Friday Fictioneers is a weekly blog link-up based on a photo prompt. The Challenge – write a one hundred word story inspired by the picture that has a beginning, middle, and end. (No one will be ostracized for going a few words over the count.) The Key – make every word count. Up to the challenge? Join in!
PHOTO PROMPT– Copyright – Bjorn Rudberg
Stairway to Heaven
by John Yeo
Old Jack had been Head Gardener at the Hall for twenty years. One day Lord Melbury who liked to supervise Jack and the team moving trees and shrubs on the estate, stumbled across the magical corner where his children had loved to play. The stairway to the stars they had called the overgrown steps leading up to a ledge that was the lookout spot for the whole garden.
“Get rid of those old steps Jack, They spoil the look of the garden!”
“Yes sir!’ Jack replied, knowing full well they would both forget the order.
The magical mysterious stairway survived.
(100 Words) ~ In response to a prompt on ~ http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com
Written by John Yeo © All rights reserved
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I’m glad Old Jack’s got a heart, and I’m glad Lord Melbury’s got a bad memory, it seems. Lovely story, in keeping with the mood of the picture.
Thanks Margaret ~ I love that picture of those weedy steps ~ Thanks for your comment 🙂
John, Happy and magical story, perfect for the holidays. Well done. Happy Holidays to you and Margaret! 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks fo your wonderful response Suzanne ~Have a very Happy New Year my friend ~
Dear John,
One of my favorite books growing up was “The Secret Garden.” I pictured Jack as being one and the same as Ben Weatherstaff.
Lovely little story.
Shalom and Magical New Year,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle~Yes I loved that book and the cinema adaption too ~ Thanks for your wonderful prompts~ A Peaceful and Very Happy New Year to you and your family.
These magical nooks are good at protecting themselves. Lovely story, as Rochelle commented it also brought to mind “The Secret Garden”.
Thanks draliman~ I am glad you liked this ~ Thanks for your response~ 🙂
Great Story 🙂
Thanks Tena ~I’m glad you enjoyed this ~ 🙂
I absolutely loved this, hands down!!
Thank you Joy ~ I am pleased you enjoyed this write 🙂