I relented. Today’s prompt was going to be something in keeping with yesterday’s mood—funereal. I’ll keep that for another time. This painting, by Caspar David Friedrich, is a pretty strange one so it will do very nicely for a prompt. Who is this woman in her gown and hairdo that make me think of a fantasy queen? What is she doing? Invoking the sun or some other deity? Grieving for someone, something? Is it dawn or sunset?
The theme words are:
Dawn sunset worship magic power regal
Write a short story with your interpretation and post the link in the comments before next Thursday.
Jane Dougherty Writes 
You had me wondering yesterday what the prompt would be. 🙂 This one has many possibilities.
I’ll keep the really miserable one for a more suitable occasion 🙂
Thank you. 😉
Wow, another gorgeous and slightly mysterious image! I’m very impressed with your art collection. I’ve written my thing, I’m open to comments and criticism, and I’m looking forward to reading everybody else’s pieces. It’s always a pleasure.
https://fmmewritespoems.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/woman-in-the-sun-for-jane-dougherty
I collect oddities while I’m looking for illustrations. You never know when they might come in handy.
I had a little fiddle.
https://fmmewritespoems.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/the-woman-in-the-sun-modified-for-jane-dougherty
I like this painting very much!
https://writersdream9.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/17891/
It’s one of those paintings that have an ulterior motive 🙂
Indeed!
Hi Jane sorry but I didn’t see a word limit and so got a tad carried away with my friend Miss Marble…
https://summerstommy.com/2016/09/09/microfiction-challenge-13-woman-in-the-sun-sitting-with-miss-marble/
No worries. If it gets to novella length it had just better hold my interest that’s all 🙂
Hmm yes well it’s not that long and hopefully you won’t fall asleep reading it…
I played wayward child as always. All criticisms and witticisms welcomed. This will go in my art gallery — I love the imagine.
https://phylor.wordpress.com/2016/09/10/jane-doughertys-microfiction-13-inn-woman-of-the-sun/
Jane’s image, not my story. God, can’t write a sentence no moreically.
I assumed you had a spell check storm there 🙂
https://learawrites.wordpress.com/2016/09/10/familia-del-sol/
Thanks so much Jane! I really appreciate your input. If you’re up to another read, I reposted a version based on your suggestions — though it did grow in length sorry.
Of course I’ll read it 🙂
Thanks.
I’ve had a lot of thoughts on it because I’ve really got into your story and I feel I’ve sent you off on red herrings, against your better judgement. I’ll get something down for you when I get back from the market.
Thank you Jane —
Thanks so much Jane! I really appreciate your input. If you’re up to another read, I reposted a version based on your suggestions — though it did grow in length sorry. I’m not feeling snippy right now.
https://yudithc.wordpress.com/2016/09/11/the-solemn-wait/
https://phylor.wordpress.com/2016/09/10/jane-doughertys-microfiction-13-inn-woman-of-the-sun-3-rev/
Thanks Jane — I hope this is closer to what we each and both envisioned. I invite others to re-read and offer suggestions as well.
I wasn’t certain if I’d have time for this, as I’m still finishing up my summer [paying] work. I’m so behind in reading posts, but I need the creative break, too. 🙂 Feel free to comment.
https://merrildsmith.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/at-dawn-microfiction/
I couldn’t see anything to pick on in this story. It says everything that needs to be said and slips in the necessary backstory without it being obtrusive, and ends on a note of mystery.
Thank you very much!
Another crack in the world…
https://methodtwomadness.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/postcard-fiction-what-she-saw/
No real story, again, but your critique is still welcome.
It could be a story though. Depends if you want to add the final ingredient. Doesn’t matter if you don’t, it’s a fine cameo of two people walking together and stands in its own right.
Oops! I should add this, shouldn’t I?
https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/microfiction-challenge-13-woman-in-the-sun/
Good idea 🙂
Er, that’s the link to my blog post.
Third times the charm>
https://rivrvlogr.wordpress.com/2016/09/14/forward/
Bingo!
Part 10….setting the stage! I only managed to use one of the prompt words, but I loved the painting this week! Kat
https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2016/09/14/seasoning-part-10/