The Antique Chandelier
The old man was always hungry; hungry for gold. Every
penny he saved he invested in gold.
He was cunning and earned a lot of pennies. But he lived like
a pauper and spent nothing on his orphaned grandson, Pea.
He would not tell Pea where he had hidden his gold. A
deprived childhood had turned Pea into a depraved man. He threatened his
grandfather who laughed and shouted, “I would rather be dead.”
In frustration, Pea sold the antique chandelier that
grandfather loved, for just hundred bucks.
The old man found the chandelier missing; he became
hysterical, “We’re ruined.”
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A post for Friday Fictioneers and Three Word Wednesday.
Word count 100
Not such a good hiding place after all. A great little tale.
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Thanks Keith, had been looking forward to your comments
Deletehahaha sad, he would have chosen to be a better human instead!
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Deletewhere is that chandlier now? I would buy it ;-)
ReplyDeletewish i knew, thanks for stopping by
DeletePerhaps the chandelier had to come down in order for their relationship not to be ruined..i hope he realises that and plants and nurtures little Pea..just as he did that awful chandelier
ReplyDeleteThanks Jae
DeleteI don't know why people are so miserly. Misers never make out so well in stories! ;)
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DeleteDear IB,
ReplyDeleteSad state of affairs.
Shalom,
Rochelle
thanks Rochelle for stopping by
DeleteOh I saw that chandelier on sale the other day.. maybe I should buy it.
ReplyDeleteit's a 'gold' opportunity, don't miss it. thanks for reading the post
DeleteSounds like poetic justice to me. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra
DeleteSounds like two Peas in a pod if you ask me. :D
ReplyDeleteyes i agree, thanks for reading it
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