Image: J.S.Brand
When I died the first words I heard were, “Its okay dying happens to all of us. It’s no big deal, get ready for what happens next.”
Looking around there was a lot of mist and a barrel. In the barrel were marbles and then it began spinning. It stopped, and a marble fell to the floor.
“Number 25,” said a voice.
“Get ready,” said another voice into my ear, “You don’t have long.”
“Here are the rules, follow them diligently,” announced the first voice.
I looked at the piece of paper. “Look elegant, ponderous, stand knee deep in water and oh, gorge yourself on the occasional fish.”
When I relax, I can feel something around my feet and then a bite that really hurts.
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/fffaw-challenge-week-of-january-2-2018/
Morpethroad 
Ha ha ha. A great take on rebirth. Loved it.
Thanks so much Anurag, glad to give you a laugh 😂
That last line is so funny Michael!
Glad you thought so
A clever and amusing piece of writing, Michael.
Wow this was really cool. Absolutely love the picture too
Thanks Bethany.
So it’s all a game of chance as to what we come back as?! Nice idea 🙂
Hahahahahaha! This is great Michael! I love it!
Thanks Joy
Interesting, like reincarnation I guess? Doesn’t sound so bad once he gets used to the fish bites and can eat them too. I can’t help thinking the bites are kind of punishment though. Creative Michael and entertaining as always.
Thanks Mandi. Glad you enjoyed it.
Interesting concept. I got the feeling of a dystopian society mixed with either eastern religion or native America religion. I like the idea of pain leading to rebirth.
Thank you so much, appreciate your comment.