It’s been a long time since I wrote something for Friday Fictioneers, so I thought what better time than my birthday! (Shameless plug! LOL)
I’ve missed writing these little 100 word stories every week, so here I am again! For those few newcomers who don’t know what Friday Fictioneers is, let me explain.
Friday Fictioneers is a group of very talented writers who write a 100 word story based solely on a picture. It’s an amazing way to hone your writing craft and great fun! It’s run by the super nice and super talented Rochelle Wisoff-Fields from Addicted to Purple. If you would like to know more, or are interested in joining, just click on the link and go see for yourself. And while you are there, scroll down till you come across the little blue guy, click on him and read some really creative stories! Thanks for stopping in!
My story starts after the picture.
Genre: Horror? (100 words)
Faith looked at her recent purchase. Beautiful. The old antique dealer said it was magical. Faith blew him off, nonsense she said. She loved it because it was big, expensive and would show her beauty off nicely.
Like everything in her life, it was to show her at her best.
She stepped in front of the mirror. Later that day, people said they could hear her screams for blocks.
When the old man heard the news, he smiled. He did try to tell her that the mirror showed people as their true selves. He’ll retrieve the mirror once again, tomorrow.
The Last Chapter 
I have missed your Friday stories!! This is a good one, again! Happy Birthday, Jackie! ❤
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I’ve missed doing my Friday stories. Thank you so much Tiny. big hugs and ❤
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A big, bad birthday surprise, Jackie! Hope your day is much better than this. 🙂
janet
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I avoid mirrors so I should be ok 😉 Thanks janet!
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Great story and Happy Birthday! I’ve decided not to take offense that the vain woman in your story is named Faith. 🙂
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oh no!!! I just came up with the name without thinking of anyone! I actually like the name Faith. 🙂
And thank you!
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wow, that was a good twist. welcome back and happy birthday.
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Thank you so much.
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Excellent story Jackie.
Happy birthday to You….
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Thank you Michael!
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Happy birthday. Have missed reading your flashes, and this is a great one. Faith had too faith in her own virtues it seems.
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Thank you Sarah. Yes, Faith was just a tad vain.
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Caveat emptor. Or something like that!
Great job, and happy birthday!
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Thank you kiddo! Hope you have a good, relaxing weekend. ❤
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Ah, perfect, Jackie. I think some people could probably use a mirror like this. Happy Birthday!! Cheers! I hope all your wishes come true and it’s a happy one!
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I do know of a few people that might be shocked to look in that mirror. Thank you Amy!
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ouch. she was so blinded by her ego…poor thing. great story and a very happy birthday, Jackie!
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Ego is not a good thing sometimes. And thank you!
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Great story with just a few words. Hope you had a happy birthday doing something you enjoy.
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Thanks Marlene. My birthday is usually like most other days. Only thing I do different is I don’t cook lol
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Classic it had just the right bit of punch. I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
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Thank you Kim. My birthday is winding down and it was a good one.
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That’s good and I’m glad.
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Looks like her beauty really was only skin deep. I wonder how me people could look in that mirror and come away feeling happy?
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Not too many people could come away happy, but there is always time for change. Thanks for reading!
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Happy birthday first.. And that mirror sounds like Dorian Gray in reverse.. Great take.
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Thank you Bjorn. I didn’t think of Dorian Gray, but yes I think you are right.
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A bit late but Happy birthday 🙂 True reflection many would shudder to have a look at. Great take 🙂
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Thank you Shanx. 🙂
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Oooo cool mirror!
Happy Birthday 🙂
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Thank you so much Dawn. 🙂
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Fantastic story, Jackie and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 😀
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Thank you Dianne! 🙂
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Dear Jackie,
She must’ve gotten the mirror from Dorian Gray. 😉 What if our mirrors reflected our true inner selves in reality? Frightening prospect. Well done and I’m doing a happy dance at your return.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle. It would be a frightening thing indeed wouldn’t it? And I’m doing a happy dance at my return myself 🙂
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Glad you popped back Jackie – missed your stories. Well done!
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Thank you Sandra! Glad to be back, still trying to read everyone’s.
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Dear Jackie – WELCOME BACK and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You wrote a good story and it is sort of creepy fun! Thanks!
Nan 🙂
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Hi Nan! Thank you for the welcome back. It’s good to be back I’ve missed it. 🙂
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Welcome back Jackie! We’ve missed you. This is a chilling story, and shows that you haven’t lost your game! 😉
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Thank you so much! I hope I haven’t lost my game. 🙂
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Clearly you haven’t! 😉
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Jackie, Welcome back and Happy Birthday! Good story. That antique dealer must get that mirror back a lot. Well written. 🙂 —Susan
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I’m sure that mirror is a regular boomerang. 🙂
Thank you for the welcome back and b’day wishes. Appreciate it.
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I had a feeling that was what was coming! Well done!
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It just had to be. Thank you!
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