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PHOTO PROMPT © Peter Abbey
This week’s photo is of silouhetted figures on the beach and in the water. The sun is reflecting off the water. There are whispy clouds overhead.
Genre: Fiction with a lot of Fact
Word Count: 100
The first day of Hanukkah began with shots and wailing heard around the world.
LIGHT ONE CANDLE
“Hurry up, Milka!” said Eli. “We’re going miss the candle lighting on the beach. And it’s our first holiday in Australia.”
Ten-year-old Milka moaned, “I don’t feel so great.”
Noticing her daughter’s flushed cheeks, Naomi felt her forehead. “You’re burning up. No party for us.”
Reciting a prayer for the sick, Eli and Naomi tucked Milka into bed. Naomi’s cell phone rang.
“Hag Samayakh, Mom. How are things in New York?”
Mom’s voice was tinged with panic. “Please, tell me you’re safe!”
“Milka’s sick, but other than that…”
“You’re home, then?”
“Yes. Why?”
“HaShem be praised. Turn on the news.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 