“Look Mommy, the world is split open!”
“No dear, that’s just a puddle. It rained last night and there are puddles all around. See?”
“But there’s trees and things in there…”
“No, Danny, you are just seeing the reflections of the trees around us. Look down into the puddle and then up above you. It’s the same. See?”
“But I saw someone move down there.”
“No, that was just us; we’re reflected, like the trees. When I wave, that reflection of me waves too. See?”
“But there is something down there…”
“No, it is all just on the surface. Well, if you look, the road is visible. See?”
Danny didn’t ask any more questions, so Mommy, turned to walk away. It was just seconds before she realized he wasn’t keeping up with her.
Mommy turned.
He wasn’t there.
She whipped around, looking everywhere.
No Danny.
She yelled.
No answer.
She stopped at “Danny’s puddle”.
See, it does look like a crack in the world.
She shook her head.
See, those trees don’t look like the trees above your head.
She spun around wildly.
“Danny?” she yelled.
See, there is someone moving in there.
She fell down onto her knees in front of the puddle.
“Danny?” she whispered.
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This was written for this week’s write photo challenge, hosted by KL Caley. KL shared the photo, taken by Portal – Image by Rebecca M. Douglass, and the key word, portal.
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That’s a scary tale. I hope she’s able to find him, follow him, something.
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I think she needs to try to follow him, if possible. Thanks.
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Children often see what is invisible to adults; the whimsical, the magical, the mysterious. Danny was right, something was moving in there . . .
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They do often see the world different, and poor “Mommy” couldn’t take the time to see the wold in quite the same way! Hopefully she does so she can follow…
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Love the way your mind works Trent.
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That’s a scary thought ;) Thanks!
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Haha. :)
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Most excellent! I loved this and it’s so creative! 😀
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Thanks!
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Oh God, loved it. It happens that adults do not listen to the voices of children.
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Too often we hear the words but not what they are saying.. Thanks.
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Oh wow! Brilliant entry Trent, Dark and intriguing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like how you left it open for the reader to imagine what will happen next too.
Thank you so much for joining in the challenge:
KL <3
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Thanks, KL! This is one that if you had used a different word, it would have been a very different story.
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Definitely a killer tale.
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Thanks, Robyn.
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Spooky, I love it!
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Thanks, Shannon!
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Fantastic take on the photo Trent.
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Thanks.
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What a great story! Well done!
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Thanks!
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It’s a intriguing story
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Thanks, Sadje.
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You’re welcome
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I just knew he was going to check out the crack in the world! Great story, Trent.
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Of course he was going to check it out, but poor “Mommy” thought he would get a wet finger and then move along… Thanks, Diana.
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Mommy will have to jump in to bring his back.
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Yes she will. Hope the portal doesn’t close before she jumps in…
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She should’ve listened!
Brilliant, Trent! 👏👌
Chapeau 🎩!
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Yes, she should have listened, and if she had looked closer, perhaps she would have seen… Thanks!
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