Dancing was on her mind all the time. Magda was obsessed with the idea of becoming an Alvin Ailey jazz dancer. She disliked practicing ballet for posture or tap for flexibility. The movements bored to tears. Jazz had a rhythm all its own.
She told her parents about moving to Hollywood after graduation. They tried to discourage her by saying she was foolish.
Entering the agency, she was awestruck by the photos on the walls.
Mr. W asked, How big a star do you want to be?
Musicals big, Magda replied.
There’s a price, you know.
Reality hit, Magda shuddered.
2020©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Woed Count: 100
Photo Prompt: ©Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
To join Rochelle and her Friday Fictioneers challenge
click here
***** I’ve had no internet for this past week. Our rainy season is here causing issues. If I missed your story from last week, I’ll be sure to read it this week. Be Safe … Isadora 😎
Inside the Mind of Isadora 
August 17, 2020 at 8:10 pm
So timely and sadly probably still so true! Great theme we need to keep hammering home!
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 19, 2020 at 2:31 pm
Yes, indded, we do need to speak up without fear of reprocussions. Recntly, I was referred to a specialist by my primary. While in his office he kept squeezing my shoulder. It wasn’t necessay. I asked him to please discontinue touching me. I left his office never to return. It can happen anywhere. We, as women, have to take our power and use it. I feel very strongly about this subject due to having experienced many incidents throughout my journey through life. It happens everywhere not just in the theatrical world. Thank you for visiting and leaving your very insightful comment. I appreciate all who visit. Have a wonderful day … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLike
August 17, 2020 at 5:57 pm
Don’t you just wish the Mr. Ws of this world did not think it was ok to make young women pay that price? I am still puzzled this went on for so long, and not just in Hollywood.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 19, 2020 at 2:24 pm
I appreciate your warm-heartedness towards my protagonist. Women were afraid of not being heard or of the bannning by other agents through words from people like the Mr. W’s. I believe that’s what made them accept their horrific treament.
I recently went to an MD who constantly squeezed my shoulder. It wasn’t necessary. I had to tell him to stop. I never returned to him. Men in power, at times, do not respect women. Yes, chnage will begin when we stop being afraid to speak up.Have a wonderful day … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 16, 2020 at 5:46 pm
Some things never change. Nice one.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 19, 2020 at 7:02 pm
Indded, they don’t unless women begin to speak their minds more often. I’m glad you commented, Liz. Have a wonderul day …
Isadora 😎
LikeLike
August 16, 2020 at 2:12 am
Well written. I hope that she can achieve her dreams.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 17, 2020 at 4:44 pm
We must always have hope if we want to get to where our dreams are waiting. Thanks … Have a wonderful week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLike
August 15, 2020 at 6:50 pm
Querida Isadora,
Creo que yo sé quien es Señor W. Ugh in cualqier lengua. Run Magda. Bien escrito mi amiga.
Shalom y cariño,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 17, 2020 at 4:37 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Si, es el hombre que se cree. UGH – is right.
But, timely for these horrible things that are coming to light. Glad you enjoyed.
Abrazos y Carino,
Have a wonderful week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 15, 2020 at 2:15 pm
At which point I’d have turned around and run out of that filthy man’s office, never to return.
There simply HAS to be a better way!
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 17, 2020 at 4:35 pm
I think she left him in the dust as she ran, ran, ran. Thanks for your comment, Linda.
Have a wonderful week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 15, 2020 at 9:34 am
If he meant what I think he meant, I shuddered with her! Excellent, if chilling, take on the photo prompt, Isadora.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 17, 2020 at 4:26 pm
Sadly, yes. I think she realized what was to come. Maybe, she ran as fast as she could or Mmmmm … which way should I go? Thank you, Susan, for your comment and visit.
Have a nice week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLike
August 14, 2020 at 10:26 pm
What’s that saying, “anything worth having is worth working for”? She could choose the work-sweat way or another path, but one way or another she will pay.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 17, 2020 at 4:21 pm
I’m not sure which way I’m going with this story but there’re a great many good suggextions. Thanks. Have a nice week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 18, 2020 at 4:11 pm
You too, my friend!
