LAURA LEE LUCAS

Keepsies

12/10/2014

 
Emily held the clear marble, closing her eyes. She ran it over her left eyelid until it hummed, indicating its waythread had accessed her soul.

Emily placed the now turquoise marble beside Liliane's pale red, revealing her alignment. Someone gasped.

"Let's play."

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Tweetsmom link
12/10/2014 03:17:21 am

I have always been fascinated with marbles. This is sure to be a very interesting game...

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KymmInBarcelona link
12/10/2014 07:29:24 am

Love the way the marble took on color. Definitely keepsies!

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Laura
12/11/2014 07:45:46 am

Thank you!

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Cyn K link
12/10/2014 10:00:33 am

I would gasp, too.

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TNKerr link
12/10/2014 02:03:27 pm

High stakes indeed.

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Tina link
12/10/2014 11:54:32 pm

Ooh...I would love to play that kind of game!

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Christine link
12/11/2014 01:03:38 am

Ooo, I love this tiny glimpse into a fantasy world. The marbles, "waythread" - love the whole thing. AND it answers the question perfectly!

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Laura
12/11/2014 07:46:51 am

Thank you very much! It was a great prompt!

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Sally Ember, Ed.D. link
12/11/2014 03:29:11 am

Wow! That is really well-written. I have almost no idea what it's about, but it makes me want to know more!
Found you on Yeah, Writes. Giving my vote!
Best to you,
Sally

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Laura
12/11/2014 07:47:34 am

Thank you! :-)

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Susan Shuman link
12/11/2014 03:52:50 am

Wow. Very cool. But I want more! :-)

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Laura
12/11/2014 07:48:04 am

Thank you! But only 42 words allowed... :-)

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