And The Angels Sing
Thank you to Madison Woods for hosting Friday Fictioneers. Every week Madison posts a photo prompt and the Fictioneers write a 100-word story to the prompt. It’s open to anyone, and if you like writing you should give it a shot. To play, click HERE.
And The Angels Sing
“Gabriel?”
“What’s up, Lucifer, I’m a little busy. Got a message…”
“I’m sad.”
“Can’t it…”
“Not really, Gabe, no. It’s one of those days, you know. I’m feeling the stresses of the job.
Gabriel checked his watch. “Louie, come here, let’s play.”
“What d’ya mean?”
“I’ll show you. Spread your wings and follow me.”
The angels flew from heaven, stopping above a lea outside of a forest in northern Minnesota.
“Check it out, brother. The Boss* was working this morning.”
“So?”
“It’s a slide. A double slide!”
Lucifer smiled in anticipation. “And?”
“And we’re going to ride it, brother!”
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99 words. One extra for the theologians to argue over.
* A heavenly Boss. Not Bruce Springsteen
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And a video for the romantics:
Michael Fishman
Your story made me smile, Micheal! I loved it that the angels went to a farm in Minnesota. A sweet read indeed.
Here’s mine: http://www.rochelle-wisoff.blogspot.com/2012/05/miracle.html
Thank you, Rochelle!
And is this how Satan really fell to earth? I love it. Another of the more imaginative takes on this week’s prompt. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/no-rain-no-rainbows-3/
Thank you, Doug!
I loved this! It made me laugh. Very nice. Pre-lucifer’s bump from heaven. Lol.
My attempt: https://unduecreativity.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/fields-of-wildflowers/
Yeah, not many know his back story! Thank you for reading and commenting!
I’m so glad you made it clear it was not Springsteen, but the other God. Angels playing like otters is a very amusing thought. And thanks for the the Benny Goodman, one of the many Jewish angels. Terrific trumpet solo, but there is disagreement over whether it was Ziggy Elman, Manny Klein or Harry James. Thanks!
Thanks for reading, Carlos. Those are three pretty good trumpet players. I think on the soundtrack for the movie it was Manny Klein.
Oops, mine is at http://repuestodelatabla.wordpress.com/
Nice one, and good to see that Lucifer wasn’t always the bad guy. Perhaps the trouble all along was that he was bored and fed up?
Mine: http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/pursuit-friday-fictioneers-may-2012/
What do they say about idle hands? Thanks for reading, Sandra!
A sad Lucifier… I don’t know what to make of that. Good story, though!
My attempt: http://authorbrandonscott.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/facade/
Thanks, Brandon!
A nice and hilarious take on the prompt. Is that how Lucifer fell from heaven? Mine is here: http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/friday-fictioneers-sinking-low/
I can’t say for certain, but that’s one of the theories on his fall! Thanks for reading and commenting.
That was wonderful! What a way to show us how they were before Lucifer fell from grace! And Gabriel such a good brother, showing him the beauty of the work of the Boss
Very much liked it! http://theforgottenwife.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers-2/
Thank you!
Like this a lot, nice play on the angels too…
http://writersclubkl.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/friday-fictioneers-lightnessvisible/
I’m happy you liked it! Thank you!
another unique story i found!
Here’s mine:
http://writeforacause.org/2012/05/18/friday-fictioneers-answered-prayer/#comment-50
Please feel free to check it out too!
Nice! Loved it. Adding angels to my list of “out of this world” encounters noted today in response to the prompt.
That’s great! I’m sitting here grinning as I type.
Thanks for commenting on mine (at http://newpillowbook.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/friday-fictioneers-finding-the-gold/).
Great story. I loved your Bruce Springsteen comment too – I do sometimes get confused
My kids sometimes become the devil when they’re bored too.
http://mysocalleddutchlife.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers/
Nice of you to give them one word. Anything more would have been overkill. lol Great story.
Thanks for commenting on mine: http://teschoenborn.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers-luck-of-the/
Very fun and creative take on the photo, Michael. You dialog is excellent. Thanks for reading and commenting on mine.
Great fun and very creative. Really enjoyed this piece.
This really made me smile; the dialogue feels very real.
And I loved the Springsteen comment at the end.
Ours, if you want to visit, is http://www.lazuli-portals.com/flash-fiction/a-cordello-memory
That was so much fun to read. I like that despite them being Angels, they were guys. This was such a guy story. And even if they are guys they play like kids. I love it. Here is mine: http://remakingme-atiyatownes.blogspot.com/2012/05/friday-flash-fiction-country-walk.html
Nicely woven piece of work. I enjoyed it!
Mine is here: http://erinleary.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/eirinn-go-brach/
See what happens when you bother Gabriel?
Here’s mine: http://thebradleychronicles.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/flash-fiction-friday-4/
that explains it then. thanks.
http://brainsnorts.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers-518-via-madison-woods/
Loved the fun of it. Reminding us that they could have been fun-loving, playful kids. Sure, why not? Connecting the title with B. Goodman…how clever! Nice work. Here’s mine:
http://www.triplemoonstar.blogspot.com
So much fun Michael
I liked that a lot! Also liked your footnote, hahaha.
A light and airy tale. I enjoyed it very much.
A light and airy little tale. I enjoyed it very much.
Haha this really made me smile! It was really imaginative and loved how you portrayed Lucifer as sweet and playful. Enjoyed the Springsteen reference also!
This was a delightful read. I loved your take on their personalities, and the idea that maybe Lucifer slid too far on one of those rainbow slides. Very creative!
That was So. Much. Fun. Just the ticket on a day when I’m feeling the stresses of the job.
Thanks for visiting earlier,
Kathy
http://notforallmarkets.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/after/
Wish someone would drag me off to play when I was feeling the stresses of the job. Nice little story.
love it!! very mischievous