Freefalling
A twig snaps. Is that young backpacker following me?
I turn, but no one is there. I go back to my hotel, noting everything and everyone, like a cat alert and waiting to leap. Trust no one, I think. I mention to the hotel clerk that I’m off to Avignon to visit an aunt. I take a taxi to the train station, then from there, another taxi to the airport. I book a flight to Bonn; using an alias, I book another flight to London to gather more puzzle pieces, hoping for a fit.
On the plane, I think of how I once jumped, freefalling in space, in time. I sit thousands of feet above the sea remembering. How much I thought was true was not. Can one love an enigma? Enigma. Paul. Something he said on the cliffs. What was it?
I’m hosting dVerse today. My prompt is “In space in time I sit thousands of feet above the sea” from May Sarton’s poem,”Meditation in Sunlight”
This is a continuation of my spy series. The first line was the last line in the previous episode, which you can read here.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I love your spies. They are metaphysical spies indeed.
Thank you so much, Sarah!
Metaphysical spies! 😂
I love your take, you used the line to perfection, and the mystery just deepens. I wonder if she was followed or if it was just imagined.
Thank you very much, Björn.
It’s uncertain. 🙂
Oooh…. I love this continuation. Probably should not have read yours before I write mine, but I was sure you would be continuing your spy series. Wonderful chapter!
Thank you so much, Dale! 😊
Yes, I don’t think mine will influence yours too much.
My pleasure. This series is so enjoyable. And no, you’re right, it probably won’t.
Thank you again. It’s fun writing it–even if I have no idea where it’s going!
Doesn’t matter and never has to end – we’ll read for as long as you write it 🙂
Thank you! 🥰
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I’ve missed out on previous spy tales – I look forward to catching up. Much intrigued!
Thank you, Susan. It’s something I write for Prosery prompts, and I have no idea where it’s going. 😂
Good chapter, Merril! On a flight is perfect for that line.
Thank you so much, Lisa! 😊
You’re welcome 🙂
Ohhh, I love where you took this story, Merril. What a clever way to work in that phrase. I could see her in the plane, contemplating this situation!
Thank you very much, Colleen! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it!
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Thank you!
Mysterious from beginning to end. Bravo.
much💜love
Thank you very much, Gillena!
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How clever! Literally sitting thousands of feet above the sea!
I’m hoping the search gives us some more flashbacks. I really enjoy your wartime spies.
Thank you so much, Jane!
I never write anything till I see the prompt. 🙂
I’ll just have to keep reading then, won’t I?
I suppose you will! 😏
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I love how you manage to do this from prompt to prompt!
Thank you very much, Luanne!
It’s a fun exercise to see what I can come up with from the prompt to move the story along, even though I have no idea where it’s going. 😂
I need to stop reading these, Merril ~ every time I want to make the same comment out of my excitement, and I know what your response is going to be already…
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David
Hahaha! Please keep reading and commenting, David. Thank you! 💙
Verse with intriguing plot set far above the sea–along with the flying buttress in Monet’s painting, apparently holding up the cliff!
Thank you, Marian. 🙂
Feeling very drawn in with your spy-lines. That twig snapping brought back the last episode… You’ve snared me now, Merril!
By the way the theme for the next issue of Synkroniciti Magazine is ‘Curiosity’…
Thank you so much, Kathy–and yay! 🙂
I don’t know about Synkroniciti. I will have to look it up. Thank you.
You keep us hanging on. I love the enigma of all of it. (K)
Thank you so much, Kerfe!
Excellent Merril. 🙂✌🏼🫶🏼
Thank you,Rob. 🙂
Oh intriguing Merril. I want to read more ☺️
I enjoyed the way this landed on the enigma of Paul. Wonderful pacing! 💗
Thank you so much, Tricia.
I’m pleased about the pacing, and that you enjoyed the ending. 💙
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This is intriguing Merril. I want to know more! ☺️
Thank you, Christine!
This is intriguing Merril. I want to know more! ☺️💕. I had trouble commenting so you may get this multiple times – sorry.
I’m sorry you had problems commenting. Thank you for trying again! 💙
And again and again etc. 🤣
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Still trying to comment Merril, so hope this one goes through. Your story is intriguing and I want to know more about her and where she goes ☺️
It looks like they all came through. I have to approve the comments. Thank you so much for your persistence!
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What moves! This character is a thinker, which works perfectly with the prompt. Super suspensful, Merril.
Thank you so much, K! 💙
Oh yeah! This is so full of mystery, really loved this. The prompt couldn’t have been used more creatively than THIS!
Thank you so much for your very enthusiastic comment, Jay! 😊
Continuing well. Each episode stands alone
Thank you, Derrick. I’m pleased you think they do.
Great story and clever use of the quote ❤
Thank you very much!
Another cliff-hanger. Well done, Merril.
Thank you, Dwight!
You are welcome!
Enjoyed your take, Merril. 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
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Adore this spy series, Merril. How long has it been going on? Do you save all of the episodes in a special folder? It could add up to something.
Thank you very much, Resa.
I’m not even sure how long I’ve been working on it. It started sort of accidentally. It would be too much of a project I think to put it all together, but thank you!
Welcome! It’s a fab little ongoing gem.
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Another mysterious entry in the saga! (My little fingers are itching to gather up the Prosery pieces and arrange them into a narrative.)
Thank you very much, Liz.
You made me laugh. I think it would take so much work to put it all together. 😊
You’re welcome, Merril. I’m glad I could give you a chuckle. 🙂
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How much I thought was true was not.
Can one love an enigma?
Love your keeping readers spell-bound. It makes one wonder and anticipate. Great writing Merril!
Hank
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Hank! 😊
How much I thought was true was not.
Can one love an enigma?
Love the mystery around it Merril!
Hank
Thank you so much, Hank! 😊
Wonderful storytelling, Merril!
Thank you!
Ah, the series continues! I love how you incorporate the prompt!
Thank you so much! 😊
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