“They only glow when Marm’s here,” Eloise pointed.
I tried to not show my confusion. Being a first-time visitor to Castle Trent was a steep learning curve, but I was not going to risk being thrown out as an impostor.
“Best not upset her, though,” Eloise added, reaching for the pitcher and pouring what appeared like air into an empty iridescent glass.
She offered it to me and I tipped the vacant vessel toward my mouth.
Tasted cordial.
“A natural,” a voice boomed and a woman manifested, transparent as gauze.
“Apparently!” Eloise smiled, “I admit I wondered. Tammy, meet Marm.”
For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers
Photo prompt © Lisa Fox
Na'ama Yehuda 
I loved the voice of this, with its strange inexorable logic
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m so glad you liked it, Neil! I always found these kinds of glassware to be … well … haunted like.
LikeLike
A very intriguing story Na’ama
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Sadje! 🙂 I thought it was fun, too! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
💕👍🏼💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wonder if Tammy was suprised to taste cordial!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think she was! I think she was sure she was playing along because she didn’t want to be ‘found out’ as someone who didn’t get it … and then … whoa! 🙂 I guess she’s got it! 🙂
LikeLike
That’s the fun twist in the story!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Indeed! 🙂
LikeLike
i bet she was lucky indeed. not everybody got that chance of a lifetime.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think you’re right …
LikeLiked by 1 person
Clever plot.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I like where this wierd picture took you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Weird photo plus weird gal makes weird stories … 🙂
LikeLike
Castle Trent looks like an adventurous place to visit, and the ghosts seem friendly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Generally speaking, they get bad rap, all due to the few outliers who have unfinished business that they take on others who are yet to cross over … Most ghosts are friendly enough if you don’t try and catch them unaware or prowl around them or try to record their private conversations … 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
lol! All good info to know, Na’ama.
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀 (This PSA was delivered to you courtesy of the UGA – Universal Ghost Association)
LikeLiked by 1 person
When in Rome… and the reward for playing along is to meet a real fairy or other magical being. This could be the beginning of something long.
(Comment #4, I AM logged in…)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Indeed, playing along can be rewarding, and … perhaps they knew something about her that she did nit …
Also, yep, saw your comment! (and don’t know why WP keeps giving those annoying messages for people who are CLEARLY logged in and subscribed and what not! I get the same on too many blogs, and it ANNOYING!).
LikeLiked by 1 person
I get the log in message on almost every blog I go to, even though I’m already logged in and subscribed. You’re right. It is annoying.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I don’t know why that started happening. It detracts from the fun of commenting, all the extra steps each time … that’s for sure. So – I doubly appreciate your comment! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Someone (or us) should probably report it to WordPress. It might be a glitch they don’t know about?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good idea, even if I will be surprised if they don’t know about this … still, we can each do our bit. I’ll contact them later this week!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will contact them as well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You and I shall save the day! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a surprise! Great story!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Na’ama Y’karah,
It was a bit of a surprise when the “air” coming from the glass actually had a flavor. You left me wondering where this story is headed. Imaginative.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think it was a surprise for her, too … and, hey, one can do worse, flavor-wise, than cordial … 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person