It is Friday Fictioneer time…
Following Rochelle’s kind invitation, emmy tries to rise to the occasion, not miss a step, tread lightly, and follow the flow.
The idea is to write a very short story, circa 100 words, based on this picture prompt (below).
That’s it.
copyright Lauren Moscato
Champagne on the House
We leave our dead end flat, park the pickup in the far lot and walk to the restaurant.
The waitress greets us very warmly.
“Do you know her?” He asks, curious.
“No, but she believes she does.”
She comes back with two flutes of champagne, grins, says “Compliments of the boss”, then walks away.
“Who the hell are you?” He says, poking fun.
“I have no idea… Maybe in a parallel universe I am someone famous… or important” I shrug but I wonder, smiling all around.
“Or they see your future” he chuckles, raising his glass to mine.
I like this place, The Rabbit Hole Café.
unbuttoned or undone 
AnElephantCant believe that Emmy
Who he knows is a super talented girl
Who can draw and make rhyme
Speak Scots some of the time
Isn’t already famous all over the world
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…Go figure! 😉
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A wonderland indeed… 😉
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Nearly endless possibilities…
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Clever: I didn’t see that coming!
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Thank you.
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First glance at that house and I see the work of an architect thoroughly determined to make it Jehovah’s Witness/Mormon proof 🙂
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Hahaha John. Who would a thought of that lo!
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There you go, Noel, your company can patent this design feature, an extra for the more “rationally-minded” client 😉
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There is some chance there, I agree.
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Wish I had seen that before I dreamt (dreamed?) up the story!
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I never know if it’s dreamt or dreamed, either. I prefer dreamt, and suspect dreamed is American.
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So… either works in my dreams and otherwise. Thanks John.
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I, too, have dreams sometimes that in a parallel universe am someone famous known at least beyond my flat 😛
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I remain convinced that a good name is better than famous any day.
And ‘important’ people probably sleep little. I like naps and carefree sleep. 🙂
Just a simple girl, you know?
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I agree with you on all counts
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I enjoyed this story that ends with a much larger story to ponder. So many questions come to mind about Emmy, the Rabbit Hole Cafe, and her partner who has known her long enough to know her potential but not long enough to know her life’s story. There is an epic that might rival Anna Karenina, Lamia, or Endymion; but, with an ending that leaves a smile instead of a tear.
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I am glad you enjoyed that itty bitty story.
It’s a tribute to your imagination that you can extrapolate a new Anna Karenina (with a smile,) from this 100 wrds made up story! I can see Willy’s influence, right there.
..That said, The Rabbit Hole Cafe may be a fun place to revisit….
Now you got me thinking…
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There is a touch of magic there and you do have a magic pen. 🙂 Silly wee Willy Nilly does bedevil me with his extravagant ideas always wrapped in a thick layer of bursting hyperbole. I have to tell him to wait and see. Something entirely different might be in the making.
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Let time do its thing and watch what happens.
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Where is that Rabbit Hole, I want to see my future. Loved it!
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So glad you liked the story! I am told there is a Rabbit Hole opening near you soon. All you gotta do is believe 😉
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Hello Emmy or Emmyglant, or whatever,
This is by far the worst writing I’ve ever seen! !!
School children have done a better job!!! You
shame this page with such drivel? ……….
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papabear’s evil twin
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HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S DAY !!! 🙂
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Go away you evil twin! What have you done with Papabear? Bring him back right now!!!!!
Good thing I know that you only pick on the ones you love 😉
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Perhaps a leap of faith is in order.
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Could be 😉
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Heh, that’s a cafe I’d like to visit, too, sometime. A great tale withmuch room for more spinning.
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Oh it’s a lovely little place tucked between Cheshire lane and Al Leese blvd… 😉
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Is this next to “Alice’s Restaurant”?
An interesting, bizarre, and different flash fiction rendition.
Randy
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Across the street, actually!
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
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Dear Emmy,
Do the flutes of champagne come with tags that say, “Drink me?” Strange little tale. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂 Thank you Rochelle.
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I sense Alice in Wonderland here.
A wonderful and creative tale!
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Thank you Francesca. Glad you liked my take on the prompt and took the time to comment.
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I’m sure they’ll be returning to that restaurant. Who knows what they might find out? Wonderful storytelling.
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Thank you Margaret, glad you enjoyed it.
Who knows indeed…
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Fun, fanciful tale. Gee, they threw my out of that same restaurant! Wonder what they saw ….
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I was sworn to secrecy…
Thank you for stopping by Perry.
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Fabulous last line.
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Thank you, you are very kind.
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I’d like to visit but first I’m trying that Restaurant and the end of the universe, then I’ll be right over – put that champagne on ice.
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There’s a little cafe at the end of the world
everybody knows that’s where everybody goes…. (Lily Frost-Enchantment)
See you there!
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Dear Emmy,
A perfect riff on the otherworldly nature of the building in the prompt. I’d dine out at your cafe any day.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thank you Doug, glad you liked it.
The cafe is right on the marina. Bring your sub 😉
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