Genie in a Bottle, by Marjan Sierhuis

14/12/2021

Zoe loves to visit antique shops. But today doesn’t prepare her for the find of a lifetime. It is an oil lamp. A good replica of one she has read about in fictional stories.

A gentleman suddenly appears at her side. “I see you have your eye on the lamp. It comes at a price.”

“You name it. I will pay,” says Zoe with determination.

Later, she leaves the shop with a smile on her face.

In the evening, she rubs the lamp, and a genie appears.

“Sorry, all out of wishes. A high demand this holiday season.”

Pamela Kennedy

14/12/2021 11:06:44 pm

HA! Good one, Marjan.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:11:21 am

Thank you, Pamela. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Candace Arthuria Williams

14/12/2021 11:13:27 pm

Sounds like my kind of luck, Marjan. That's why I don't believe in it. But one day that lamp is likely to be worth considerably more than she paid for it. GOOD LUCK. 😀

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:22:02 am

Thank you, Candace for taking the time to read.and your thoughts.

Mary Wallace

14/12/2021 11:33:55 pm

I suppose she could always advertise it as "bought, but never used". Fun story.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:26:40 am

Thank you, Mary. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Dee Lorraine

14/12/2021 11:44:23 pm

I had to laugh! Good one, Marjan! Maybe the genie gives rain checks?

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:41:54 am

Thank you, Dee for reading. Rain checks? Now wouldn't that be nice.

Lynn Messing

14/12/2021 11:55:28 pm

Thank you for the laugh. Your story brightened my day.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:43:47 am

Thank you, Lynn for your kind words. I am pleased I could brighten your day!

Jim B link

14/12/2021 11:56:56 pm

It comes at a price - just not quite the price she was expecting.
Funny and fun, Marjan!!
Good one
Jim

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:45:27 am

Thank you, Jim for reading and your kind words.

Doug

15/12/2021 12:20:23 am

Fun story. Thanks Marjan.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:46:32 am

I am glad you enjoyed my story, Doug. I had fun writing it.

Padmini Krishnan

15/12/2021 02:57:28 am

Maybe he will grant her a wish for the New Year. This was a fun story:)

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:57:00 pm

Thank you, Padmini. I am glad you liked it.

Angela Carlton link

15/12/2021 03:22:48 am

Clever, entertaining with a funny, cool twist.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 12:58:27 pm

Thank you, Angela.

Sue Clayton

15/12/2021 05:06:15 am

Even a Genie's supply chain is not spared from running out. Good story, Marjan.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 01:00:23 pm

Thank you, Sue for reading. I am glad you liked it.

Gautam Sen

15/12/2021 05:14:30 am

Breaking News:This genie has been identified and has been declared a persona non grata by the Confederation of Genies.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 01:01:38 pm

Thank you, Gautam for your cute comment.

Sandra James

15/12/2021 08:19:59 am

Great story, Marjan! And I agree with Candace - the lamp will be worth far more than she paid in the future. In the mean time I'd stuff a large cork in the spout and keep that mean genie locked away 😉

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 01:03:51 pm

Thank you, Sandra for reading and your delightful comment!

Peggy Gerber

15/12/2021 02:33:57 pm

She should auction it off on eBay. There is always somebody out there that is willing to pay the price.

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 02:48:44 pm

You are absolutely right, Peggy.

Cindy Patrick

15/12/2021 04:06:41 pm

I love this take (and I do mean take) on people always wanting more. Instead of appreciating what they already have. Love a moral lesson!

Marjan Sierhuis

15/12/2021 04:29:29 pm

I am glad you liked it, Cindy. Thank you for reading.

Sivan Pillai

17/12/2021 09:01:25 am

Be patient. That lamp will fulfill your wishes in the near future, Marjan.

Marjan Sierhuis

17/12/2021 09:44:40 am

Thank you, Sivan.

Krystyna

17/12/2021 04:07:58 pm

Oh, what a letdown! Had to laugh at the ending, Marjan.

Marjan Sierhuis

17/12/2021 04:40:41 pm

I am glad, Krystyna that the ending made you laugh. I enjoyed writing the story.

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