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Dancing in Champagne

February 7, 2022 34 Comments

By Christie Cartolano

As she walked into the ballroom, it was as if she had walked into a bottle of champagne. Golden sparkles illuminated the walls, the tables, even the musicians…it was dazzling.

Her gown was a shimmery lavender, and all eyes fixated on her as she began to dance with her handsome companion. They floated and twirled in unison until the music ended. The enchanted crowd erupted in thunderous applause.

As they walked to their seats, he whispered gently, β€œJulia, it’s time to wake up now.”

Her eyes opened in the darkened bedroom, her lavender robe on her wheelchair staring back at her.

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Comments

  1. Jose Manoj Mathews T says

    February 7, 2022 at 4:22 am

    Let her dream come true

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      Maybe a sequel?! ?

      So glad you enjoyed it. ??

      Reply
      • Christie C says

        February 7, 2022 at 5:50 pm

        Thank you so much. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:51 pm

      Sorry question marks were autocorrect lol

      Reply
  2. Helen C says

    February 7, 2022 at 7:52 am

    Very poignant!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you Helen! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Coco says

    February 7, 2022 at 8:47 am

    What a beautiful dream.
    Nicely done!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you Coco, keep dreaming!

      Reply
      • JJ says

        May 28, 2024 at 6:13 am

        Beautifully written! I’m surprised you don’t have more titillating pieces like this

        Reply
  4. Joan Reed says

    February 7, 2022 at 9:16 am

    As long as you can dream!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      Gotta keep dreaming! Thank you for reading. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Rita says

    February 7, 2022 at 10:09 am

    Well written. Good description in a few words. You gave us an unexpectedly sad ending. Great job!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      Oh Rita thank you so much! And thank you for reading my story.

      Reply
  6. Michael Talledes says

    February 7, 2022 at 10:51 am

    Wow. That was very well written and had me interested from the get go. Well done!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      Michael, this means the world to me. Thank you so much. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. J Sagar says

    February 7, 2022 at 11:14 am

    Great use of adjectives. Loved reading the story!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      So happy you liked it! Thank you. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Elsa says

    February 7, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    Wow, beautiful

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      So glad you liked it! Thank you so much for reading. Keep
      Dreaming!

      Reply
    • Betsy Wilson says

      February 26, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you for sending the link to me. Terrific, quick and heartfelt story.

      Reply
  9. Paul Bache says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:05 pm

    Short and to the point, but paints a very vivid picture. Well done Christie!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 11:51 pm

      Thank you so much Paul! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Sharon Campana says

    February 7, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    Okay I absolutely Loved it! .. made me tear up ! I want more.. I didn’t even know you wrote stories. Keep them coming!!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 11:52 pm

      Thanks Sharon! Yep, been writing for years now. So excited you liked it!!

      Reply
  11. Nina says

    February 7, 2022 at 10:27 pm

    Love the imagery! Such a beautiful dream to have. Well done!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 7, 2022 at 11:53 pm

      Loving that the imagery touched you. Thank you for reading!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Derek says

    February 8, 2022 at 3:19 am

    Some dreams are like that. I look forward to such dreams. The *other kind* I could manage without.

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 9, 2022 at 3:54 am

      Gotta keep dreaming! Wish for the good and learn from the bad.

      (But always hope for the good. πŸ˜‰ )

      Reply
  13. Judy Guhring says

    February 8, 2022 at 8:24 am

    Beautiful imagery. Left me wanting more!

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 9, 2022 at 3:55 am

      Thank you so much Judy! Maybe this is a jumping off point for a longer version?! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. Joan says

    February 8, 2022 at 8:49 am

    Love this, exquisite feelings of a very special memory returned in a dream.

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 9, 2022 at 3:56 am

      Joan, thank you so much. As long as there are dreams, the dance continues! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Liz says

    February 11, 2022 at 11:53 am

    Oh, oh, oh!
    So lovely….
    From wheelchair user XXX

    Reply
    • Christie C says

      February 11, 2022 at 10:34 pm

      Oh Liz thank you so much! I’m so glad like this. Honored you read it. πŸ™‚

      Reply

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