News From Poughkeepsie – Day 146

I’ve still got vacation-head, so bear with me.

Christmas is a time for wishes. It’s part of the holiday’s DNA. Which got me thinking about the classic Arabian Nights’ saw of the genie who grants 3 wishes. Now, what happens with 3 wishes has been pretty well documented, but what of those who can’t make up their minds right away? What if you make the wish for infinite wishes? And what do the genies think about all of this? That’s what this week is all about.

Since January starts later this week, we’re going to go head and start another t-shirt contest. Same rules as last time apply: to get a chance to win a shirt, all you have to do is write a story–that’s beginning, middle and end, folks–inspired by one of the prompts in this week and January. You can put your story, or a link to it in the comments or send it right to me at newsfrompoughkeepsie (at) gmail.com. My favorite gets the shirt.

Last time the winner was Scott Roche, who looks quite smashing:

When 3 Wishes Aren’t Enough

Toby was surprised. The genie coming out of the lamp? Well, that was expected. He had rubbed the thing expecting some sort of genie. But what surprised him was the genie’s response to his first wish: infinite wishes.

“Granted,” said the genie. “Your wish is my command.”

“You mean, I get infinite wishes? That really worked?” Unbeknown to Toby, a pink bicycle appeared behind him. A pony, a red Corvette, a diamond ring, and a yacht quickly followed, popping out of thin air.

“Of course,” said the genie. “Of course, they won’t necessarily be your wishes…”