Written for Esther’s Can You Tell A Story In – #302
in exactly 35 words using these four prompt
words: ‘coupon’, ‘lake’, ‘puppet’, and ‘tuba’.
In 35 words, here’s where the prompts took me.

Ruby was thrilled to learn she had the winning coupon for a midnight concert on the lake. However, she was annoyed to discover the romantic event had been switched to a Tubby Tuba puppet show!
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35 Words
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They pulled a switcheroo.
She said “that will never do!” 😡
They said “that’s tough, boo hoo!”
And then she threw her shoe! 👞
😂
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Haha! 😆
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Love this Nancy b 💜💜
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Thanks, Willow!
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Wow, that stinks!
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IKR! What luck!
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Awww, … but at the very least she got a show, Nancy, … even if it was only Tubby Tuba, …💙
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And it was free! Can’t beat that!
Thanks, Penn.
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Too bad!
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It happens!
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Oh well, next time!
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That’s the spirit!
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I’d be disappointed too!
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And who could blame you?
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That would very disappointing to me!
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And me too!
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💐
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