Photo prompt @ Roger Bultot
“Oh no, Mike. Check it out,” Shauna cried.
“What am I looking for?
“The high chair. That’s Martha’s house.”
“And … “
“She’s let go! Gave it up. Caved.”
“What to?”
“Reality. Acceptance. Joey has gone. No more babies.”
“Or, Pete dumped it. He thinks ‘it’s time’,” replied Mike, shrugging.
“What? No! He can’t make that decision for Martha.”
Shauna’s expression. Sheer disbelief.
“I know for a fact he’s had enough. Thinks they need to move on. He told me he would dump it at the next council collection.”
“It’ll push her over the edge, Mike. It’ll break her!” (99 words)
Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a story in response to a photo prompt – in 100 words or less. You can find other stories here.
This story could go so many ways. Either way, there is a lack of communication (or listening, especially) Well done, Trish.
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Thanks for reading!
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So much grief and frustration built up very effectively in this tragic scene.
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Joey’s gone; Pete’s there: where’s the baby? Or was there ever a babies? I like the conversation style.
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Joey was the baby! Thanks Oneta!
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Gosh, so many openings in this story for reader interpretation. Nicely done, Trish.
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Thank you Bill!
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Their relationship seems to heading towards the rubbish tip. Nicely done.
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Not only did he do it without her knowledge or consent, he has been talking with his friend about it. Sounds like a bit of a jerk. Interesting story.
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Yep. Insensitive at the very least
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Oh no. I have a feeling this is not going to end well…
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Dear Trish,
Sounds like this could work its way into an ugly situation. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle 😊
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well crafted. Be strong Martha!
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Thanks!
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So sad 😞 A wonderfully weaved story.
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Thanks Sue
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Very sad. His impatience might be the undoing of his wife. I enjoyed the dialogue. It reminded me of my husband and I as we watch from the window during this time. Stay safe!
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Thanks Brenda!
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There’s something strangely compelling about this: watching people constructing their story about the world
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Hope being trashed, sounds like there is trouble around the corner.
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