Charmed Chaos
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The Absence of Light
Dressed in his finest black suit, Jake asks her, “Kat, are you sure you’re ready for this?”
“Yes.” He kisses her and turns her around, secures the blindfold.
“You look luscious, sweetheart. Good enough to eat.”
Kat takes a deep breath, “Well, you know what I always say. If it’s darkness we’re having, let it be extravagant.”
He takes her arm, they walk into the room. Kat hears collective breathing and hushed murmurs. There is an occasional clink of a wine glass. Jake leads her to a chair. She senses he has left her, and then she hears his voice. “I’m here, to your left. At the table.” Someone brushes her arm, and places a dish in front of her. Her nostrils fill with the rich earthy scent of truffles as time slows in the deep blackness. She takes her first bite and sighs.
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
dVerse Poets Pub: Prosery Meet Jane Kenyon
Author’s Note: The challenge today is to write a piece of fiction with exactly 144 words or less and within the story there is to be the following line: “If it’s darkness we’re having, let it be extravagant.” I hit 144 exactly.
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I love the thought of eating in darkness… though I feel it takes some courage to do. I have heard about restaurants where the waiters are blind, and food is served in total darkness.
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Yes, I have too. And when I saw the prompt it was all I could think about! Thanks Bjorn.
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I love stories that leave me wanting to know more. Eating in the dark is one thing, but what else might be happening? Good one, Linda.
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Thank you Victoria!
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My first response was this must be a cult moment, nibbling truffles with a coven, kind of “Rosemary’s Brunch”.
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Lol. No. Thanks Glenn!
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I’ve heard about that restaurant, too. I wonder what it’s like – only taste and smell – it must really intensify those sensations.
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I would think so. Thanks Sarah.
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Ooh, I’m not sure if I’d be brave enough to eat truffles blindfolded, Linda. I’d be afraid I’d get them everywhere – not very romantic! I’d also be nervous with someone telling me I’m good enough to eat. I love the appeal to the senses in the final lines.
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Thank you, Kim.
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I fear I wouldn’t be a very willing guest. Blindfolds make me claustrophobic!
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No doubt! Thanks Beverly.
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I thought you were heading in another (fetish) direction, but this was just as good.
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That was intentional. Thank you Lisa!
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I believe you 🙂 You are welcome.
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😊
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I’ve often thought about how my senses would react if I was blind…. this beautifully done Linda……
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Thank you Ivor.
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Puts me in mind of the movie, 9 1/2 weeks. I once prepared a meal for a blind couple. Very interesting.
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I bet. Thank you Toni.
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Well done Linda! Sounds like an exciting extravagant evening!
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Thank you Dwight.
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What a great use of he prompt! Very creative Linda
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Thank you!
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Never heard of this kind of experience… I thought they were poisonous mushrooms. It does leave one wondering
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Yes, they exist. Thank you!
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Delicious! (K)
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Thank you!
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Really liked the atmosphere in your story. Made me feel how nervous I would be, how much trust you’d have to have to participate. And yes I too has heard of the “Dining in the dark” experience.
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Thank you!
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You tantalise as to where it is going, and that could be anywhere, and lands beautifully in the sense of taste, having evoked touch and tension.
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Thank you Paul.
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Most welcome Linda
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