They said that he never remained married for long and his wives vanished mysteriously. When his eyes fell on me, I was repulsed. I begged father not to agree to our betrothal. But his wealth, our poverty, and my family’s greed won over.
On the way to his castle, he warned never to open that one door in the cellar. I agreed and we lived quite happily. But curiosity got the better of me.
I stepped in and started laughing.
So, he was a cross-dresser! I’m not like the other women in his life and run away. But he needs a new nickname.
Written in response to the picture prompt provided by Roger Bultot for the weekly Friday Fictioneers hosted by our gracious host, Rochelle, who celebrates her 7th anniversary of being a Fictioneer. Here’s to many more years to come, Rochelle.
I’m Thinking, “Blue Belle”.. Very nice write.
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Just goes to show one can never judge a person. Hilarious twist that I wasn’t expecting.
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Nice twist that made me laugh!
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That’s a fun idea. Maybe this wife will last the distance.
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What a delightful take on the prompt. From doom and gloom to “What the heck!” Thanks for the laugh.
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Poor dear, to be given away in marriage for her family’s gain. It happens all too often.
Entertaining piece! Hope he is not too “cross.” (Sort of stole Keith’s line.) 🙂
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Cute story.
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Lovely.
Blueskirt? Pinkbeard?
(I need to go and iron my frocks.)
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Love it! 😀 Thanks, Patrick.
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He’ll be even an even crosser dresser when he finds out she’s been down there!
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Ha! I saw what you did there 😀
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A nice story with a beautiful twist. Not a bad man at all, a little weird may be. She is right not to run away.
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Yes, weirdness is acceptable. Not too much though.
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Ha ha ha! Love it!! What an unexpected turn!
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Thank you, Dale 🙂
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Blue bottom more like!! Funny as!
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Haha! The hits keep on coming – Blue Lace, Blue Bra, and now Blue Bottom. Maybe I should have a poll here in the comment section on what his new nickname should be 😀
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That, of course, is an excellent idea!!
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First I thought of beauty and the beast, then Jane Eyre, with the mad wife in the upper room. Much relieved to hear your heroine is in a somewhat less threatening predicament.
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Yes, can’t have the damsels always in distress! (Though her distress might be on a different plane)
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Hilarious! A new name, indeed. haha!
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Thank you, Jelli 🙂
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Turning a timeless myth on its ear. I love it!
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Thank you, Jade 🙂
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What’s in a name?
So the guy has a hobby, that’s not a crime!
Fun story, Varad
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As long as the hobby remains harmless. Thanks, CE.
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Rainbow Beard?
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Sure, why not?
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Came to a much better end than I thought.
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Some stories do indeed! Thanks.
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Hillarious. I suppose they lived happily ever after?
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I would guess so. After all, she gets to live happily with him in a castle.
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I love this, what a fun twist. Maybe Blue Bird would be a better name now?
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We’ve got some very interesting choices in the comment section for sure. 🙂
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Hilarious take on an old tale. Bluebeard will never be so terrifying again 🙂 But then, we still don’t know what happened to those other wives.
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They ran off with some of his clothes from his collection 😀 Thanks, Linda 🙂
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Open Bluebeard’s cellar and discover Pandora’s box!
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Nice 😀
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Sometimes those dark reputations are cultivated for a reason. And being called something like “Blue Bra” or “Devil in the Blue Dress” doesn’t have the same ring…
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Ha! Brilliant 😀 Thanks, Trent
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I loved the story, especially the ending, Varad. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne. Glad you liked it 🙂
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Haha poor Bluebeard, there goes his bloody reputation.
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It sure did 😀
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I thought here it comes…and then it came, and boy, how did it come? What a coming? All puns intended. Loved the story, Varad
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Thank you, Neel.
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Thanks for a good giggle, Varad! It’s a delightful interpretation.
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Thank you, Sue 🙂
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Dear Anurag,
At last he’s found the one who will love him for who he is I think. 😉 Great twist. Blue Lace? Thank you for the shout out and for being a part of Friday Fictioneers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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NO I didn’t! Varad! Varad! Varad! I’m writing it 100 times so I don’t confuse your name. A hundred pardons I beg of you. Not enough coffee yet.
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Coffee can never be enough. Should I grow a handlebar moustache and sport a monocle, just to stand out you know? 😀 Thanks for the comment, Rochelle 🙂
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Haha, given all the options of what could have been in that cellar, that one’s not the end of the world! 🙂
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It definitely is not! Thanks, Iain 🙂
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Hahaha! 😉
Nice twist there!! 😀
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Thanks, TDN 😀
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Rumplestiltskin?
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I shall ask her to consider it.
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