A short story for The Sunday Muse weekly photo prompt which is hosted by Carrie.
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“If you stand there much longer you’ll take root”, shouted Ivy, “and anyway, what are you staring at?”
“That light,” said Phil, “up there, look at it”.
“There are just a few stars, you and your imagination!”
“But….”
“But nothing, it’s freezing out here, I’m going indoors, come in soon for goodness sake”.
Phil didn’t come in. He never came in. He just disappeared never to be seen again.
Ivy carried on living there alone for the rest of her days.
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The house was sold to an elderly couple, Rose and Albert. One evening, Albert was standing motionless in the garden beside a tree bedecked with ivy.
“If you stand there much longer you’ll take root” shouted Rose “and anyway, what are you staring at?”
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Original photo: Manipulations by Sarolta Ban.
Keith's Ramblings 
👏🏻 Keith 👏🏻
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Thanks for your kind applause, David!
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It’s a dangerous place!
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One to be avoided!
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Indeed.
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Note to self… Do not stand in that spot!
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I certainly wouldn’t recommend it, Dale!
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Fear not… It seems to only call the males, though…
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You reckon? I dare you to stand there!
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Imaginative and spooky. Well done, Keith. I enjoyed it.
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I’m pleased, thanks, Suzette!
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An eerie fairy tale that creeps under your skin. *shivers* Really like this.
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Just as I hoped! Thanks so much.
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excellent and creepy!
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Thanks, Beth.
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I call this “Metamorphosis By Starlight”. I also call it spectacular. I love this story, Keith. Bravo! 🌟
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You’ve summed it up perfectly, Nancy! Once again, may I thank you for your generous words.
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It’s always a great pleasure, Keith! 🌹
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Nice one. Luv the circular thought.
Happy Sunday
Much💜love
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I’m pleased, thanks, Gillena.
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Spooky!!
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Just a bit! Cheers, Di.
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It makes me wonder what it out there captivating viewers. Spooky tale.
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Me too! Thanks so much.
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Wives often know best…husbands should listen.
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Don’t I know it!
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I love how you let your imagination take over, Keith much like the Ivy creeper.
🙂
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That’s so kind of you Natasha, thank you!
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Such a captivating tale! I love where the image took you Keith! Always enjoy your stories my friend!
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I’m so pleased you liked it Carrie, thank you so much.
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Brilliant Keith! 👌👌👏👏😁😁
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Nice twist. No ordinary UFO abductions for your characters.
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Count me in the crowd who gave you applause for this one …. I love your flights of fancy.
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