Perfect Strangers

by Kelli

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Kristin stood on the front step. Her arms crossed and her foot tapping. She had come to this city for escape. The past week had been insane and, after all, it was tough being Hollywood’s next “It” girl.

She shrugged and pushed the door open. What was the harm? The fact that she had ran off to this puny town already proved she had lost it, a visit to the local psychic was just the cherry on top.

Kristin found herself immediately enveloped in a musky, heavily perfumed room. She made a face, nearly turning to leave, but instead decided to stick it out. She cleared her throat, “Excuse me…? Hello…?”

No answer.

She walked forward and pushed the thick, dusty, red curtain that separated the sitting area from the back of the room.

A large woman sat in the incredibly dark room on a pillow with a table draped in purple cloth in front of her. The woman’s eyes fluttered open, and drearily, they looked up at Kristin.

The psychic’s eyes snapped open.

“It’s you…” she whimpered.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Perfect Strangers

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Your description of the psychic’s office is exactly how I picture one to be like (never been in one – yet). My only problem is the last line – it sounds a bit awkward. I think if you wrote it, “It’s you…” she whimpered, it would sound better, without the “out.”

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    Kelli 's Buddy Icon Kelli

    Posted 3 months ago

    Thank you very much!

    It’s my first one, so I appreciate the feedback.

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    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow, for a first one, it was great. Welcome to Ficlets! And if the site ever slows down and you publish multiple copies, just go into one of them and click on draft to clear up your list of ficlets.

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    Kelli 's Buddy Icon Kelli

    Posted 3 months ago

    Thanks, I’ve been trying to figure that out…

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    [pens&feathers]'s Buddy Icon [pens&feathers]

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I enjoyed the tone you set with this ficlet, as well as the fact that you describe the colors of the room. It really brings it to life. And welcome to ficlets! :]

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very ominous ending and well-described scene. Welcome to ficlets!

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    ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫'s Buddy Icon ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I really like this! I love the last line – like there’s more to the story!
    I look forward to reading more.

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