Copyright – John Nixon
The dress was made at a bargain; a war was on and all the bride cared about was her prince in his freshly-pressed uniform. The groom left for France the day after the wedding. He was shot in a ditch a week later.
The second bride, a cousin of the first, married a doctor in that dress. The bride died of a fever her husband couldn’t cure.
Being a scientific man, the doctor never suspected that it was the curse on the dress that carried his girl away, and so the dress now stands in the shop, attracting prey.
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For Friday Fictioneers, I really like this week’s picture, particularly because I love vintage wear! I love the story each garment can tell; who wore the dress? Why was it thrown away? Was there a first kiss in this dress? Was there a break up?
I had about 10 other ideas for this picture, but since I’m quite late, all my crispy concepts where taken by the time I read through all the brilliant posts. So, I settled for this one. Hope you like it 🙂
Sandra's scribbles 
Oooh, I love the idea! A cursed dress. So many stories to be told…great work!
Great story! Loved the cursed bridal gown. And the little details about each bride.
The idea of a cursed wedding dress is brilliant! I would love to have more details about each person who wore it, who knows it could become its own novel.
When I first wrote this, it was 200 words long. there were three brides and more details on the dress…but the word limit is what it is unfortunately.
I SO relate. I find myself cutting every “the”, “a, “and” etc I can find!
I like your interpretation of the prompt!
I loved the cursed dress angle, great job 🙂
I was enjoying different brides wearing the dress…until I got to the curse. 🙂
janet
What’s not to like about a cursed wedding gown!?
I write mine before I read others – I don’t want to unconsciously copy.
You are a brave woman!
🙂
Scott
Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/friday-fictioneers-ff-good-will-bride-pg13/
Dear Sandra,
Enjoyed your story immensely. It’s one of the reasons I never get married any more. Grat job.
Aloha,
Doug
Dear Sandra,
There are too many dresses out there that are cursed. I’m sure of it. Great story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I like the idea of a dress with a curse, the possibilities are enormous…well done.
nice – the innocent allure of evil 🙂
a cursed dress.. specially a wedding dress, is very creepy 🙂 great take on the photo.