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Flame

June 30, 2020 8 Comments

Flame

By Marjan Sierhuis

Cautiously, the producer approaches Flame on the film set with a troubled look on his face. Since his last encounter, he learns to maintain a respectful distance.

Flame studies him through a slit in her eye, displays a toothy grin and waits expectantly.

“Too many of our sets have recently disappeared in a puff of smoke.

“And due to budgetary restrictions, I have to replace you with a computer-generated image of a dragon.”

Flame encircles the producer’s body with her red scaly tail and carries him off. “Let us talk about it,” he shouts as his voice fades into the distance.

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  1. Constanée Malik Hemedi says

    June 30, 2020 at 7:53 am

    Lovely! Brought a smile to my face.

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    • msierhuis says

      June 30, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you, Constanee for you kind words. I am glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Rémi Savard says

    June 30, 2020 at 8:08 am

    It would appear that respect isn’t enough when dealing with dragons… Well done!

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    • msierhuis says

      June 30, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      Thank you, Remi for reading and your comment.

      Reply
  3. Lynda Savard says

    June 30, 2020 at 11:11 am

    Bravo. Loved it. Light and interesting!

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    • msierhuis says

      June 30, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you, Lynda for your lovely comments. I am glad you liked it.

      Reply
  4. b. says

    June 30, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Your words produced great visuals and excited my mind to imagine things beyond your story. Great job!

    Reply
    • msierhuis says

      June 30, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Thank you, b for reading and for your kind words.

      Reply

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