Microscopic Stories

Imagination

Imagination

Winston Fotheringhay was Dave’s favourite author. He had read all of Fotheringhay’s books of adventure, mystery and heroic deeds. Dave wished he had a similar imagination.

So it was an exuberant Dave who took his copy of Fotheringhay’s latest book for the author’s signing at the local bookshop. He joined the line and waited patiently.

When his turn came, Dave handed over the book and Fotheringhay began to write a brief message on the title page.

“Where do you get the ideas for all your books?” asked Dave.

The author answered without looking up. “It’s all from memory,” he said.


Word count: 100
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Prompt: A thought that came to me on answering Lilli’s QOTD today.