The Bracelet
Stealing was in my nature because I was good at it
Stuck in a dungeon and trapped in a time I didn't want to be in was of my own doing since stealing the bracelet from my grandmother's jewelry box. I remembered, the white diamond bracelet magically lighting up, changing to the color of red as I placed it on my wrist. Not knowing why or what was happening, I felt my body shake violently.
I woke up in a filthy dark dungeon. I noticed I was wearing a long, dirty brown dress from a pair of jeans I'd been in earlier.
Well, Ellie, it's your own fault for stealing again!
I shivered. My body was of a sleek, slim girl with long, straggly brown hair who was roughly the same age as me. I cried, sitting on the muddy, cold, wet ground. My skirts were torn as if I'd been dragged to this spot.
I quickly lifted my sleeve, relieved to see the bracelet was still there. Shaking my arm up and down, I tried to make it work. All I wanted was to be home because today was my 18th birthday party, but now I was trapped here. Thanks, Grandma for teaching me a lesson with your witchy powers!
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Denise Larkin
A writer with a BA in Arts & Humanities (specialism Creative Writing), studying for an MA in Creative Writing, writes poetry and fictional short stories. The author of Time to Run, The Island of Love, Darkness, and The Non-Human.
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Comments (6)
Wil she be able to get back :O xx
Wow, I love the sound of Ellie's character so far and her grandmother's punishment was interesting. Would love to know more.
A great idea for a 200 word story. Would like to know what will happen next.
This was an interesting read. Brilliant storytelling.
Excellent storytelling in 200 words. I would like to know what happens next.
Oooo, this was so intriguing! A magical bracelet. Would you be writing a part 2 to this? I would love to know how the bracelet works and if she managed to get out from there. Awesome story!