Image © Shaktiki Sharma.
Yesterday it was derelict, only the floor tiles judged redeemable, now the doorbell tinged welcomingly and rosewood shelves polished to mirrors, held large jars boasting everything from rice to pear drops.
The shopkeeper, dressed in a green apron over checked shirt, gabardine trousers and robust artisan shoes, addressed her in a tone clipped to the civility of the period.
“Madam?” Sonia stared in wonderment at the display.
“Wow, takes me back.”
“Back where exactly, madam?”
“The 1960s, of course.”
“This is 1965, what time has madam come from?” He said patiently, while his forefinger dialled the first nine of three.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Great time travel story, and he seems skilled with the portal. I wish we could do that, hop in, look around, and dial out again.
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Yeah that would be great but I’m not sure if either of these two realise what has happened.
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Dear Michael,
Apparently something did take him back to the 1960’s. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think so, but I’m not sure either party recognises the fact.
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Interesting take on the prompt. I like it!
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Thank-you, glad you liked it. I don’t normally do sci-fi or time travel.
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Ooh, has he and his shop gone forward or has she gone back? Nice one!
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Thanks. I’m not sure either and I don’t think either of them knows they’ve slipped into another time
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Now I wonder who’s done the travelling here. Good idea.
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Thanks Sandra, I’m wondering too
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Very good. I love time travel stories. I really like the seamless way she seems to have slipped back. Great ending too.
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Thank-you. I’ve not ventured into time travel before but the idea of a portal you can just step through to another time does appeal
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I was not sure whether this was a trap for time travellers ?
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HI Mike, thanks for commenting. I don’t think either of the characters knows what’s happening. After all, if someone claimed to be from another time, we would probably lock them up for their own safety.
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