Written for Friday Fictioneers where our host Rochelle
has asked us to use the photo below as inspiration
to get creative in 100 words or less,
making every word count. Hereâs my flash.

âWell, here we are, Chip. Back in Beech Grove, Indiana!â
âYou know, Babs. The old homestead really hasnât changed much.â
âThe Colonial Movie House is still open! Man, Iâm so happy they didnât get rid of that beautiful façade. Mom hated it, always saying it looked like a widowâs walk.â
âI bet you canât remember the first movie we saw there, sis. Loser buys lunch.â
âAre you kidding me? It was âThe Blobâ with Steve McQueen. God, I loved that man!â
âThatâs right! I forgot about your crush!â
âLook! Fire Station #1910 is now a burger joint. Youâre buying, bro!â
NAR©2024
100 Words
Author’s Note: Beech Grove Indiana is the birthplace of Steve McQueen.
This is âSteve McQueenâ by Sheryl Crow
From 1958, here is the trailer from âThe Blobâ starring Steve McQueen and âa cast of exciting young peopleâ!
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