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FELIPE'S TROUPE


 

FELIPE’S TROUPE


Total darkness in the Big Top – the audience holds its breath, hearts throbbing in time to a syncopated drum-beat.

 A single spotlight ignites a man dancing in a kaleidoscope of red and gold, a second figure leaps into weightless flight onto his shoulders, then a third flies through the air to land like a feather on the flaming tower. The semblance to fire is so vivid the Big Top appears to burn.

 Then the topmost figure somersaults once, twice and off, the stack tumbles and disintegrates gracefully, all three figures bow and the clowns come in.

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I hope you can see these acrobats as clearly as I can see them? Thanks to J Hardy Carrroll for the image and to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers on her blog.  https://rochellewisoff.com/

I am excited this week to announce that the fourth and last book in my LIVING ROCK series is now available on Amazon. ROCK FESTIVAL, in paperback or ebook format. Follow the link to get your copy.

ROCK FESTIVAL: a LIVING ROCK BOOK: Amazon.co.uk: YOUNG, LIZ: 9798677548314: Books


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30 comments:

  1. Neil MacDonald26/08/2020, 17:18

    I like the flame effect

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    1. liz young26/08/2020, 19:13

      Thanks Neil - though I can't take credit for the image!

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  2. Sandra Crook26/08/2020, 17:37

    Very graphic.

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  3. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields26/08/2020, 17:54

    Dear Liz,

    So vividly written I felt like I was there. Congrats on book 4.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. liz young26/08/2020, 19:14

      I felt I was there too, so glad it worked for you!

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  4. Iain Kelly26/08/2020, 18:11

    It took me a while to make out what they were, and quite a few have gone with the fire effect. Nice one Liz, and good luck with the latest book.

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    1. liz young26/08/2020, 19:15

      Thank you, Iain - to start with I thought it was a photo from California!

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  5. Paula26/08/2020, 20:58

    "Send in the clowns!" Nice description. Love the ending.

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  6. Unknown27/08/2020, 05:26

    Loved the description. Almost took me there.
    -Justjoyfulness

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  7. Keith's Ramblings27/08/2020, 13:23

    Love this Liz - you took us with you!

    Here's mine!

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  8. Bill27/08/2020, 14:04

    I think you've captured the prompt very well. Enjoyed it, and yes - I could imagine them.

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  9. Dora27/08/2020, 16:28

    Vividly created. What an act!

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    1. liz young27/08/2020, 18:36

      Wouldn't it be great to see it in real life!

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  10. plaridel27/08/2020, 17:30

    you made me feel like i was there watching the performance. you're writing skills shone through.

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  11. Tannille28/08/2020, 08:41

    Fantastic atmosphere!
    Congratulations on the book.

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  12. draliman28/08/2020, 16:17

    Oh no, not clowns...
    Nicely descriptive!

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    1. liz young28/08/2020, 17:40

      Yea, I know - I don't like clowns either!

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  13. Swallows and Lilies28/08/2020, 23:23

    Lovely description, very evocative.

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  14. Ronda Del Boccio29/08/2020, 18:43

    Vivid writing. Nicely done.
    Ronda

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  15. Linda31/08/2020, 15:40

    I can see them perfectly! Good descriptions. And I'm eagerly looking forward to your final book in the series :)

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    1. liz young31/08/2020, 22:22

      Pooh! Are you one if my select band of readers? Please spread the word that I'm worth reading 😁😊

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