Olivia was mystified after finding a cyanide capsule inside the opal ring she’d inherited from her beloved French grandmother. But when a letter arrived from another law firm stating Bridgette had left a package that she must travel to France to claim, Liv was downright perplexed. And excited to travel abroad!
The package containing an heirloom quilt was indeed a surprise, though not nearly as much as the deed to property in Vichy sewn into a seam, along with what appeared to be her grandmother’s French marriage certificate to someone when she was 17 — six years before she’d met Olivia’s Grandpa…
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My theme this year is 100 word fiction. (So, no, don’t count this line!) This is a continuation of O is for Opal which you can find here.
Oh… you definitely need to continue this story!
When I was writing last night, my son suggested that I bitch about quilts. Only because it was hard to come up with a Q… but I laughed when I saw your post title!
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I really wanted to do quantum leap, but I know nothing about physics, so this made more sense! 😉
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You mean you didn’t want to spend hours researching physics?? 😀
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I don’t really know anything about quilting, either 😉
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This is awesome! I love your 100 word fiction theme for AtoZ challenge this year. I’m unable to keep up with all your stories but the ones I’m reading are all so enjoyable! Thank you 🙂
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Thanks so much, Aishwarya. I appreciate it whenever you stop by!
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What little we know of the one’s we love. I know this is fiction, but it reminded me of a great aunt who once pulled me aside and revealed that she had sewn a thousand dollars in the hem of her coat. Her husband had stashed money under the floorboards of their modest home. I always wonder where it went after their deaths. This is what makes life exciting – the mystery.
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Thank you! I have a friend who found out long after her father had died and his house had been sold that he used to hide money in the basement walls. Nothing she could do about it then!
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Ha ha – best laid plans gone awry. That generation were afraid of banks, so had to find alternatives.
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I’m sure that’s it. My father-in-law kept money for their funerals in his chest freezer! Scared us to death that he had thousands in there…
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Olivia is one of my grandaughter’s name. You paint such a pretty picture with words. Lovely ❤
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You are too sweet, thank you!
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I hope this continues!
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Such intriguing mysteries, well done!
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Nice!!!! This keeps getting better!
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Thanks, I want to be that grandma that nobody suspects led a super cool life!
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Yeah right! Me? #CrazyAuntMeg!
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Hi there ! I never normally do this but I had to comment and tell you how much I adore your blog! I just came across it now and I am so happy I have, it is so wonderful and you truly have a great blog. I am going to follow you so I can keep up to date with all of your latest posts. Keep up the great work!
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Thank you so much for stopping by and your lovely words!
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Aww you are so welcome! You have a wonderful blog. Do you have Twitter or Instagram? I just made accounts and would love to follow you!
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Thanks, I keep saying I’m going to and I haven’t yet. I definitely will do a Twitter account.
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Aww nice, I will keep an eye out for it (:
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The plot thickens, can’t wait to find out more 🙂
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I’m waiting with bated breath, eager for more about Bridgette and the mystery man. 🙂
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Ooh, intriguing. Very nice.
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Thanks, Miri!
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You’re welcome D. Love all your short fiction, whenever I get the chance to read. So little time these days.
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Grandma, Grandma, Grandma. I’m starting to learn much more about you in death than we even knew in life. What’s next? Inquiring minds want to know! Great stuff! Keep it coming.
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Thanks, John 🙂
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Ooo, the plot thickens. I’m so glad you continued the story, except now I still have to wait for the next episode 😀
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These stories are such tasty morsels with just enough to leave us wanting more.
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I absolutely am enjoying your continued story from opal to quilt. 🙂
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