 | This week's writing challenge from Five Sentence Fiction ( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt: Limitless |
As someone who has always had a knack for eating and mismanaging my weight, when I saw this prompt I immediately knew what my story would be.
I'm right behind you there, Woody! Just let me get a clean plate...
All You Can Eat
Woody had always been a large boy, as it was politely stated, and throughout his school years had no difficulty finding a spot on the football squad or wrestling team, maintaining his strength for those activities by eating with the same enthusiasm he displayed while competing. As he grew older, however, those days of glory faded, but not his passion for food.
Therefore, filled with such anticipation as to be nearly uncontrollable, he decided to visit Buford's Boundless B-B-Q Buffet (newly opened on the south side of town just off exit 9 with ample free lighted parking and drinks included in the price of a meal on Tuesdays). Upon seeing the epicurean palace, he declared, "I believe I've died and gone to heaven."
The words were curiously prophetic, coming to fruition, so to speak, somewhere between the second and third helpings, face down in the pickled watermelon.
Image "Cheeseburger And Stethoscope" courtesy of Grant Cochrane / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Yes! I can understand your description.
ReplyDeleteWhile time goes by into ages, the laggardly hormone give us not choice, and a good meal is the best treat for an ailing dude! :)
Unfortunately, there is always a catch, and sometimes it catches us!
Beautiful your description, I liked it no end!
Od Liam
Yes, it caught Woody, all right! But at least he didn't have to pay for his meal!
DeleteExcellent! I could visualize it so well. It was funny, sad, and decidedly wicked all at once.
ReplyDeleteScott
Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/fsf-five-sentence-fiction-limitless-pg-genre-sci-fi-fantasy-7252013/
Thanks! It did have a bit of humor in it, although Woody might disagree!
DeleteAnd thanks for the "wicked" click in the Reactions box. Wicked is my favorite one!
This is a great take on the prompt. You told it very well, too. I'd say Woody met his limit, after all.
ReplyDeleteThey say that the third time is the charm - but it wasn't so charming for Woody!
DeleteThanks for reading and commenting. I hope to get around to everyone else's postings when time allows.
I really enjoyed this! Pickled watermelon was a perfect choice. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI had to think for a while to decide what fruit would be appropriate for the "come to fruition" part. Pickled watermelon seemed the only choice! Thanks for noticing that!
DeleteI'm hoping someday to write a story where boiled peanuts play a pivotal role. It's just this urge I have...
Poor old Woody.
ReplyDeleteI've experienced uncontrollable anticipation; I shall take very good care to avoid Buford's Boundless b-b-q Buffet - especially on Tuesdays.
I liked this a lot. Your play with words here is light and humorous.. it was fun!
Thanks, Tess!
DeleteOK - You can stay away from Buford's if you want - but you don't know what you're missing!
I do like to have some fun and add some humor to my writing. I think it balances out my dark side. I must admit, however, that someone has died in my last two postings. I'll try not to make it a third!
This is an absolute delight. I think I served in Germany with Woody. Although he went by a different name, he did, in point of fact, pass under disturbingly similar circumstances. Nice take.
ReplyDeleteThat's a bit scary! It all reminds me that I should skip the morning pastry and go out for a jog tomorrow.
DeleteThanks so much for reading and commenting!
Too much is never enough, except when it is. :) I liked it.
ReplyDeleteAnd Woody went just a tiny bit past his limit!
DeleteThanks for reading and commenting!
Poor Woody, i can smell the pickled watermelon odor from the receiving line in the funeral parlor.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was wondering if they all went over to Buford's after the funeral...
DeleteThanks for reading!
I have no earth shattering comment but wanted to say that I enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteAll comments are welcome! It means someone took the time to read my little stories - and that means a lot to me.
DeleteBut if you read my next post (Monday Mixer - Overkill) maybe you can come up with a moon-shattering comment! No pressure...
Anyway, I do appreciate you stopping by to read and comment!