Hurrying up the stairs of Beckwith Hall Michelle glanced upwards at the sculpted head peering out over the campus. A recurring thought ran through her cluttered mind.”I’ve seen that face somewhere. I know I have. But where?”
The heavy door slammed behind her, as Michelle began wending her way down the crowded corridor. Surrounded on all sides by the droning of voices, her thoughts were lost in the din.
Scrambling for a seat in Greek Mythology, Michelle plopped into the first one available. Taking a deep breath, she turned and saw that face staring into hers.
“It’s you!”
He smiled mischievously.
hugmamma's MIND, BODY and SOUL 
Yes, this is just the beginning!
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The beginning to what, I wonder? hugs for the comment and visit…
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Millie, how intriguing and mysterious. Life is full of surprises, isn’t it? I went to campus with my story, too. These statue heads just remind me of a college campus.
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Intellectuals think alike…I think? But you’re right. This photo immediately took me back to college. A place of intrigue and mystery? Let’s see…
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This was a story that ended more enigmatic than it started .. like that.
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Enigmatic? I’ll have to check with Webster’s. Thanks for giving me something to think about…I think…
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Wonderful story, hugmama. I like the way you pull us right in, and then leave us hanging… and wanting more. Nice work!
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I’ll get back to you with the “next in series.” 🙂
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What a wonderful way to begin a class – with the face of a Greek god sitting beside you. I love it.
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Would all women have such a good day…at least once.
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So many possibilities…..I like to think of him as a Greek God come to wreck a little havoc on hearts. Or perhaps simply a nutty professor who carved a bust in him image above the door. Either way this could go further indeed. Great story.
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Thanks! I’d also thought of Greek God come to work a little magic…or mischief.
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This reminds me of the time a little kid said to me, “you look just like my Grandpa.” My response, “Your Grandpa must be a very handsome fellow.” The look on the kid’s face was priceless.
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ha, ha! You’re a confident man. Great asset!
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Dear Millie
This is a lovely story. You have packed a lot in here, very enjoyable read.
Take care
Dee
Over 60? – you’re in very good company!! 🙂
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Thanks for the senior citizen “pat on the back.” So good to hear from you!
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Yes, a goodly little tale… the source for something longer, perhaps?
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Perhaps. Depends on how long my fibromyalgia lets me sit at the computer…
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Ooh, nasty condition! Take care of yourself…
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I am, thank you. Heading to a myofascia massage therapist tomorrow who will definitely bring me relief. I’d been to her regularly in the past when she was a regular massage therapist. Looking forward to long term relief.
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Oh yes, there’s nothing like a really good massage therapist. I had two ruptured discs a few years ago and massage was one of the things that helped un-knot all of the back muscles that had gone into spasm as a consequence… Best wishes to you.
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My achy muscles are clamoring to get going to the therapist. But first the tummy needs a little nutrition…like a nice glass of fruit juice…homemade. hugs for the good thoughts.
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hugs for the best wishes. just returned and I feel like a million bucks. look for my post…hugs!
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Hurrah! I’ll take a look 🙂
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Thanks for following along on this fibromyalgia journey…
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Intriguing and amusing.
Love it.
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High praise from…an elephant. Hugs…pink ones!
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Tiredness can trick the mind by distorting strangers’ faces into ones that you know. I think this story goes deeper than plain old trickery and tiredness. Great stuff.
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Never thought about the fatigue angle. Seems my tale is open to a variety of interpretations. I like that. And hugs for the compliment comment…
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Dear Millie,
Diana Nyad is 64. too. You’re in heroic company. 😉 The picture puts me in mind of Magical Mystery Tour. Mystical story
shalom,
Rochelle
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Being called heroic at my age feels great! Hugs for that…and the comment. 🙂
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Dear Hugmamma,
Is it Matt Damon? Stop holding out on us.
Good story.
Aloha,
Doug
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How about Freddie Prinz? Haven’t seen him in awhile. I could write a story with him in mind. More my cup of tea than Matt Damon…looks wise. However it would depend on whether or not the mysterious stranger is a romantic interest…a friend in whom she confides her innermost thoughts…or a mischief-maker. Which do you prefer?
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I do hope it was pleasant surprise to find “him” there-highly intriguing piece:-)
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* a pleasant surprise
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Indeed.
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🙂
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It depends upon Michelle’s frame of mind. Does she like or dislike the stone figure? It isn’t very attractive…looks like a “deer caught in headlights.”
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Ha!ha!
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😆
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Loved this, so many possibilities with this start…
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Other writers have offered possibilities I never even imagined.That’s what’s been great about joining Friday Fictioneers…the feedback.
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BUT,,,is he real or just a myth?
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How about half and half… 😆
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Hmmmm…that enigmatic mischievous smile–gets ’em every time. Fun.
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I love mischief! Don’t you? 🙂
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i agree with linda.great story.and i like that there are so many possibilities to this 🙂
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Okay then. I’ll have to expand upon this story line, since you’re also weighing in. hugs for the comment…
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Seems she has a very old classmate.
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Old is good. Ask me. I’m 64. Some days I feel like 164 though. Still…can’t complain. I’m still her…not a bust hanging over a door 🙂
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Oh what a great story!! I love it. You could go anywhere from here. It’s a good story in and of itself but you could go all kinds of places with it too! 😀
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Hmmm…I’ll have to give this some thought. Thanks for the nudge… 🙂
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I LOVE the pic you picked to go with this! Maybe THAT’s the lead for a story!
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I assume you’re speaking of the photo below my story. Isn’t that whimsical? I happened upon it as our tour bus was driving past a store front in Edinburgh. Loved the psychedelic look…a flashback to the 60’s and 70’s. hugs…and hope you’ve been well. 🙂
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