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100 word fiction: In the woods

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On June 17, 2021

In 100 word fiction, Crispina Crimson's Creative Challenge, Short Story

In the woods

PHOTO PROMPT © Alicia Jamtaas

Sam suggested that his cabin would be the perfect getaway for some fun times with friends. As the day wore on, the clouds looked ominous.

In the woods

They all had their share of fun and just when they were ready to call it a night, they heard a loud bang outside. Almost immediately, the doors and windows swung open. The moon was shining bright and the wind was howling. Suddenly and without warning, Sam was pulled away into the darkness.

And then he woke up with a start. He was sweating and breathing heavily. He was relieved to find himself in bed

Written for the photo prompt and you can read the other entries here.

Linking to Crispina Crimson’s Creative Challenge #136

100 word fiction: The new attraction

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On June 10, 2021

In 100 word fiction, Short Story

100 word fiction: The new attraction

PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson

“Oh, that’s one interesting looking structure.” Ron looked ahead pointing at the orange shaped building.

“Ahh, don’t you know the new attraction in town?” Matt seemed surprised.

“What’s that all about?”

“It’s a three story restaurant which serves some really authentic drinks and dishes which have been selling like hot cakes. They also provide the option of sitting in your car and ordering food which is then brought by rollerskating waitresses.”

With its unique design and importance to personalized customer service like no other, this restaurant had carved a niche for itself. They started trends which others tried to copy.

Written for the photo prompt and you can read the other entries here.

The ‘other’ pandemic

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On May 11, 2021

In dVerse Challenge, Short Story

The 'other' pandemic

The pandemic has upended our lives in more ways than we can imagine. Alongwith the direct impact in terms of fatalities, health concerns, there has also been the indirect impact. People have lost their livelihoods along with savings which took years to build. Children have lost their precious years of school life. Families have been torn apart in more ways than one can imagine.

And to top it off, more and more people are going hungry and facing poverty than ever before. Years of gains in equality and social welfare along with treatment of other diseases has all been lost within a matter of months. As the number of mouths to feed continues to increase, families continue to wonder on what would happen the next moment.

“Only mouths are we. Who sings the distant heart which safely exists in the center of all things?

Linking to dVerse Challenge: Prosery – Here’s the thing about existing

Spring’s arrival

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On May 9, 2021

In Fandango One Word Challenge, First Line Friday, MindLoveMisery’s Menagerie, Ragtag Daily Prompt, Sammi's Weekend Prompt, Saturday Mix, Short Story

Spring's arrival

Spring arrived with mud and a torrent of bad news.

They planned the expedition but unfortunately the weather ended up being a bummer. Considering his dexterity when it came to all things travel, he had organized everything in advance.

He also made sure to convince his best buddies who lived at the front and back of his house along with the solitudinarian. After the great winter freeze, the snow did melt away before spring arrived. But their trip just froze away instead becoming a fodder for so many around them.

Linking to Ragtag Daily Prompt: Expedition, Fandango One Word Challenge: Dexterity, First Line Friday, Saturday Mix, Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #208

100 word fiction: The pile-up

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On May 6, 2021

In 100 word fiction, Short Story, Wordless Wednesdays

100 word fiction: The pile-up

PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz

It had just been few minutes since the trailer had swerved to avoid hitting a car from the opposite side and then eventually become stuck due to the load. But the traffic pile-up had begun.

Being one of the main roads in the city, almost everyone had to take it every morning for work. And now with a trailer blocking the entire road, people were stuck in either direction.

Inside the trailer –

“We need to move to the side some way or another.”

“I have called the police for help.”

“I hope they get here before all hell breaks loose.”

Written for the photo prompt and you can read the other entries here.

Linking to Wordless Wednesday

100 word fiction: Ray of hope

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On April 21, 2021

In 100 word fiction, AtoZChallenge 2021, Short Story

100 word fiction: Ray of hope

PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart

“It has been a tough year for everyone. As we begin this new year, we all hope and pray that the next one will be better in every sense of the word.”

As the residents of the city bid goodbye to 2020 with a short speech by the mayor, there was optimism in the air. As people lit candles with messages of hope, there was relief more than elation at seeing the back of a year which almost everyone wanted to forget.

They felt that the beginning of a new year brought a ray of hope for mankind to start afresh.

Written for the photo prompt and you can read the other entries here.

Antithesis

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On April 4, 2021

In AtoZChallenge 2021, Fandango One Word Challenge, Sammi's Weekend Prompt, Saturday Mix, Short Story, Stream of Consciousness Saturday, Your Daily Word Prompt

Antithesis

Who was he?

He seemed like his brother’s antithesis. While his brother would strive for the family’s happiness, he didn’t care about anyone but himself. His behavior seemed absurd. Since he would err in anything he did, his brother announced in his bass voice that he wouldn’t base any succession plans to consider him as his heir just based on relationships.

Linking to Fandango One Word Challenge: Antithesis, Your Daily Word Prompt: Strive, Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #203: Absurd, Double Take – Saturday Mix, Stream of Consciousness Saturday

Composure

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On April 3, 2021

In AtoZChallenge 2021, Fandango One Word Challenge, Ragtag Daily Prompt, Short Story, Your Daily Word Prompt

Composure

While he was a wordsmith, his patience was wearing thin as he tried to edify students who wouldn’t bother to listen.

Linking to Ragtag Daily Prompt: Patience, Your Daily Word Prompt: Edify, Fandango One Word Challenge: Wordsmith

This post is part of the Blogchatter A2z Challenge

100 word fiction: Summer vs Winter

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On March 25, 2021

In 100 word fiction, Crispina Crimson's Creative Challenge, Fandango One Word Challenge, Ragtag Daily Prompt, Short Story, Your Daily Word Prompt

100 word fiction: Summer vs Winter

It was a warm summer day with brilliant sunshine. With the temperature in the early 20s, it was the sort of the day which one would spend out in the open as much as possible. He was used to the long and cold winters and therefore seeing the sun was a time to rejoice, an emotion he longed for.

As he walked down the stairs to tend to his fields, he couldn’t help but remember how white everything looked during winter. At times, the heavy snowfall would make things quite dangerous. And then, he would covet the warmth of summer.

100 word fiction: Summer vs Winter

PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson

Written for the photo prompt and you can read the other entries here.

Linking to Ragtag Daily Prompt: Dangerous, Fandango One Word Challenge: Emotions, Your Daily Word Prompt: Covet, Crispina Crimson’s Creative Challenge #124

Myriad of Possibilities

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On March 23, 2021

In Fandango One Word Challenge, MindLoveMisery’s Menagerie, Photo Challenge, Ragtag Daily Prompt, Short Story, What do you see, Your Daily Word Prompt

Myriad of Possibilities

Her life gave the impression that it was a myriad of possibilities as she kept flitting from one place to another. She never liked staying put in one job or location. And being a travel blogger, allowed her to live that dream. But little did she know that the path to the house through the forests would haunt her in her dreams.

Linking to Ragtag Daily Prompt: Impression, Fandango One Word Challenge: Myriad, Your Daily Word Prompt: Flit, Photo Challenge #359, What do you see #74

Myriad of Possibilities

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