[Write the Story] The Main Character Has Woken Up Missing On of the Five Senses
Prompt: The Main Character Has Woken UP Missing One of the Five Senses
Words: parking, seashell, selfish, adjustment, slumber, fragrance, saltine, tophat
Story
It seemed like a harmless bargain, but I should have known better. The Fey are tricky, tricky people. I should’ve known before rubbing the seashell. Any kind of wishing spell is fraught with peril, often the magical version of piracy. I came to in a parking lot as if from a long, sound slumber.
I checked the time and date, I’d only been out a few hours at most. At least I had that going for me. The Fey could’ve put me out for years – or decades, I guess I got lucky. The fragrance of roasting meat and vegetables made my stomach rumble. I levered myself out of my car and immediately regret it. I would need an adjustment from my chiropractor to get the knots out.
I passed two beachside cafes before settling on the Tophat. Call me selfish, but I had great taste in food. I wasn’t going to go just anywhere. I was a connoisseur. A gourmand! A Chef! I slipped inside and was immediately fawned over, given the best table. A selection of exquisite dishes lay before me. I let the spices tickle my nose. The presentation impeccable.
I lifted my fork and sampled each dish, tears forming in my eyes. Nothing had more flavor than a saltine. I had apparently been lax in my request to the Fey.
I had all the fame and knowledge of a World Class Chef, but at the cost of my sense of taste. Food was my life, but I’d never enjoy it again. I know it’s a cliché – but they become cliché’s for a reason. Be careful what you wish for.
Word Count: 272
Written: 12/7/18