Sandra’s magical photo is the prompt for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers challenge this week.
SECRET COVE
” Incomers ? In my cove ? My secret sanctuary for centuries. My spirit inhabits this special place. Each grain of sand, the tides, the sea creatures….Those two shouldn’t be here”.
“Janine — look !! That beautiful horizon, the sweet seashore, the pastel waves.”
“Yes Tina, sand so pale it’s both ivory and gold. I’m wearing the perfect bikini, baby blue and coral polka dots, suits my pale honey tan ! ”
” Hey, this is the dream vacation shot for our selfies. Face the sea Tina……One , two, three —-
arghhhhh ! Something cold, slithery, stinking of seaweed just grabbed me. Help…Run ! ”
April 29, 2019 at 12:23 pm
A lesson in staying clear of where you’re not wanted. And not assuming the whole world is yours to toy with. Well written
April 29, 2019 at 3:56 pm
Thank you Lynn – I really appreciate your feedback. Glad you liked the story.
April 30, 2019 at 12:19 pm
My pleasure 🙂
April 28, 2019 at 11:02 pm
Beware the seaweed monster that stalks selfie seekers.
April 29, 2019 at 4:07 pm
Indeed ! You created a tongue twister I think….
April 28, 2019 at 7:13 am
Seaweed monster possessive of his territory. Great ending.
April 28, 2019 at 10:17 am
Thanks Michael – glad you liked the ending BTW- I signed up for the magazine, & submitted a story – found it a good focus.
April 28, 2019 at 10:18 am
Great news. I find it helpful for all sorts of reasons.
April 27, 2019 at 10:58 pm
They will be trending with these pictures. What a fun story, but I feel sorry for the seaweed monster, there will be more instagrammers coming now.
April 28, 2019 at 10:19 am
I appreciate your comment – thanks. Think you’re right …maybe the seaweed monster will have to move on ?
April 28, 2019 at 12:43 pm
She won’t stand a chance against the masses…
April 27, 2019 at 8:21 pm
Ouch… selfies are not risk free, but being grabbed by slimy tentacles is a new version of the famous selfie-death.
April 28, 2019 at 10:24 am
Thanks Bjorn. Will this incident put others off do you think ?
April 28, 2019 at 11:52 am
I think there are always people who will do anything for a perfect selfie.
April 27, 2019 at 11:16 am
Another to be added to the list; “Death By Selfie’…
April 27, 2019 at 6:24 pm
Thanks for your comment Violet. Selfies everywhere !
April 27, 2019 at 6:53 am
Don’t wake up the sleeping creature. It is usually hungry and may be grumpy too.
April 27, 2019 at 6:29 pm
Thanks for your comment Abhijit. Indeed, these creatures are unpredictable.
April 27, 2019 at 5:08 am
Yipes! I hate it when that happens.
April 27, 2019 at 6:42 pm
Thanks for your comment. Certainly a lot of selfies about.
April 26, 2019 at 4:08 pm
This reminded me of the old Smothers Brothers song, “The Slitheree Dee.”
April 27, 2019 at 6:45 pm
Thanks for sharing the Smothers Brothers – just fits so well !!
April 28, 2019 at 1:09 am
Oh good, I’m glad you liked it 🙂
April 25, 2019 at 7:13 pm
Doesn’t that just ruin a perfect shot 😉
April 26, 2019 at 10:42 am
Thank you Dale – you’re right – who wants a seaweed monster on their Facebook page ? !
April 26, 2019 at 2:15 pm
LOL! Maybe my adventurous Tina 😉
April 25, 2019 at 11:39 am
It’ll make for a great snap on Facebook, though 🙂
April 25, 2019 at 4:03 pm
Thanks Ali- yes — can you imagine the picture, young girl with the seaweed monster !!
April 25, 2019 at 11:09 am
Dear Francine,
I’d say it’s time to find another place to take a selfie. Fun stuff.
Shalom,
Rochelle
April 25, 2019 at 4:05 pm
Thanks Rochelle, who needs clammy seaweed embraces ?!
April 25, 2019 at 9:25 am
Eeek! I hope they could run fast enough!
April 25, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Thanks Penny, great comment – eek indeed !
April 25, 2019 at 4:26 am
I get the feeling it’s too late to run.
April 25, 2019 at 8:59 am
Appreciate your comment Alice– agree, no selfies for those girls !
April 24, 2019 at 9:08 pm
A fantastical chuckle 🙂
April 25, 2019 at 9:05 am
Thanks Iain. The seaweed and selfies combo is a bit odd, I think !
April 24, 2019 at 7:35 pm
That seaweed can work wonders
April 25, 2019 at 9:10 am
Thanks Neil – the magical properties of seaweed, eh ?