Title: Stanley Hall
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Strange things happened at Stanley Hall. Jessie had always heard stories of eerie noises, glowing lights, and disappearing people.
Today was her first time at the hall. She didn’t know why. The wind moaned in the trees and she thought she heard words. She walked closer, listening. Goosebumps raced across her skin. Without thinking, she leaned against the heavy oak door and entered.
Cobwebs and dust motes waved a silent greeting, inviting Jessie to explored. The building revealed more cobwebs and dust. Disappointed, Jessie returned to Stanley Hall’s one door, heaved it open and walked into a whole new world.
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Conquering her fears makes her stronger; there might also be a bit of disappointment that it was all rumor. Yet, a new world…strength overpowers all that.
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That is very insightful. I hadn’t looked at it that way, but I like it. Thanks for commenting. 😊
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to encounter a new world when least expected! nice twist!
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Thanks Gina. Things often happen when we least expect them. Glad you liked it. ❤
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I wasn’t expecting that ending
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Hopefully that is a good thing. 😉
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So all the people who wrote on this photo prompt have very different stories to tell . The best thing about this challenge.
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I agree. I love reading all the stories. ❤
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Jessie is already inside the Hall. Which other door did he open and which world he entered?
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Only one door to the hall. Jessie entered the hall by the door and she exited the hall by the same door. Hope this helps. 😊
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Does. Thank you.
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Good premise, you use the same door to re-enter a different world from the one you left. Enjoyed that.
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Thanks Sandra, Glad you liked it.
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A portal to a world of adventure. Love it!
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Wouldn’t it be great if every door was a portal to adventure? Glad you liked it.
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It would indeed!
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I hope it’s a friendly new world! I wonder if she goes back in and out again will she get back home, or does yet another world await? Nice one!
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I hope so too. Maybe she will give the door another try, or maybe she will like this place better. Thanks for reading.
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A little Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe feel here. I like the device of the door. Once you’ve been inside, outside is completely different.
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Oh I like that series, hadn’t thought about that. Glad you like the story.😊
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Liked that, cobwebs and dust motes, nothing more exciting, shame maybe the door will show her excitement again
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I think she might be due for a little excitement. Glad you like it.
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One never knows what he can find by going through one door
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One door is all it takes. 😊
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I’m always hearing about these doors to wonderful new places and can never find one when I need it! Good write Jo!
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Thanks Russell. I keep looking for them too. 😉
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Sometimes one experience/perspective is enough to turn your whole life around. Loved the layers and the metaphorical piece.
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Aw, thank you. I try to get multiple meanings layered without being ambiguous. It can be a difficult line to walk 😊
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Intriguing! Now we understand why the people disappear. I wonder if it’s time travel? Or do they just end up in the same but different time? Well done!
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Thanks Sascha. We can only wonder unless Rochelle gives us a prompt that inspires the sequel. 😊
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Dear Jo,
Scratching my head…it seems this could be about perspective or the walk through Stanley Hall really did change things. Either way it works.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. I am glad both scenarios worked for you.
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It would be cool to walk into a whole new world like that, but not if you can’t get back easily.
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What? You want to place rules on the cosmos? I agree, a little vacay might be fun, but I like this reality as well. Glad you liked the story.
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I loved the waving dust motes and cobwebs and great ending that I was not expecting.
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A little surprise can be fun. Thanks for reading, Dale. 😊
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Loved the ending, welcome to Narnia 🙂
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I did so love those stories, but I didn’t relish having to crawl through the wardrobe and all those musty garments. 😷
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it looks like she’s not into dwelling on the past. she’s more into exploring new beginnings. to each her own.
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Lets hope she likes this one. 😊
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I think the dusty cobwebby place was the calm before a very interesting next phase.
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I think you might be right. Thanks for reading.
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I enjoyed the twist at the end, and the multiple ways I could read your story.
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I am like you liked it. Thanks for reading.
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doors are crazy that way. you never know what is hiding behind the door. Sometimes, perspective changes just by opening and closing of the doors.
Nicely done.
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Some doors are just fickle. Glad you liked it Priya. 😊
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I think the number of people disappearing just increased by one.
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LOL I think you are exactly right.
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Oooo mystery and possibly magic. Subtle but fun. The descriptions of the old place are great
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Thanks Laurie, it was fun to write. 😊
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Very intriguing. Takes strength to step out into the unknown.
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I step into the unknown every time I begin a new story. 😉 Thank you for reading.
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Your story made me think of Alice in Wonderland… the possibilities are endless! A delightful read.
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I hadn’t thought of that. Glad you liked the story.
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Cool! This had me riveted, and I appreciate how each sentence revealed something new. Like walking into the unknown. Blessings! Debbie
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Thank you Debbie. Glad you enjoyed the story.
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I loved it! 🙂
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😊
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