Title: Rarefied Society
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © CEAyr
James caressed and cradled the book against his chest. It had taken months to locate. Local libraries no longer hunted and delivered your desired tomes. They were relics, dismantled by the Device and digital data proliferation. The Quest was difficult, part of the grueling initiation process qualifying worthy inductees for the Ambassadors Club.
He unfolded blue spectacles and positioned them above page forty-five. He played with the focal length until it snapped into focus. The lenses illuminated the glorious words between the words. With his heart pounding in his ears, James began the laborious task of transcribing his next clue.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
He’s looking for clues. Does that mean he’s a spy?
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I hadn’t considered that, Larry. Perhaps he is. 😎
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What’s the Device going to do when he solves the puzzle?
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I’m not sure, but I imagine James in in for a rocky ride, Neil.
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I feel that we still can uncover secrets between the words of real books… this is not possible in the digital world.
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Exactly so, Björn. There is a huge difference between reading a book and reading in the digital realm.
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I too saw a code-breaker in the prompt this week. Good one.
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Thanks Iain. I am looking forward to reading your story.
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Excellent take on the photo prompt, Jo. Cleverly done!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thanks Susan. I saw the Ben Franklin glasses from the movie National Treasure..
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Dear Jo,
A clever take on the prompt. There must be something important between the lines for him to work that hard to break the code.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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He is determined to be admitted to the club. Glad you liked the story, Rochelle.
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and I am transported back to the days of WW11 and decoding! nice one Jo!
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Interesting. I’m glad you liked it, Gina ❤
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Very interesting story.
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Thank you, Sadje. ❤
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You’re welcome 😉
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What’s he’s working out, I haven’t a clue – but he has! Lot’s of them I guess. Nice one Jo.
My story is a but click away!
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Thanks Keith. I think it is still a secret. 🙂
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Just near enough in the future to cause anxiety. Good story.
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Near future is a great anxiety producer, isn’t it? Glad you liked the story, my friend. ❤
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Yes it is, my friend.
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I like the idea of a special (and hard to join club) for true believers in the Book in an increasingly bookless world!
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It is taking on shades of Fahrenheit 451 isn’t it? Glad you enjoyed it Draliman
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The Ambassadors Club seem to be a rather picky bunch or was he trying to infiltrate their closed group. Club Class on many flights are not so picky, they take your money and you are on your own.
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I believe this Ambassadors club is a little more discerning. They want more than just money. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the story, James.
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I LOVE mysteries! Words between the words are easier to see when a good imagination comes with it. Nicely written!
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A good mystery is always enjoyable. Glad you enjoyed the story, Nan.
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Ohh I hope James is successful. Great story.
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James seems like a smart cookie. 😊 Thanks for reading and commenting, Shweta.
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The pleasure is all mine 😊
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James is all set to join the Ambassador’s club. He has found the right book, found a way to focus and even located the writing between the lines. Who can stop him now?
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Hopefully no surprises will befall him. Thanks for reading and commenting Abhijit
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Ohhh! Is James a famous detective like Herclue Poirot? Just steps away from solving his break-through mystery!!!!😎
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He may be. Time will tell. Thanks for reading. ❤
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Intriguing 🙂 Good write!
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Thank you, Linda
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I enjoyed this, Jo. Your descriptions had me right there alongside him.
This is a highly sensitive Club, methinks.
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Yep, they won’t admit just anyone. Glad you enjoyed the stroy, Dale
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Ah, a special book. No wonder he needed to be certified before receiving it. A good story, Jo. He sounds very much like a government agent of some kind. Well done with the prompt and writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
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He may be, Suzanne. I am glad you enjoyed the story.
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