Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In…..? #279”
This week we are faced with one or two challenges:
to write a story in exactly 7 words using the word ‘imposter’
and/or a story in exactly 50 words including the five required
prompts: ‘coat’, ‘pie’, ‘qualify’, ‘Latin’, ‘aunt’ and ‘maze. Never
one to shy away from a challenge, here’s my two-stories-in-one!

© Dreamstime
“Don’t answer the door! It’s an imposter!” …..
? ✊🏼 ? 🕵🏻♀️ ? 🚪 ?
….. Aunt Maze, Detective, commanded so loudly, I nearly dropped my freshly-baked pie.
“But it’s Diego, your ‘Latin Lover’”, I teased.
“It’s not Diego! I’m sure!” Auntie insisted. “He’s wearing the wrong coat.”
“How does that qualify? I frowned. “Diego doesn’t even wear a coat.”
“Exactly!” Auntie exclaimed.
“Clever you, Auntie!”
NAR©2025
7 & 50 Words
This is “I Hear You Knocking” by Dave Edmunds
All text, graphics and videos are copyright for Nancy’s Notes 🖊️🎶, The Sicilian Storyteller, The Elephant’s Trunk, The Rhythm Section, et al., and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.

Excellent, mon amie! (you might wanna change you’re to your…)
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OOOPS!! The mind sees what it wants to see! 😎
Danke, mein freund! ☺️
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Indeed. And hell, we all do ’em now and again.
Bitte!
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Two beauties!
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This was great fun, dear Keith. Thank you!
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Simply great, Nancy. Unexpected, as expected❤️
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Thank you, my friend, for your always gracious comments. ☺️
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Truly my pleasure, Nancy 💐
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Expect the unexpected, and always heed Dave Edmunds’ advice!
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Always! Can’t be too careful 👀
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Another good one/two Nancy
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Thanks so much, Di! Glad you enjoyed it!
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You always take a turn that is unique!
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Thanks, D! I try!
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Great story again Nancy. As long as you don’t hear the tooth puller knocking on your wisdom tooth you’ll be good to go. All joking aside good luck in the chair today.
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Thanks so much, Ernie. Phase 1 complete; 4 hours in the chair. It’s a process. I appreciate your comments and good wishes.
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Two super responses. Thank you, Nancy. Have a great week 🌺
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Thanks much, Esther! Always fun to do these.
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Well done as always, Nancy! I hope you have a great start to your week! 😊
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I read about your dental appointment afterwards! 😬 good luck! 🤞
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Thanks! I’ve been told to eat breakfast before my appt as it’s going to be a long day. 😬
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Thanks very much, Laura! You too!
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Your lovely little mystery story immediately reminded of “Men at Work’s” classic song, ‘Who can it be now’ …
https://youtu.be/SECVGN4Bsgg
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Wonderful addition, as always, dear Ivor!
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My absolute pleasure, Nancy … 😍🌏🎵
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Nicely done my friend
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Grazie, cara mia!
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You’re welcome
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Those were great Nance! Well done, and hope your dental apt goes well today!
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Thanks so much, CA! Appreciate your good wishes. I’ll be in the chair a long time.
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