“From her small balcony, the witch watched the world go by.” It was getting harder and harder for her to get up and down the stairs. The neighbors seemed to ignore her when she did venture out. The children would giggle and point as she made slow progress down the sidewalk. She often looked like she was lost in her own world.
“A penny for your thoughts,” said the mother to her little girl.
” I was just thinking about that old lady that lives up stairs. Some of the kids say she’s a witch! Do you think she’s a witch Mommy?” her face showing her apprehension.
“I think we should go up ask her if she needs anything from the market. It must be very hard for her to get her groceries,” the mother answered.
They quickly climbed the stairs and knocked. A strange light spilled out as the door opened. The luminous being spoke, “So glad you’ve come. I have finished my observations of this planet. I was going to report that your species is hopeless but you have changed my mind.”
You never know. This was a nice read.
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Thanks Dan ❤
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Cool story! I enjoyed reading it!
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Thank You. 🙂
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Great story! I loved the reveal at the end.
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Thanks so much. 🙂
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Ahhh! Brilliant story, Deborah! Gave me chills at the end!
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Thanks so much Lia ❤
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Wow! A little kindness can save so much. Loved it.
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Thank You. I was thinking of the often poor treatment of older people. 🙂
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There is a lesson here. What a great mother you portrayed in this tale.
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Thank You. I am glad you appreciated my point. 🙂
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Nice ending! One small act of kindness changes everything.
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Thank You. Yes, changed the karma didn’t it. 🙂
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Fabulous. That was a good story!
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Thanks so much Lucile ❤
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My pleasure, Deborah.
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Wonderful story! 🙂
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Thank You Tanya ❤
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There is some good in humanity! Its fortunate the mother and girl showed the ‘luminous being’ this before it made its report – I fear as to the aftermath had it reported humanity as ‘hopeless’. A great story. 🙂
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Yes I think there may be some good left! And they saved the world. Thank You ! ❤
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That was a great ending! Loved the story Deborah! Thank you for participating in the Mondays Finish the Story challenge. Be well… ^..^
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Thank you!
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A heartwarming tale and a delight to read.
My MftS tale is Willamena’s wish
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Thank You. Yes I enjoyed reading yours as well. 🙂
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A show of pure feelings here. I’ll second Louise’s thought. She’s right in saying that there is still some good in humanity.
A very nice and positive take on prompt 🙂
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Thank You. 🙂
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Great message.
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Thank You. 🙂
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What an interesting twist. Was not prepared for it. Well done.
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Thank You. It sort of surprised me as well. 🙂
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