Gone Fishing
For Paul and John's 47-Words Short Story Unofficial Challenge.
"The store is closed, because my grandma, apparently the queen of the fairies in a witness protection program, is missing, and I have to impersonate her at the Blooming Festival to prevent a civil war and potentially enter a political marriage." was too long.
So: "Gone Fishing".
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Sasha Desideri
Philosopher, adventurer, mother, and occasionally words-lover
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Nice little fairy story!
First things first, hello! Second thing, thanks for entering! This was very good! Loved it!