Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Been Done Before”.
This is my response to the challenge.
Tag: Break-Ups
Like Sugar In Rain
Written for Violetβs Challenge where she has
asked us to include the following quote into
our writing: βOne must be very sure of the
bank before one opens an account.β
Hereβs my response to the challenge.
My Baby Sent Me A Letter
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Engaging With Music”.
This is my response to the challenge.
A Few Of My Favorite Things
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
‘Ring On Her Nose’.
This is my response to the challenge.
Aw, Shucks!
Written for Sammiβs Weekend Writing Prompt
#434 where weβre asked to be creative in exactly
77 words using the word βwoebegoneβ. Also for
Sue & Gerryβs Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge
where the prompt word is βimagineββ and Fandango’s FOWC
using the word ‘weed’. Hereβs where the three prompts took me.
On Mulberry Street
Written for Sadjeβs What Do You See #306.
Hereβs where the photo prompt took me.
Shattered Reality
This is The Unicorn Challenge
where we are encouraged to write
a story in 250 words or less using
the photo below as inspiration.
Who’s Sorry Now?
Written for Shwetaβs Saturday Six Word Story
Prompt #138 – βmemoriesβ. This is my flash.
A Band In Name Only
Today in Jim Adamsβ Song Lyric Sunday post
entitled ‘Band Reunion’ he has asked us to
write about a song(s) played by a band that
got together for a reunion. Written for
Song Lyric Sunday, here is my song.
The Girlfriend
Written for Friday Fictioneers where we are challenged
to be creative in 100 words or less using this image as inspiration.
βGee, the house sure is quiet. I wonder where everybodyβs gone. Bobbyβs been a little distant lately and that makes me sad. I mean, weβve been best buds ever since he was a little guy. We did everything together and he wouldnβt go anywhere without me. And he gave the best hugs at night. Shh! Here he comes now! Bobby! I just knew you wouldnβt leave without me. What’re we doing today?β
βIβm watching TV with Becky …. alone.β
βGosh, Bobby. You’re my bestie. Whoβs this Becky chick?”
βMy girlfriend. Adios, Mr. Bill!”
βOoh nooooo! Come back, Bobby ….
you little shit!β
NARΒ©2024
100 Words
This is Connie Francis with βWhoβs Sorry Nowβ
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Benvenuto!
It’s time for The Unicorn Challenge!
Jenne has provided the photo below
and asks that we respond with a story
not to exceed 250 words.
Here is my 250-word response.
Russell was tired of my excuses, my insecurities, my hang-ups and what he called βThat Sicilian thing thatβs 2000 years oldβ, which would have had more gravitas if I didnβt know it came straight from “Godfather 2″. He was breaking up with me and I was laughing in his face.
He was right, of course. I was a lousy girlfriend and I certainly wouldnβt make him a good wife. I didnβt like sex with him; some of the things he tried to do went on forever and brought me no satisfaction. I was disgusted by what he wanted me to do.
Russell stormed out. Good riddance. Thatβs when I decided to follow my dream and move to Sicily. Travel arrangements went smoothly and, having spoken previously with the people where Iβd be staying, I knew getting accommodations would not be a problem.
My plans came together quickly. I packed a carry-on; more than that I wouldnβt need. In the morning I called for a taxi. Four hours later I was flying across the Atlantic on my way to the town of Erice. The place where I was staying was ancient, located on the top of Mount Erice, far from the useless worries of life. No cares, no distractions.
The bus dropped me off at Sorelle Povere*. My knock on the door was answered by a smiling older woman.
βMay I help you?β she asked.
I told her my name.
βAh, our newest novitiate!β she declared. βIβm Sister Rosella. Benvenuto! Welcome!β
NARΒ©2024
250 Words
*Sorelle Povere translates into Poor Sisters. The entire name is Sorelle Povere di Santa Chiara Monastero Sacro Cuore which means Poor Sisters of Saint Clara Sacred Heart Monastery, an order of nuns in the town of Erice.
This is βOnly The Good Die Youngβ by Billy Joel
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