Flash Tales, Week Eleven: “The Deal”

From the Bayeux Tapestry: Harold Godwinson (later Harold II of England) swears an oath to Duke William of Normandy (later William the Conqueror) on a box of holy relics. Bill wound up putting an arrow through Hal’s eye when he reneged on the deal.
PROMPT: Write a story about a character who makes a deal. It might be good or bad; it might be with a devil or with an angel; there are a lot of possibilities here. In addition (since I’m feeling arbitrary today), let’s use the words BRIEFCASE, LAPEL, and PRODIGIOUS.
GENRE: Open
LENGTH: < 1,200 words
DEADLINE: Thursday, January 8, 11:59 PM
Here’s my offering – ‘Deal with a Genie’. Hope you enjoy!
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