This week's writing challenge
from
from
Five Sentence Fiction
( Lillie McFerrin Writes )
is based upon the prompt:
is based upon the prompt:
Memories
What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just use it for direction.
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Memories don't always make you happy...
Helen traced a finger across each of the figures in the fading black-and-white image. She remembered them all, and how they stood together, vowing to be friends forever. They had decided that in thirty years the five of them would meet on this beach and have a grand reunion. A shiver came over her as she stood alone, thinking of each one: Sarah had died from a drug overdose, Tina suffered a stroke and was in a nursing home, Gail was in prison for killing her boyfriend, and Debbie—she had simply walked out on her husband and three children without a word as to why or where she was going. Helen ran toward the ocean, tossing the frame and its contents as far as she could into the salty breakers, and when the cold water rushed over her feet, cried.
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Very sad story this week KR, very well done. KT
ReplyDeleteIt is a sad one, but that's what came into my mind when I saw the picture. Thanks for reading!
DeleteYes, I agree; how very sad. But you did an excellent job!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I do look forward to reading what folks think, good or bad, but good is really nice!
DeleteI'm laughing a little right now... not because the story is funny, because it's actually very sad (and well done), but because a photograph and the ocean is so very familiar.
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of folks have a picture like this. Fortunately for most, it's a happy memory!
DeleteSad one...but very well expressed. Cu;d feel the scenes unfold.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sushree! I don't know if you've been by my blog before - if not, welcome!
DeleteGreat take on it, K. R. Really enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It means a lot when I write one people like.
DeleteWonderful story and one that tugs at my heart. Well done
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheila! And welcome to my blog (I don't think I've seen you here before). Every now and then I do a story that hits that emotional note. I'm surprised I've gotten so many comments, though!
DeleteSuch a sad story. Each one of them were touched by tragedy. ♥
ReplyDeleteYes, and Helen seemed to have the worst of it - dealing with the other four. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteGreat take on the word prompt as well as the (optional) photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm not sure why I went with such a sad story when the prompt picture was so cute, but I'm glad you liked it. And thanks for commenting!
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