We were looking around an antique shop for something to buy our latest grandchild when I saw something had instantly stopped me. It was the flash of red that caught my attention and I made my way over to look at the child’s toy that had grabbed my gaze.
“Nicely spotted, Amber, this wooden toy would be perfect for keeping a baby amused at night.”
I frowned up at my husband. “Wood? I am not sure it is made of wood.”
“Of course it is, woman, what on earth do you think it was made of?”
Looking closer to try and work out my answer I thought the golden eyes of the Dragon turned towards me. “Don’t be afraid. Only believers can see me for what I really am. I suppose this makes you special. If you buy me I will definitely keep an eye over your grandchild and in return I want you to promise me that when he is old enough to not need me you are going to set me free.”
My response was to break out in a smile. “Tom, I think we need to buy this.” I picked it up and whispered my promise.
Written for Sunday photo fiction
AngieTrafford 
It’s always good to have a dragon on your side!
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I certainly would not like to be their enemy! Thanks for reading.
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I guess dragons and magic just naturally go together. Nice take.
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I think they definitely do! Thanks for reading.
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Very beautiful mix of some old fashioned magic with cute little dragons. Well done Angie
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Nothing wrong with the dose of old-fashioned magic 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Delightful tale, Angie.
A little magic is good for the soul, I always find.
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I think it is as well 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Angie, this is delightful! And, you believe in dragons. Great!
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I am a definite believer! Thanks for reading.
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Lovely, I hope that the dragon keeps his word!
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I am just about certain that the Dragon is going to keep his word! If she does not keep hers then there could be trouble down the line! Thanks for reading.
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A good bargain.
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It certainly would be a good bargain! Thanks for reading.
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My first thought was: she’s very trusting! Nice tale!
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Come on, who wouldn’t trust a talking piece of wood?! Thanks for reading.
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Good point! Lol
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This is a lovely story. I like that the Grandma is a believer and that the dragon will watch over her grandchild. The setting free part is the best. It made the story cone full circle for me. Like Aladdin and the Ginie.
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Now you just have to hope that both sides keep to their bargain! Thanks for reading.
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I hope the dragon isn’t just saying what she wants hear, and will lay waste to everything in sight.
Good story Angie 🙂
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You never know, the Dragon may actually want to enslave mankind! Thanks for reading
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i like the story, great
http://obliqview.blogspot.in/2017/02/dream-trip-whats-that-grandpa-thats.html
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We all need a good dose of belief every now and then. Thanks for reading.
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