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This week's writing challenge from
Five Sentence Fiction
( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt:
Marriage
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What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.
Short, but not so sweet!
A Marriage of Convenience
"I'm so terribly sorry about your husband, Portia."
"Really, Margery, there's no need. It was a marriage of convenience. I had no idea how convenient until I threatened to leave him. The poor dear dropped dead on the spot from a heart attack leaving me with more millions than I've had time to count."
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Well, this gives a whole new meaning to the term "grieving widow" doesn't it? Neat little story, and you constructed the characterization perfectly.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes... the grieving widow. She's probably grieving because she didn't try to leave him sooner!
DeleteThanks for stopping by!
By the way, I love your header.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteShe's a cold one. Honest but so cold. x
ReplyDeleteTrue! Not the sort of person one might feel comfortable around... I might have to continue the story in another FSF!
DeleteIt is super short, but certainly packs a serious punch. I'd love to know what happens next :)
ReplyDeleteYou never know - I might add on to this sometime. Portia could be quite a character!
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