Public Domain Image ArchiveMar 6

The Apparition (1897), from Magic: Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions.

Source: California Digital Library / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/4fca2546-038b-49a5-9b40-913a90e1fa32

#supernatural #illusion #candles #magicians #chess #apparitions #skeletons #goblets #magic #art #publicdomain

AsakiyumeDec 15, 2024

The cathedral welcomed tourists to admire its precincts & treasures, including two golden chalices. Today's tourists included a pair of oxen & several sheep & chickens, who lowed, baa'd, & clucked admiration for the cathedral's beauty.

"Look at them #goblets!" exclaimed an ox. "What're they for?"

"This one holds the blood of the #Lamb," began the deacon, "And that one---"

"What?!" cried a sheep. "What kind of barbarity do you practice here? C'mon friends, let's leave!"

#wss366 #microfiction

tobadzistsiniDec 14, 2024
The mulberry bush stopped rustling after Henry and Ron crawled under. Neither had to wait long before seeing what they sought.
A turkey hen strutted out, leading the parade of her babies.
"Ooh, look at those #goblets!" An elbow bumped Ron's ribs.
"Goblets?" Ron whispered.
"Yeah don't be dumb." Henry rolled his eyes. "Dogs have puppies. Cats have kittens. Bears have cubs. Fish have fry. 'raptors have eyas. Turkeys gobble, therefore goblets."
"Tell me again why I hang out with you?"
#wss366