Retold by Joyce Jacobo
[Author’s Note: A 50-word dribble based on a peculiar, reportedly true tale that I once learned about in passing].
“Please hurry, Mama is sick,” a red-cloaked child begs on the doctor’s doorstep, amid the snowfall.
The doctor rushes to save a feverish woman. He says her daughter is a hero.
Confused, the woman responds her daughter died that Spring.
The same red cloak hangs, completely dry, in her closet.
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Ohh how sad..
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I know, but it is also comforting to know her daughter was looking out for her. ^_^
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Yes I agree!
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Yay!!!
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Wow. This was amazing. LOVE it, Joyce.so intriguing 💕
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Awww, I’m thrilled you found it intriguing! ^_^
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I sure did. The ending was so impactful. Wonderful as always, dear Joyce.💕
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Hooray!!! Thank you for the high praise.
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Truly my pleasure 💕
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^_^
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A beautiful story Joyce. Sometimes things happen which have no logical explanation
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Agreed. I think that’s one of the wondrous things about our world. We never know what’s going to happen next, and there are some mysteries we will probably never solve–and that’s just fine. ^_^
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, there should be some mysteries left to wonder about.
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So true. It adds some extra excitement to life.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Love it! Short but a full scene and what a story!!!!
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Cassa. A brief but powerful encounter was what I hoped to get across. ^_^
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👍
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What a wonderful write Joyce. Thanks for sharing.
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Aww, thank you so much. The story of this mysterious encounter has stuck in my mind ever since I heard of it years ago.
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Eerie….
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I know, right? You never know what’s going to happen, and it’s a testament there is still a lot about our world that we don’t understand. ^_^
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So many emotions in a few words! Awesome job!
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Thank you so much, Andrea. I’ll need to share other tales that I’ve come across in a similar vein. ^_^
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Lovely!
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Aww, thank you so much! It was just such a sad but sweet tale that I couldn’t resist passing it along.
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Of course! 💙
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^_^
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