Where was it now? Rainbow nudged an old copy of Oliver Twist. The powder was stashed on the first page of the second chapter. I offered it to Rainbow, the cat. He shook his head sternly. I shrugged and inhaled it. Heavenly! He winked at me and smiled with closed lips. I was on high while Rainbow scratched the books under Healthy Recipes. It was evening; I began to grow restless. I searched in the children’s picture books for my powder. “Rainbow, find it for me.” The window was open. Had he escaped? Was there a Rainbow at all?
This week, in Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge, we are required to write a story in 99 words about a library cat named Rainbow who escapes.
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What a great little mystery in so few words. I liked the questions at the end of the story which prompts the reader to make up their own mind.
Thank you so much for the visit and the kind words.
I do believe I’ve experienced an altered state of mind a time or two. I guess questioning one’s sanity can be a good thing,but I just remember being quite worried. 🙂 Loved this short piece, my friend.
Thank you, Bill:)
Hmmm. Kinda trippy. Be careful chasing rainbows.
She is a lonely librarian who never gets any customers. So, she stays active with her ‘powder’ and an imaginary (or perhaps real) Rainbow. Thank you for coming over, Avery.
An interesting take on librarians the possible existence of her cat. Well done!
Thanks a lot, Charli
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Love the ‘companion-in-mind’ feel of it. 🙂
Thank you so much