I wasn't planning to participate in this week's Friday Fictioneers because I've just bought a new laptop and need a day or two to transfer my files. But then I saw a photo of my foot! Well I couldn't not write a story, could I? And it seemed appropriate to return to some old friends.
The Sprain of Destiny
When Batty Patty sprained her ankle tripping over a Leprechaun's Pot of Gold in her garden she was thrilled.
She cradled the Pot in wonder. This was acknowledgement by the Little Folk that she was a kindred spirit. This was destiny. Why else would they give her this gift?
... ... ...
Paddy the Leprechaun peeped through Patty's cat flap in alarm. How had this woman even seen his Pot? It was supposed to be invisible to humans! And how the feck would he retrieve it while she was cuddling it?
Damn that gobshite Seamus for hiding Paddy's Pot in a nutjob's garden.
I hope you enjoyed this story and I look forward to your comments. If you wish to read more Friday Fictioneers stories, you can find them listed HERE If you'd like to join in the challenge, you'll find all the information posted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields - her blog is listed on 'My Blog List' on the right hand side of this page. On a final note - I always attempt to visit the blogs of everyone who comments on mine. If I haven't commented on yours it's either because I haven't been redirected to your blog when I've clicked on your name or because you have a wordpress account that requires me to sign into wordpress first. Please check and amend your settings. Thanks. |
Dear Susan,
ReplyDeleteI must confess I love your continuing leprechaun stories. The last line made me laugh out loud.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Delighted to know that I made you laugh, Rochelle! (p.s. thanks for using my photo.)
DeleteThis might be your best one yet S! Such characters.
ReplyDeleteWhy, thank you, Tannille. I do enjoy writing about them. :)
DeleteYou fell over Paddy's pot? That was bad luck
ReplyDeleteGosh, I wish! Unfortunately my misadventure was far less exciting... fell off my deck whilst playing with my dog. :)
DeletePlan gone wrong.
ReplyDeleteHe can steal his pot after she falls asleep :)
Some things are visible to some people! We need to take care! :)
Yes, knowing our Paddy, he'll come up with a cunning plan. :)
DeleteThese two are lots of fun, along with Batty Patty :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. They're a right old bunch aren't they?
DeleteBatty Patty! Is that what the neighbours think of her too! Good fun :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I doubt if she knows that's her nickname. :)
DeleteA very rich nutjob's garden, I might add.
ReplyDeleteProvided she can hang on to it, Sandra. Knowing Paddy, I somehow doubt it. :)
DeleteThat Seamus is at it again. Poor Paddy... A lot of fun, as usual with these two.
ReplyDeleteThey're a pair of little mischief makers, that's for sure. :)
DeleteAbsolutely delightful Susan, just whay I needed on a dreary afternoon!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks Keith. Glad to know I've cheered you up. :)
DeleteDear Nutjob,
ReplyDeleteAs you admit that it's your foot in the photo, does this mean you are confessing to an alter ego of Batty Patty?
Ha ha - I couldn't possibly confirm or deny it, CE. :)
DeleteHey sometimes it's possible simply to get such a very luck break.
ReplyDeleteShe might be underestimating the power of Leprechauns! :)
Deletehow the feck...true...how the feck would one know. Good story Susan.
ReplyDeleteNow that really made me laugh, Neel. Am I converting the Friday Fictioneers to all things Irish?
Deleteha ha! Perhaps she has a bit of fair folk blood in her! And ... this was fun! I hope your foot is all better now (and the new laptop behaves!)
ReplyDeleteWhether she has a genuine connection with them is moot. She believes it!
DeleteThanks, my foot/ankle is long healed. (Still getting used to my new, smaller keyboard!)
Is this a cross-over adventure? If I remember correctly, Batty Patty sold garlic to ward off an evil. I love your Leprechaun adventures. A cross-over only sweetens the... pot.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new laptop. About a year ago, I was going through the same thing. I've been there with the ankle thing, too. My poor ligaments still get sore sometimes.
She's been lurking on the fringes of the Leprechaun stories for a while. I introduced her before the garlic story in one where she hinted at obtaining help from the Little People. She's also being selling Irish 'potions' online. This is the first story in which I've brought her directly into contact with Paddy. :)
Delete(Ankle is fine - the photo is not that recent.)
Loved it! She must feel blessed indeed to see normally invisible stuff!
ReplyDelete- Justjoyfulness
Yep, there's more to Patty than meets the eye. :)
Deletelol Your story cracked me up, Susan. It probably was invisible at first and that's how she tripped over it. Thanks for the laugh!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm glad to hear that I made you laugh. (I'm always a bit nervous when I post 'funny' stories as humour is so subjective.)
DeleteLove your Leprechaun stories Susan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wilts - appreciate your feedback. :)
DeleteThat Seamus! Always getting it wrong. Another funny tale to add to the series. Nice one Susan. Hope your foot is better now.
ReplyDeleteI know, what is he like?
DeleteYes, I'm fine thanks - the photo isn't recent. :)
The humour of your story made me smile. The way you've combined that with the story of a character who believes they are kindred spirits with the little people is - well - magical!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks Penny - appreciate your lovely feedback.
DeleteI love this one!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Darlene.:)
Deleteit's finders keepers. once in a while somebody gets the lucky break. :)
DeleteHa ha - I doubt if Paddy will see it that way! :)
DeleteHA HA love to have a chuckle in an ending. Nicely unveiled story for us this week and you photograph is a bonus. Hope your ankle healed O K.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe … Isadora ��
Thanks for the feedback, Isadora. Ankle is fine now - thank you. :)
DeleteOh yay! They are back. I can't resist these!
ReplyDeleteAH, thanks Dale - I do enjoy coming up with stories about these characters.:)
DeleteIt's all gone a bit wrong for Paddy! Only the very young and the very nutty can see leprechauns :-)
ReplyDeleteHa ha - yes, he's got his work cut out for him if he's going to retrieve his Pot safely. :)
DeleteHahahaha fantastic split pov. So much told in so little words. Great humor and great voice! Loved it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your feedback, Laurie. Happy to know that you enjoyed my story.
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