Sibyl Park

Copyright Lisa Fox – story prompt

Sibyl Park

Everyone knew you could find the know-chicks in Sibyl Park, usually after midnight.

“What do you want?” a voice said from a bench. Hoodie, pink hair, pale face illuminated by her phone screen.

“I need to know something.”

She made a well, duh gesture but still didn’t look up.

“What job would make me happy?”

“300 bucks.”

I gave her six fifties.

She handed me an envelope with my name on it. “Inside are two options. Both guaranteed.”

“So, you know everything?”

She shrugged. “For a price.”

“Is Bigfoot real?”

“$60,000.”

“What’s your phone number?”

“You really can’t afford that.”

22 Comments Add yours

  1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

    I bet it makes him try to earn more $$. I like the moon in your image. It looks supercharged.

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    1. Maybe. I feel like I’d be happy in many jobs but it really depends on your coworkers and boss. And yes, the moon turned out cool. 🙂

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  2. elmowrites's avatar elmowrites says:

    Ooh, can I get one of those envelopes, please?

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    1. Right? If only finding what job made you happy could be gotten for $300.

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  3. I liked the updating of old myth, especially the banter

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    1. Thanks, Neil. Yeah, that’s what I was going for. I wonder how chatty the originals were.

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  4. “What do you want?” a voice said from a bench. Hoodie, pink hair, pale face illuminated by her phone screen.

    Love the alliteration.

    I would like one of thos envelopes too. Can you imagine?L

    Lisa Fox takes great photos to be inspired by. 🙂

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    1. Yeah, I always like dark scenes like this, so much potential. I like the idea that she already knew he was coming and had the envelope ready for him.

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      1. Goils are smart, remember. 🙂

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  5. What a delightful ending! Thank you!

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    1. Thank you, Alicia. 🙂

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  6. Michael Humphris's avatar Michael Humphris says:

    Great writing, and I loved the ending

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    1. Thanks, Michael! I’m glad you liked it.

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  7. James Pyles's avatar James Pyles says:

    The “know chicks.” Fun story and makes me want to know more. I probably can’t afford it, though.

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    1. Haha, really. Yeah, I could see expanding it into a bigger story. And you can learn all, for only the price of a paperback book.

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  8. Dale's avatar Dale says:

    Sibyl Park and the know-chicks. Guaranteed, eh? Hmmm, would be worth the cash, methinks!

    Wonderful creativity, David.

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    1. Thanks, Dale. I thought I’d do a modern take on the Sibyl of Delphi.

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      1. Dale's avatar Dale says:

        I like it! 🙂

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  9. Dear David,

    At those prices I think I’d rather find out on my own. 😉 Clever story as always.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  10. Chhaya's avatar Chhaya says:

    It’s weirdly good

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