Our gracious host Rochelle invites us to
Friday Fictioneers where we are encouraged
to respond to the photo prompt below by
writing a story or poem in 100 words or less.
This is Friday Fictioneers and here is my story.
Giselle had never been this happy.
Henry carried her over the threshold; laughing and kissing, they stumbled onto the floor, a cloud of French lace.
“Welcome home, Mrs. Banks.” Henry kissed his bride. “Come! Let me show you the place.” And holding hands, they ran up the stairs.
Henry threw open the bedroom door; Giselle gasped.
“Is this some kind of sick joke, Henry?”
“What do you mean?” he responded, ever obtuse.
“This! You’ve created a shrine to Lily.”
“She was my wife, Giselle.”
“Now I am, Henry! Choose …. a ghost or me.”
She stormed off before he could answer.
NAR©2025
100 Words
This is “Pictures of Lily” by the Who
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.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Oh, ouch
Not the moment to find that.
Nicely written twist
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A total doofus! Thanks, Laurie!
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really like this, my ex wife’s name…Lily Margaret…..
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Ah, yes. Memories. Thanks, Dylan.
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made me smile, she was a fine wife…for awhile
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Dear Nancy,
Oy…he needs a reality check. I can’t blame Giselle for her reaction. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oy is right! This jerk has no common sense.
Thanks very much, Rochelle!
Shalom,
🕊️
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This marriage isn’t going to last.
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What was your first clue? 😂
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Oh Henry, no. You can have your feelings but you need to think of your wife’s too.
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I’m afraid Henry just isn’t that logical, Jen.
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They may need a bit of counseling.
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A bit or a bit more than a bit 😂
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Yikes…not a good start to a marriage.
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No! I’m not holding out much hope for these two.
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Other couples manage this duality, but I think Henry is Sh*t Outta Luck with this one.
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You got that right, Liz! Henry needs a good hard kick into reality!
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He definitely needs to take a good look in the mirror and dee what a fool he is!
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Yes! And no trick mirrors allowed! Thanks!
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I think Giselle needs to run far and fast. Great story and song that tie in so well with the photo, Nancy. Well done!
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Thanks, Brenda! In truth, I chose the song for this one before I wrote a single word.
You’re right about Giselle needing to get out of there; Henry is sneaky and doesn’t care about hurting her feelings.
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Oh no. Very tactless Mr Banks. You should have chosen a different bedroom to share with your bride.
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Right! Or put that shrine in his closet!
Thanks, Di!
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Oops, that wasn’t very bright of Henry to do.
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He needs a good swift kick into reality.
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Love this Sis 💞💞
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Thanks, Sis! A strange little image I was unsure about at first. I just knew I was going to use that song.
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Great tie in! I loved this.
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It took a minute but it all fell together. Thanks so much!
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he couldn’t live in the past and the present at the same. he’s gotta have to choose.
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Indeed he does! Thank you, Plaridel.
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How stupid can a man be? No, don’t answer that… 😉
Excellent write, my friend.
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Hahaha!!! Right?
Very few women are that open minded!
Grazie, cara mia!
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There is open-minded and there is this foolishness. A photo here and there, items she loved. But to create a shrine? Nope.
Sempre, amica mia
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He needs to stick it in his closet!
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Seriously…
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Great story! Poor Giselle. Henry needs some help.
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Henry needs to get slapped into reality, Susan. That should help! 😂
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I love how you showcased both point of views in this and was able to show both feelings. Great post and video Nancy.
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Thanks, Ernie! This is truly a great comment!
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Well deserved my friend.
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♡🎶♡
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Very thoughtless person.
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Too many people just don’t think about the other person’s feelings.
Thank you, Sadje.
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Very true. It shows a self- centered personality.
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She knew about the shoes she was stepping into … all good marriages need to compromise … What a great old song from the “Who” …
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That she did, dear Ivor. Still, there no need to rub her face in it. I suggest Henry build his shrine in his closet!
It really is a great song; I knew before I wrote a single word I would be using this song and the woman in the photos would be named Lily.
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You’re most welcome, Nancy 🎶😍🌏
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whatta twist…
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Thanks, Nandini! I like a good twist every now and then!
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Great twist. Not HEA. Not even HFN
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Thanks, Neil! You’re right; I have no idea what the future hold for these two
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The ever obtuse Henry 😀
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So glad you picked up on that, Dahlia. I chuckled as I wrote that line. 😅
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How could you Henry! This must be one of the shortest marriages and a massive disappointment for Giselle.
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James, sorry hit send too early.
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Ah! Thanks, James
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He’s an unthinking boor.
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A really neat ending 💜😁
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That’s the Sicilian Curveball, Sis. It’s been a while since I used that one!
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