Every week, a photo is used as a prompt for a 200 word photo fiction challenge. If you want to have a go, then click on the Sunday Photo Fiction image, and if you want to read what others have written, then click on the blue link below it.
His breathing became harder as he leant against the wall. He grimaced and clutched his chest as he tried to relax slightly. His pursuers were not far behind, and he knew there was little chance of escape.
Glancing around the room, he tried to find something he could use to escape. The area contained everything a standard room held β display case, lamp-stand, bookshelf, table, coffee cup, a window. Then an idea struck him. He did not like using his magic often as it ripped the veil slightly more each time, but he knew only that could save him now.
He heard people on the stairs behind him and started the incantation keeping his words steady even though every fibre in his body panicked. Less than a second after he uttered the final word, the door burst open and eight people piled in, tazers armed and they looked around the room.
The window opposite stood open, and the lead invader kicked at the table realising their prey escaped. Walking to the window, the target was seen running through an alley.
They leapt from the window, giving chase before realising it was a hologram. Back in the room, one book changed shape.
Nice twist at the end. The description fits a raid by a S.W.A.T. team.
Thanks. Think they are Anti-Magic SWAT π
Wow, Al, that was great. The window was a hologram and he changed himself into a book. Truly magical and good writing. π — Suzanne
Thanks Patricia π Glad you liked it.
What a magical story – Loved it!
Thanks Dahlia π
Clever magician and clever writer. Great job Al, this is exciting and unique.
Thanks Mandi π
Fantastic! I really didn’t see that coming.
…about my very first book!
Thanks Keith. Just read yours. Made me laugh π
Such great fun, a wonderful beginning.
Thanks Charlie π
A very entertaining and spell bound story with a great twist at the end. Enjoyed!
Thanks π I do love my twists
I like the mix of magic and technology in this story. Great work. π
Thank you π
Nice! And very clever.
Thanks Alejandro π
Oo, what a very clever use of magic — loved this one!
Thanks Joy π Misdirection and distraction
Yes, so often more effective than brute force.
Very cool! I want that kind of magic! Where you can just “escape” π
It would be nice. Being able to hide from people. But anyone could read you like a book π
Haha! Very nice way to give them the slip. That’s a pretty handy spell to have. I’d like to read more about the “veil.” A very engaging and interesting story. Had me hooked from the word go. Good one, Al! π
Thanks Eric. Good to see you around again. Several books I have read refer to magic as the veil. Plus there is the veil between our world and the world of the spirits that is always thinnest at the end of this month.
This is a very good story that reminds me of a trilogy I have yet to read which is about magic piercing the veil. Maybe we read the same stuff! Anyway this was a really good read with a great twist π
Thanks Angie, I do like creating a twist. I find it easier than a standard end.
Good action scene with magical twist. I wonder which book he disguised himself as? π
Thanks Iain π I think the obvious one would have been Cydonia. Which is a good read π
I can image that chase got the adrenaline going. I love you short story. Hope all is well with you in your neck of the woods. π€π€hugs to you!
Thanks M. How are you and Alex doing?