The problem with writing a series through Friday Fictioneers is that eventually, you figure out where your character is going and realize there are only so many stories left to write. If the photo prompt doesn’t fit with the plot you have sketched in your mind, you might have to set aside the series for a week. The good news for Angelique’s friends is that this isn’t that week. You can thank Claire, who instructed Angelique to release her grief far away from human populations, for today’s story.
Bonus: Link to alternate story at the bottom of this page. Please follow the link to meet a couple of my other imaginary friends!
Photo Copyright – Renee Homan Heath
On Claire’s Command
The sun scorched Angelique’s bare shoulders as she limped down the empty boardwalk. When wood gave way to sand, course granules crept between Angelique’s toes, sinking her feet and slowing her progress. She fought back tears as warm saltwater stung her ankles. She could not stop here. In the distance, the sea spread her arms to embrace the azure sky. With a tearing sensation pulsing down her spine, Angelique ran through the shallows, lifted herself from the calm waters of the Atlantic, and set course for the horizon.
An hour later, lifeguards raised red flags all along the eastern coast.
(For an alternate story, please click here).
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Lisa Dunn 
You caught that poignant, sad moment so well. I clicked for the 2nd story but was told there was no page in a message.
Huh. I’m stumped. The link is working on my iPhone. I’ll double check everything when I get back to my laptop.
Wow! Good atmosphere and venue for this story. Angelique continues!
Thanks!
Hurricane Angelique! 🙂
I almost used that as my title. 🙂
That poor girl can’t catch a break… I hope she comes back refreshed. Loved the Lifeguards.
Oh, things will get worse for Angelique, but she’ll be alright in the end. I have a little promotion planned for her, but don’t tell her yet! 😉
Okay…
do the red flags mean a storm is coming? no swimming? person missing?
well done.
Storm coming, rough waters, DO NOT SWIM!!! The bottom photo was actually taken the day before Irene hit South Florida. The air was so thick with mist all my photos were tinted gray. Had to clean my lens afterward.
Sad. Also, held a lot of emotions in it besides just sadness. I am not certain I have followed the entire series. May have to check into that.
Scott
Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/friday-fictioneers-walkway-to-wonder-genre-sci-fi/
Thanks. Previous stories are linked under Angelique in the header bar.
Thanks!
Nice contrast with the last line. Good job, as ever.
Thank you, Sandra!
I liked the imagery you created about Angelique’s melancholy in first stanza.. And the last line has set the pace for I think what’s to come in the next part! 🙂
Thank you!
Dear Lisa,
As always, I love Angelique. She has a tough assignment here, poor little angel.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle. She does have a rough job, and it’s so sweet to hear all the concern for her this week! I love it, and I can’t WAIT to show you that she’ll be alright in the end! 🙂
You do an amazing job using the same characters through all the different prompts. How many stories have you done with her now?
Thank you. I think I’m up to fifteen now. It’s getting a little harder, now that I’ve narrowed down a general plotline to follow.
Lovely poetic language in this one that fits the picture and the story perfect.
Thanks!
Like the use of ‘could not stop here’, almost like she has no choice, doesn’t have permission to
Thank you. Angelique got in a trouble a few months ago for causing the blizzard of the century. She’s learning…
Oh boy, it might be a good time for her to learn dolphin because things aren’t looking for her with the sea growing restless and angry.
That tearing sensation in her back was the spreading of her wings. She’ll be alright, once she has a good cry.
I liked the way you left me wanting to know more, you drew me in.
Thank you! More stories are available under the Angeliqe tab in the header bar. She’s been through a few Friday Fictioneers prompts.
I am starting to really look forward to you and Angelique’s stories. Never thought angels would have such a hard time of things. I do enjoy her so. 🙂
Aw, thanks! The funny thing is, I never would have thought I’d have an angel as a main character! I’m so pleased you enjoy her!
I have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of Angelique. I loved the imagery throughout and then how the last line changes the pace.
Thanks. I was actually at the beach the day before Irene hit South Florida. It was wild and beautiful and scary all at once.
“the sea spread her arms to embrace the azure sky” Beautiful words. No wonder Angelique is seeking solace. The girl has been through the mill! Ron
Thanks. I pictured Angelique raising her arms to embrace the sky at the same time.
I kind of felt like she was stretching for freedom… I guess I need to go back and bridge the gap in the story so I know what’s going on. However, I like this and you pushed a lot of emotion into it. Good one!!
Lisa – This is my introduction to Angelique, but i like the thought of a recurring character through these prompts. It takes more disicpline to keep the cointinuity going. I am sure that is a great way to improve your story-telling. This 100 word snippet shows your skill.
I think I held my breath during the entire read. Very good writing indeed.
I’ll be back to read the story later.
For now I wanted to tell you I nominated you for your choice of awards. Go to https://mariwells.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/awards-2/ to choose.
I look forward to Angelique’s adventures each week. This one sounds ominous. Nice little segment and I really liked the last line.
This is really good. Sad, but good.
i am like joe owens…new to your character Angelique and applaud your style of writing the prompts with her as your main focus. i enjoyed your story. ❤