Mr. Bones | A 100 Word Story

#552 | I The Magician | Rhythm and Soul Tarot

Today on Erica Drayton Writes, the Prompt is control!
Write a 100 word story.
And tag me if you take up the challenge.

“Can I help you folks?” Mister Bones stepped through a curtain of beads using a staff to steady his gait. 

The woman was terrified, clutching her husband’s forearm even tighter. But the man showed no fear. “We heard you’re the man to see about—”

“No!” Mr. Bones shouted, slamming his staff down on the ground twice. “She shouldn’t be here. The spirits are restless. They will feed off her fear and doubt,” he continued, backing the woman into a corner before spinning round to the man. “But you. The spirits like you. Ah yes, they can help. For a price.”

It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to

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