting sun kissed the surface of the water on the horizon, the boat sloshed to the side again. Neither man had moved. Out of the corner of his eye, Davor saw a webbed hand dig its talons into the side of the boat.
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Welp...now I want more....
ReplyDeleteAlways happy to hear that! Thanks!
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