'What if?' Blogfest
Today is the start of the "What if?" Fairy Tale Blogfest. The rules are simple:
Think of your favorite "well known" fairytale and ask "What If…!"
Then, pick one of these four categories: (be sure to mention which category you're joining, during your blog post!)
Today, I'm all about Team Love story!
The lamp glowed gold in the scattered starlight. Aladdin tensed and covered his face as smoke billowed from the spout. A woman, dressed in draped silk and bound with chains, collapsed next to the ancient artifact.
Think of your favorite "well known" fairytale and ask "What If…!"
Then, pick one of these four categories: (be sure to mention which category you're joining, during your blog post!)
· Best
Plot Twist
· Best
Love Story
· Best
Tragedy
· Best
Comic Relief
Finally, write a scene(s)
illustrating a new detail of the fabled fairy tale that changes our
perspective. (300 words or less)
Today, I'm all about Team Love story!
The lamp glowed gold in the scattered starlight. Aladdin tensed and covered his face as smoke billowed from the spout. A woman, dressed in draped silk and bound with chains, collapsed next to the ancient artifact.
Aladdin took a step back. “Where did you come from?”
“You summoned me,” she said, not meeting his gaze.
He crouched beside her and moved a lock of raven hair from
her face. She flinched and held up her chains in defense.
“I’m not going to hurt you. Who did this to you?”
“Another man, not unlike yourself.”
Her eyes flicked to his. A breath caught in his chest at the
sight of her purple irises. She looked broken. Aladdin wanted nothing more than
to take her in his arms and save her from whoever did this.
“Can I help?”
“You are my master now. I’m bound to serve you until three
wishes are made.” She stole another glance. “I see your clothes are tattered, I
can give you wealth untold.”
“What’s your name?”
The girl looked up, curiosity
lighting her face. “Genie.” The name was
spoken as a curse.
“Genie, I had wealth once. It never brought me happiness. Is
there no one you can turn to for shelter?”
“I’m bound to you.”
Aladdin smiled. “As a free man, I don’t believe in bonds. Let’s
find a blacksmith to remove your chains.”
“The only way these chains can be removed is if you wish me
free.”
“Then I wish you free.”
“You want nothing for yourself?”
“I have made my choices.”
Genie gasped as the chains fell to the ground in a flash of
dust and sparks. She took a step toward Aladdin.
“Whoever you are, I owe you my
life.”
With a longing look back, Genie was gone.
What's your favorite fairy tale?
Comments
I like this twist. It is romantic, a bit sad too. Why didn't she totally kiss him??? ;)
New follower, btw. :)
Thanks for being part of the blogfest!
Great atmosphere and dialogue!
I'm popping in from the blogfest.
OK, so I'm a guy, but..give...me. a... moment...
(Removes ManCard and places on ground - for just a moment)
OMGosh, J.A., you left me hanging there!!!
Genie could have stayed and like chatted... sheez... but NICE! use of the Aladdin story :)
PS... Good luck with you being in near-baby stage :)
My fave fairytale? Disney's version of The Little Mermaid - NOT the original.
I liked it.
Oh, and Mark--Pick up your man-card. No littering here. :)
I'm dying to know what happened to Genie afterwards?
Nice to meet you. Hopping over from the blogfest.
Sad but nice twist at the end. Lovely writing.
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