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A 100 word story by

MrBinks

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Nelson Has the Midas Touch

Nelson rested against the tree, and as he did so he knew he’d done it again.
The wash of colour started at the roots before quickly spiralling up around the bark, through the branches and into the leaves.
 
Nelson stepped away from the vibrant foliage he’d created.
He’d been in a haze for days now, as this purple Midas affliction had taken over his life.
 
The heavens opened. The pitter patter against the canopy grew louder before giving way and crashing to the ground.
 
Nelson held out his hand as droplets splashed into his palm.
 
“Huh,” he smiled. “Purple rain.”

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Happy New Year everyone! I’ve taken a bit of a break from writing as I couldn’t muster the energy over the last month or so. But here I am, eager to get the new year started in a positive manner.

This piece is written for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by the ever-present Rochelle. Click here to read this week’s stories. Thank you to Lisa Fox for the photograph this week.

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Responses to “Nelson Has the Midas Touch”

  1. rochellewisoff

    Dear Mr. B,

    What a Prince-ly story. 😉 A purple Midas touch? Imaginative and enchanting piece.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      Too obvious to resist! Thanks for reading.

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  2. Neil MacDonald

    The Midas touch was an inspired reading of the prompt

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    1. MrBinks

      Cheers!

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  3. Sandra

    A unique take! Well done.

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    1. MrBinks

      Merci!

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  4. Dale

    Prince rained down on this story for sure, Mr. Binks. It was a delight to read.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks so much!

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      1. Dale

        My pleasure!

  5. James Pyles

    Yeah, everybody else got “Prince” too.

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  6. granonine

    Wonderful–a royal purple Midas touch 🙂

    Like you, I’m back after a lengthy absence. Growing older is sometimes hard on one’s creaky old body, but I think I’m back to whatever “normal” is for me these days.

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  7. msjadeli

    A tale told just right. Love your last line. Glad you’re back, MrBinks, and happy my photo inspired you 🙂

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  8. James McEwan

    A great build up to “purple rain,” I loved the narrative.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks, James.

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  9. GHLearner

    A purple midas touch, what an original idea. Love the purple rain in the end, this picture screams for Prince.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks a lot.

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  10. Nandini Deka

    lovely write…i’d love to see some purple rains someday

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    1. MrBinks

      Thank you very much

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  11. Violet Lentz

    Perfectly brilliant take!

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks!

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  12. Keith’s Ramblings

    A delightful story that was well worth waiting for!

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  13. Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller

    Well done, Mr. B! A royal read!
    So nice to have you back with us.

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    1. MrBinks

      What a lovely comment. Thank you!

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  14. thisobscurelife

    nice one! I take a lot of breaks myself. You haven’t broken from form tho’

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