There is an old postbox by the edge of the woods. I came upon it by night. It seemed ancient, like a standing stone in the mist.
The next day, I dropped a postcard into it, with some address I’d made up. I’m not certain why. I think I just wanted to see what would happen.
I have received many letters since. They bear strange stamps and strange postmarks. Some are written in runes I cannot identify. Others boast addresses from Atlantis or Hy Brasil or Broseliand Beneath the Waves.
I have never answered. Still the letters come.
Word Count: 100
This is for Friday Fictioneers. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for running the challenge and Rowena Curtin for providing the photo prompt.
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Oh fun. Great concept. One way to send Santa letters?
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Thank you! Yes, I imagine Santa might be part of the same postal service…
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Absolutely lovely
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Great, I wonder what the letters say? Pleas for help perhaps?
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That’s a good question. Pleas for help seem a strong possibility. Or perhaps it’s just junk mail. 😉
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As long as it’s just the letters that arrive…
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I suppose stranger things arriving would be the next step, if this were a long piece…
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Intriguing – I may just try it myself!
Here’s mine!
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I’d have to answer those letters. Wonderful concept for this prompt.
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What a fantastic story! I want to try that 🙂
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Dear Joshua,
Now that’s a magical mail box. I’d be interested in reading some of that correspondence. Lovely story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Interesting and curious take. Well done.
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Very creative. I enjoyed the idea of a magic mailbox. The beginning of a much longer story.
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Magic! There’s a whole book in these 100 words!
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Loved this! So imaginative.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Sounds like fun penpals! Great story. Wouldn’t mind reading more.
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Your story gives me the goosebumps and triggers my adventurous spirit. I love the idea of it.
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You’re very welcome.
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oh, I love this so much! 🙂
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