Just One Wish
Make it good. Think it through carefully.
The genie raised an eyebrow. "You should have been more specific," he said, his misty shoulders swirling in an arrogant shrug.
"Are you sure I can't have any more wishes?" A slim hope, but she had to ask.
He shook his head.
"Do I have time to argue the technicalities?" she asked.
"No," He smirked. "Enjoy it while it lasts."
Somehow, she was able to take his advice. The view, the rushing wind, the clouds... Was that a buzzard? It really did feel like flying.
She closed her eyes before the impact.
"Guess I should've known. Never trust a geni-"
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Oh, I loved this!! Loved hot it starts out so hopefully and excited, then joyous, then the ending 😅 I can only wonder what she ran into 😅 Be careful with those genies! Awesome work!!
Loved the idea of a wish going wrong, and you didn't need to write any more for the reader to fill in the gaps. Nice!
Ha! Not quite what she expected, nor I! Dig it! Good job!
This one ‘landed’ great!
Lol, never trust a genie! Awesomeeee story!
Fantastic! Starting in media res is such a great approach to the challenge, and it works so well for this piece. Looking forward to seeing more!
Now this one packed a punch - amazing!
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love how this shows the consequences of not thinking through the potential outcomes of our desires.
😂 omg this finish 🤣 I also love how the (abrupt) ending confirms the question in the reader's mind from the beginning (What was the wisher not-specific-enough-about?) Brilliant work, L.C. definite contender for this challenge 👏👏👏
🤣🤣 Now that's sage advice! 🏺
Great job how you packed detail and varying degrees of "reality."
Omg!! Hahaha I love it! So little said but so much told!
Splat! I shouldn’t laugh. Too late 😂 Good one. 🥰
🤣🤣🤣 Genie... The original politician, the way he slithered out of it. Great story
Thank you to everyone for being gracious and ignoring the glaring typo! I fixed it now 😁
Haha! This one was great!
This really made me laugh! Great job.
Brilliant 👏👏
Haha oh the technicalities of wishing with a genie! I love this take on it, so good, so... IMPACTFUL.