Wednesday, 27 May 2020

CONJURING RAINBOWS - 100 word story

The Leprechauns are back!


PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart




CONJURING RAINBOWS


Paddy clutched his recently retrieved Pot of Gold that Seamus had hidden at the top of the Eiffel Tower and looked around in frustration.
The mischievous reciprocal thieving between Paddy and Seamus had gone too far and Paddy was adrift on mainland Europe.
He crouched by a fountain, invisible to passers by, because that is the nature of Leprechauns.
The city was beautiful to be sure, but he needed to conjure a rainbow to lead him home.
He closed his eyes and concentrated.
Not many people knew that every time it rained on a sunny day, Leprechauns were the culprits.
Hope you enjoyed this story and I look forward to your comments. 


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52 comments:

  1. Iain Kelly27 May 2020 at 11:36

    I really need to have a word with those Leprechauns then, because they ruin an awful lot of days here!

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  2. Neil MacDonald27 May 2020 at 11:38

    Is that a fact? Nope. I certainly never knew that.

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 16:09

      No idea if they really are capable of manipulating the weather, Neil. Fiction, you know? :)

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  3. Tannille27 May 2020 at 12:00

    I can't stop smiling!
    What a pair.

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 16:10

      Thanks, Tannille - very glad to know I made you smile.

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  4. Reena Saxena27 May 2020 at 12:22

    Nice story :)

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  5. Anita Sabat27 May 2020 at 12:46

    And the pot of gold & rainbow quest continues :)
    We have so many local stories why it rains while it's sunny! :)

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 16:11

      He he - and why not add Leprechauns into the mix! :)

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  6. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields27 May 2020 at 13:07

    Dear Susan,

    What a delightful installment. I'll remember that rainbow tip. ;)

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 16:11

      Thanks, Rochelle - I do love writing about these little people. :)

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  7. anthonynorth27 May 2020 at 13:51

    Great fun. Enjoyed that.

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 16:12

      Thanks, Anthony - I wanted to write something light and funny.

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  8. C. E. Ayr27 May 2020 at 14:17

    There are always rainbows at fountains in Paris!

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 16:13

      In that case, maybe the Leprechauns are further reaching than we originally thought? :)

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  9. Linda27 May 2020 at 15:42

    So, the leprechauns get the credit for one of my favorite things :). Always enjoy your stories of these two :)

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 16:13

      Thanks, Linda. That's the fun of make believe! :)

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  10. Penny Gadd27 May 2020 at 16:52

    Nice story, Susan. It made me smile!

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    1. Susan A Eames27 May 2020 at 17:43

      That was my intention, so it's good to know I succeeded, Penny.

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  11. Colline27 May 2020 at 20:14

    I loved this little story - I wanted to read more of their mischief :D

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    1. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 09:43

      Thanks, Colline. I think they may pop up again in future stories, depending on the photo prompts. :)

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  12. Jade Li27 May 2020 at 22:00

    Another ancient Celtic secret revealed! Good one.

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  13. Nobbinmaug27 May 2020 at 23:07

    Those pesky leprechauns are back! I love these stories.

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    1. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 09:44

      Good to know you're enjoying the Leprechaun stories.

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  14. Jolly28 May 2020 at 03:46

    Just the word leprechaun makes me smile. Your story made me smile wider :D

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    1. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 09:45

      He he - I know exactly what you mean about the sound of the word, Jolly. (It sounds even better when spoken in an Irish accent.) :)

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  15. Dale28 May 2020 at 04:21

    If they create rainbows, they can't really be culprits, can they?

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  16. draliman28 May 2020 at 08:57

    Ha, you can't have even a magical leprechaun rainbow without a bit of rain!

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    1. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 09:46

      Well you see, even magic has to work with nature. :)

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  17. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 09:41

    Thanks, Christine.

    p.s. when I click on your name it doesn't lead me to your blog

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  18. Keith's Ramblings28 May 2020 at 14:22

    Well, that's something I've learned today! Nice one.

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    1. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 15:35

      I'm afraid you haven't learned anything, Keith. I've used artistic licence in this one! :)

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  19. Brenda Cox28 May 2020 at 15:30

    A rainbow as a way home, very nice! Lovely story, Susan. 🙂

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  20. plaridel28 May 2020 at 18:06

    as long as it doesn't rain on your parade, i guess, it's ok. :)

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    1. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 21:08

      Needs must, paridel, needs must and Paddy needs to get home. :)

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  21. brudberg28 May 2020 at 20:47

    I will remember that next time it rains destroying my picnic.

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    1. Susan A Eames28 May 2020 at 21:08

      He he - yes, blame it on those pesky Leprechauns. :)

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  22. Na'ama Yehuda29 May 2020 at 00:12

    Ah, so THAT's what it is ...

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  23. Subroto30 May 2020 at 14:33

    I will be writing to my local council asking that they employ a few Leprechauns, we could do with the rain out here. I just hope they don't send those friendly people in white coats as they did the last time....

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  24. Dawn30 May 2020 at 22:25

    Well you learn something new everyday! ;)

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    1. Susan A Eames31 May 2020 at 09:58

      Dawn, the only thing you've learned is how my imagination works. :)

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  25. Magarisa1 June 2020 at 08:37

    I'm rooting for Paddy! Rain is OK when it's followed by a beautiful rainbow. Fun story.

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  26. David Stewart3 June 2020 at 01:33

    So that's the problem! I didn't realize leprechauns were so international. :) Now if they would just leave their gold around too. :)
    -David
    greenwalledtower.com

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    1. Susan A Eames4 June 2020 at 18:08

      Ah, well that's the beauty of writing fiction, David. Thanks for commenting. :)

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  27. Birgit17 June 2020 at 15:38

    This is beautiful and I can picture this in my mind

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