“Daphne, dear daughter,” said the river god, “I made a magic amulet to protect you.”

“What’s it do?”

“It’s voice activated. When you are in danger, say the word ‘Tree’, and you will instantly transform into a strong and impervious laurel tree.”

“And what do I say to change back?”

C.M.F. Wright writes sentences that occasionally turn into stories. Her short stories have appeared in Daily Science Fiction, 50-Word Stories, and Syntax & Salt Magazine.