Those who know Arthur Slipdeal
watch every change of season with great anticipation and vie to predict the results
of his next enterprise.
Something about the weather,
a scent or spell carried by a fresh breeze, seems to perk Arthur’s zest and catapults
his enthusiasm.
Oblivious to the cold, he’d met
last winter head on hawking buck-naked underwear for total freedom of mind and
movement, then copper-threaded knee braces to banish every ache and pain, and
finally one pillow to please the world of sleepers. Each new product was a sure
hit and his future to being rich…until it didn’t, and he wasn’t.
Undeterred, the start of this
spring has him hopping with a new sales idea, the best ever, with magic enough
to blind and bind them all—microgardening. Certain to sell, following hot on
the heals of the popular microbrewing trend. And for those inclined to myth and
legend, Arthur has a different sales pitch. What could be better than plants that
will attract real fairies to a garden, wonderful for gardeners and
fantasy-lovers alike. With appeal to so many varied customers, how could he
fail?
Those keeping tabs on Arthur’s
endeavors are taking bets on the longeveity of the tiny plants’ magic, some
expecting it to defy frost and even freeze, while others say it’ll wilt in the
first summer heat—so get your wagers in soon.
Tea Leaf Tales is a series of original
ten-sentence short stories by Marsha A. Moore, relating to photos/scenes that
resonate with her.
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1 comments:
This story sounds delightful, Marsha! Is it part of the two mentioned series, or is it it's own?
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