Thérèse creates candles of all shapes, sizes and colors, and scents them to perfecton. She doesn’t charge for them. Certainly not! In fact she makes each candle for a specific individual and gives it away. For Bachelor Tom – a deep red, patchouli-scented tintillation candle. He married three months ago. For Sterile Beatrice – a half-blue, half-pink, rose-scented fertility candle. Today Bea’s house bursts with rollicking children.
But not all Thérèse’s candles come as a blessing. No indeed! For wicked Mrs. Tuttle – a satin-black candle filled with cat hair and scented with turpentine. Mrs. Tuttle sneezed to death last week.
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I was going to say I wonder what candle I would get – until I read the last line. Now I think I’d rather not know, just in case 🙂
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I don’t think you’d want to get on Thérèse’s bad side. Thanks for reading and commenting. Have Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year! Alicia
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And to you!
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I think I’d rather stick with conventional candles. 🙂 Great take though, fun story. Happy Holidays.
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I’m with you. Thanks so much for taking time to read this. Times are busy right now. Happy Holidays to you, too.
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likewise, i don’t think i want to know what candle i’ll be getting! lovely take on the prompt(: i really enjoyed this~ thanks 😀
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You’re welcome. Thanks for reading and leaving such a nice comment.
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Does she accept orders? I have some acquaintances who would be perfect recipients of such gifts.
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She certainly does! I’ll pass your name along to her. Merry Christmas!
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A dark story for Christmas. Thérèse is obviously somebody to keep in with.
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Yes, I suppose it is. Sorry. Alicia. Still, hope you have very Happy Holidays.
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i certainly won’t get on her bad side. 🙂
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A very wise choice. Hope you’re having Happy Holidays! Thanks for taking the time to read my wee entry.
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Cat hair and turpentine? Good grief, how did your mind come up with that. I feel as though I’m in the same room… Good one Alicia.
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Thanks, Sandra. Who knows where the mind goes?
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Yikes!
I won’t say anything more.
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That’s enough : – ). Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
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XD
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You weave such full and interesting characters each week, Alicia. I am always impressed and taken right into your story world!
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Lovely words from a lovely lady. Thanks, Dawn. Hope you and yours are well.
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What a wonderful character, and a wonderful concept. Therese is very gifted. Nicely told.
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Wow! Margaret, thank you. Happy New Year to you. Alicia
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Ah, magical holiday candle gifts. Her enemies don’t seem to last for long. Great story for the holidays, Alicia. Enjoy yours with friends and family. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you. I think Thérèse’s candles help everyone. Happy New Year! Thaks for taking the time to read and comment.
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Dear Alicia,
Clever candle maker and clever author. 😉 Put me down for a patchouli candle.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s on order! Only Thérèse wil be making it in purple. Thanks for your lovely words. Happy vacationing. Alicia
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Oh my! Definitely wouldn’t want to get that last candle!
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You certainly WOULDN”T get it because you aren’t wicked. Thanks for readng and commenting.
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