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 8:13 pm
The price has been high for a long time. And I guess still is.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 17, 2020 at 4:22 pm
Somethings don’t change, but let’s be positive and think things will. Thanks for commenting. Have a nice week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLike
August 14, 2020 at 5:28 pm
Well told. Too often, reality bites.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 16, 2020 at 12:08 pm
Thanks, Bill. She definitely got a taste of the real world. Be Safe … Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 16, 2020 at 1:15 pm
You’re welcome. And thanks. Safe it is.
LikeLike
August 14, 2020 at 3:34 pm
of course. there’s always a price to pay. the question is, can she afford it?
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 4:18 pm
Perhaps, she’ll find another way to stardom.
Thanks, Plaridel. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 1:28 pm
I’d like to think she made it without any ‘help’ from W.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 2:54 pm
I hope she created her own star on hollywood. Women were dupped in the stardom world many times. Now, they’re speaking their truths. I appreciate your thoughts, Keith.
Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 11:27 am
I’ve heard of a Mr. W who demanded a large price for fame, and too many were willing to pay it… Good story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 2:52 pm
Sadly, many woman did accept such trashy behavior. It damaged a great many lives. Hopefully, taht’s all changed. Thanks for reading, Trent.
Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 4:51 pm
I don’t know if it has changed, but I think it is changing, and hopefully there will never be anybody as bad as Mr. W. again…
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 5:10 pm
I hope so too. Change is always slow but I have faith in women.
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 6:02 am
There’s a price for every dream. Hollywood and co’s price is pretty extreme.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 2:58 pm
It was a time of desperation for women, I think. They were set on being stars and paid a high price for it. Now, #metoo has begun to change that. Women are stepping up and speaking out. I hope my protangonist found her way and chose a different path.
Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 15, 2020 at 4:22 am
Hollywood has the spot light shining, the seedy actions for the world to see. Hopefully change is on the way.
Enjoy your weekend 😀.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 17, 2020 at 4:19 pm
I agree … exposure than change. Thanks …
Have a nice week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 1:37 am
Have been unable to like or comment for a while now. Hope this gets through
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 3:07 pm
If you’re going through Google, you may be encountering this issue. I can’t like or comment through Google. I have no clue why. I’m not that savvy about tech stuff. I can ‘Like’ and ‘Commnet’ through Safari. Hope that helps. Thanks for perservering on getting to my stories. I appreciate it very much. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLike
August 14, 2020 at 10:50 pm
Try not to use Google mostly use Firefox. Might try another just to see. Hope your weekend is filled with love and fun Isadora 😀😀
LikeLike
August 13, 2020 at 11:20 pm
One day there will be no more Mr Ws
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 3:09 pm
I certainly hope so, Neil. Women are gaining more confidence through #metoo and women support groups. Thanks for commenting. You’re always welcome. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLike
August 13, 2020 at 10:53 pm
I hope Magda still gave it a go to be honest. The Alvin Ailey school is tremendous.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 3:15 pm
I loved Alvin Ailey when I was taking dance classes in Mahattan. He was very new to the dance world when I was there in 80’s. Progressive and innovative 🕺💃👍
I believe Magda did the right thing and stood firm in her moral compass which guided her intincts through adversity all through her career. It’s best to think she had a strong passion and belief in herself to avoid sordid actions. Thanks for reading and commenting, Siobhan. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 13, 2020 at 8:53 pm
Mr W. I wonder who that could be? The sleaze behind the glamour has become all too public. Let’s hope it at least makes this sort of scene stop happening from now on.
LikeLiked by 1 person
August 14, 2020 at 3:18 pm
Aahhh yes, Iain you are a great detective. I believe his behavior was deplorable. He should have gotten more than he got but money talks and lawyers work harder when the money is bigger. I believe women are stronger since the #metoo movement. They will be heard and LOUDLY. Thanks for your insightful comment. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person