The dials whirled frantically; spinning relentlessly in a mechanical frenzy.
Held captive within the copper casing, an ancient power thrummed, desperate for release.
“This antique is a particular oddity,” the seller said, watching her young eyes widen as he moved the piece between his skeletal hands “It’s even older than the time it tells, yet, somehow… I think it was made specifically for you.”
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Thanks again to Sonya over at Only100Words for this fantastic prompt. You can probably tell I’m partial to a bit of Clockwork! So this was a particular delight.
Clockwork Clouds 
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this is one mystical and intriguing tale, Shaun! ❤
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Thank you 🙂
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This leaves me wanting MORE of the story!
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Who knows?! Maybe there is 😉
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Ooooh, I’ll be waiting and watching!
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You’ve made it a very mysterious, other-worldly object… Now, I’m very curious about what this watch will end up doing…
Awesome!
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I was about to make a dreadful pun like “Only TIME will tell” but…. Oh what the hell. Only TIME will tell 😉
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Time is chatty 🙂
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Oh! I love it and I want more! I’ve a thing for clocks and watches and gears and the like!
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I do too! There’s just something about them, isn’t there?
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Yes absolutely! It’s a clockwork universe!
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I could have used that as a blog title! Haha.
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Ooh, it’s a bit ominous, isn’t it? Great take on the pic 🙂
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Thanks, Sonya, not sure what’s gotten into me today! Felt a bit dark maybe 😉
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I’m not sure I want to be in on the next episode—creepy!
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I wonder what power it holds?
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