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Under Bubble and Squeaks (Bluebell Books Short Story Slam #11)

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Stu

Bluebell Books: Short Story Slam #11

Peggy barked, then jumped, leaping for the bubble that had been taunting her. An evil bubble, it had remained out of reach after The Girl had waved the wand in her hand, sending a cascade of air encased globules of watery soap. Now, the temptress bubble floated down, bursting as Peggy bit.

Look…another and another and another. The Girl laughed and squeak-giggled and spun around, sending out more and more floating spheres that caught the sun and mirrored back rainbows. Peggy chased them, catching what she could, always looking for more. One light speckled orb was way up high, caught in a stream of breeze that played with it. Peggy followed, ignoring the call from The Mother of The Girl.

The bubble hovered, after first doing a zig-zag dance over an open field of flowers and a Peggy. Panting, she looked up, halting in her race, as the floater descended. Peggy did not jump this time, as the bubble came down in an arc destined to be chomped, and chomp Peggy did. The taste was not totally unpleasant, but she had had her fill.

Turning, Peggy raced back to The Girl, and sat looking up at her, expectant for whatever next treat came her way.

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I’ve done a number of the prompts that have been orchestrated by Bluebell Books: Short Story Slam. Check them out: there are a number of very interesting writers crafting their own take on the picture above. You’ll find poetry and prose; hope you enjoy it.

ALSO:

You only have until Monday, October 3rd, 2011, to sign up for The Rule of Three Writers Challenge. <–click for all info

This is a blogfest that I am co-hosting with three lovely ladies whose blogs are definitely worth searching out: Damyanti Biswas Daily (W)rite , Lisa Vooght Flash Fiction, and JC Martin, Fighter Writer.

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RoughWaterJohn on September 28, 2011 at 1:12 pm said:

Wonderful story, I laughed as Peggy played! 🙂

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- bornstoryteller on September 28, 2011 at 1:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you John. Laughing is always a good thing.
  
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Roy Durham on September 28, 2011 at 1:31 pm said:

good one great read is Peggy a Jack Russel maybe so

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- bornstoryteller on September 28, 2011 at 3:42 pm said:
  
  thanks Roy. Just a dog. Glad you liked it.
  
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RAAckerman@Cerebrations.biz on September 28, 2011 at 1:40 pm said:

Bubble, bubble, roil, and rubble!
that seems to be the key to this version…

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- bornstoryteller on September 28, 2011 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  bubbles are a dog’s best friend.
  
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The Cello Strings on September 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm said:

sharp, your take is close to the image, yet thought provoking.

Thanks for sharing.

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- bornstoryteller on September 28, 2011 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks Cello Strings.
  
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Li@Flash fiction on September 28, 2011 at 4:02 pm said:

I much prefer this version of bubble and squeak to the human dish 🙂
Bubbles are one of those simple delights of childhood – and dogdom.

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- bornstoryteller on September 28, 2011 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  I still like bubbles. I’ve told people this, but I will write it out: when I do “go”, I want everyone to get a bottle of really good soapy bubble water and assorted bubble making equipment, and as I’m covered up everyone blows bubbles, chases them, and maybe tells a story or three of how silly I am. Maybe read some of my stories. That’d be so much cooler.
  
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deborahnscatteredmusing on September 29, 2011 at 12:59 am said:

Bubbles … even at my age I find myself getting lost while blowing bubbles.. not to mention bubble baths… Great short story … I like writing from prompts, it’s always interesting to read how everyone took the prompt and turned it into a story.

Thanks for sharing
Deb

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- bornstoryteller on September 29, 2011 at 8:12 am said:
  
  Hi Deb, yeah, prompts are fun, for me. I do love seeing how others interpret the same picture/piece of art/etc. Thanks for commenting, and glad there are others like me who still love bubbles.
  
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Kay Salady on September 29, 2011 at 7:30 am said:

This story reminds me of my dog, Gage. He loved to play “bubbles”. I miss him so much. xoXox

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- bornstoryteller on September 29, 2011 at 8:08 am said:
  
  Dogs with bubbles are fun. My dog, Schatzie, used to love that too. I always had a jar (or three) of bubble stuff around. If it was too early (or too late) to chase a ball down the hallway (which he loved) the bubbles would sometimes come out. Thanks Kay.
  
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mish on September 29, 2011 at 4:53 pm said:

A fun , light-hearted take on the pic … I love bubbles too , though I went in the opposite direction with my take on the pic
http://writer-in-transit.co.za/bubble-bravado/

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- bornstoryteller on September 29, 2011 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  Hi Mish…thanks. yes, yours IS different…but that is what’s cool.
  
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MPax on September 29, 2011 at 6:44 pm said:

Very playful story. I’m guessing Peggy is a dog? Thanks for sharing it.

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- bornstoryteller on September 29, 2011 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  Yes, thought that was clear,. Thanks MPax
  
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Barbara Evers on September 29, 2011 at 10:04 pm said:

That was fun. Is the Short Story Slam closed to new bloggers or can you jump in at any time?

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- bornstoryteller on September 29, 2011 at 10:14 pm said:
  
  Hi Barbara: click on the link at the end of the story: they have a time limit going (not sure what it is). You might still be able to join in. Good luck.
  
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Sarah Johnston on September 29, 2011 at 11:18 pm said:

this is so cute you capture the child and best friend so well. the poor dog eating all that soap bubbles but having so much fun chasing them so well done loved your story
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/29/bubbling-potion-of-love/

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- bornstoryteller on September 30, 2011 at 12:11 am said:
  
  thank you Sarah.
  
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charlesmashburn on September 30, 2011 at 2:27 pm said:

Good story! I could see Peggy chasing the bubbles, and the look of surprise on her face when she finally got a taste of one!

Bubbles and Lies

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- bornstoryteller on September 30, 2011 at 4:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks Charles. I remember when my dog (long time ago) caught a really big bubble. Mouth full of soapy bubble. He was not a happy camper. But…he still chased them. Silly doggies.
  
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The Noiseless Cuckooclock on September 30, 2011 at 7:32 pm said:

a skillful story, told from a child and a dog’s views, and insightful too.

perfect piece of short fiction.

Thanks for sharing.

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- bornstoryteller on September 30, 2011 at 7:36 pm said:
  
  You are most welcome. I know a lot of people think I only do dark well, but I enjoy things like this. glad others do too.
  
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Jeanie McBain on October 2, 2011 at 7:55 am said:

Very nice story indeed. 🙂

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- bornstoryteller on October 2, 2011 at 8:58 am said:
  
  Glad you liked it. Thank you Jeanie
  
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e.a.s. demers on October 10, 2011 at 6:12 pm said:

Very cute! I love that this is from the dog’s point of view… 🙂

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- bornstoryteller on October 10, 2011 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks eas…glad you enjoyed
  
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