Photo credit: Julia Pendergast
Response to May 30, 2014 prompt at Friday Fictioneers.
Another World, Genre: Fantasy
Two years had passed since Julia left to investigate the disappearance of her sister, leaving only a single scrap of paper.
“Stand in front of the doorway, say the words, and the portal will open.”
Mark held the note in front of him and read, “I am ready to see Elysium with my eyes. Open for me now.”
Golden light erupted from the stone floor and walls. It was true, all true.
Mark crumpled the letter in his hand and slipped the paper into his pocket, then turned away smiling, secure in the knowledge that wherever she was now, Julia was happy.
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A day late and a dollar short! Just got back from a trip and had to take a shot on this one.
Anne Higa 
It’s a very good shot, Anne! I haven’t read much fantasy at all. My brain is too square. So I will have to give it a try.
Lily
Thank you Lily! To each their own I guess. 🙂 I like fantasy but other kinds of fiction too.
quite a mystery on where the sister and Julia may be located. i like the happy tone you included with Mark being satisfied with his findings. very nice story, Anne.
So agree with the others- a most excellent ‘shot’ indeed! Love it.
Thanks Shandra. I aim to please. 😉
I enjoyed your response to the prompt.
I never considered it as a portal, yet have read a number of people who envisioned just that!
Wonderful. Hope you tell us more about this one.
Thanks! It’s actually loosely based around a short story I was writing but put aside.
🙂
Dear Anne,
I enjoy a fantasy with a happy ending. Golden.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle, me too.
Anne, I also like a story with a happy ending and this was one for sure. Everyone was happy. Well written. 🙂 —Susan
Thanks Susan!
Nice fantastic elements. I’m VERY happy no one got murdered, either. 🙂
Thanks Kent! Maybe next time.It’s been a while since I’ve written a murder. Hm…
A portal! What a great idea. And you did so well with it. I’m a sci fi freak but I read fantasy, too. Give me more of this story, please. Well done. Lucy
Thanks Lucy! The short story I was writing still needs lots of work. I love fantasy, but the whole other dimension thing is so tricky to write without it getting all weird and out-there and that’s where I’m getting hung up. Glad this flash fiction worked though!
I like the golden light, it makes the mystery glow. You did well with your “shot”. Alicia
What a beautiful story. I love how he turns away rather than following. although I makes me wonder why he waited so long.
Thanks Jen. That is a really good point. Hm… 🙂
Dear Anne, Great story and I love the happy ending! You did a good job with you late shot. Very well done! Nan 🙂