Crystalline (Jane Doe Flash Fiction)

Jane lowers herself to the grass. No shade today; she wants illumination. From her backpack she pulls an amethyst cluster and a Tarot deck. Two of her least practical possessions, from a homeless viewpoint, but important to her.

The amethyst drinks in sunlight and casts crystalline violet needles over her face, her hands, the cards. Jane centers herself, focusing, then picks up the deck.

So many things to wonder about!  “What do I need to know about my financial prospects?” she decides on, then draws a card.

A shadow falls over her. “Tarot! Cool! How much for a reading?”

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Photo: Max Pixel

Each week at the Ranch, Charli Mills hosts the Rough Writers and Friends flash fiction challenge. This week’s prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the word crystalline. Fun flashes from other writers are at the link. Join us! It’s fun!

Author: Deborah Lee

I like trees, dreaming, magic, books, paper, floating, dreaming, rhinos, rocks, stargazing, wine, dragonflies, trains, and silence to hear the world breathe.

11 thoughts on “Crystalline (Jane Doe Flash Fiction)”

  4. There are certain possessions each of us would take despite not having practical value. However, with the purple light and turn of a card, some things might be more practical after all. I hope Jane’s prospects are crystallizing for her betterment!

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