How was he going to get out of this one?
A year ago, he thought he was in love.
She was older than him, with a quick wit, kind heart, gorgeous body, and beautiful face. There was nothing more he could have wanted.
Until his car accident.
Things changed that day. He changed.
She grabbed the counter, looking dazed, then shook her head and smiled. “I don’t know how,” she slurred, “but I knew you would do this to me one day.” The glass smashed on the floor. She mumbled something about leaving and regret before collapsing among the shards of glass.
He felt nothing.
My response to Esther Newton’s writing challenge, Monday Motivation. 50-200 words using all three of the following sentences:
The glass smashed on the floor.
He was in love.
How was he going to get out of this one?
It was a bit tough trying to come up with something original for this challenge. Also, I wanted to keep mine at 50 words. Yeah, that didn’t work. But I managed exactly 105. Just for fun.
Curse you for leaving me wanting more. Why? What happened during that accident? Inquiring minds need to know.
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I’m not sure. I’ll ask him. (But I’ll refuse any offered beverage.)
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Nice work! I want to read more though…
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I already went over by 55 words. 😜 Perhaps I’ll pen something longer.
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Yes please!
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A great take on the different sentences 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂 Great motivation.
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Is it ok to say ‘grim’? Compelling but grim.
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Grim is good. 🙂
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Grim is a GREAT word for this. 🙂
(Hey! My cute alieny avatar changed!)
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Right? I like ‘grim’. That totally works. Speaking of grim, your avi is like a chicken unicorn crab monster. What’s up with that? 😜 Not so cute…
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I like this! It gave me a chill!
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Ooh. Good. My work here is done. 🙂
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Awesome! I’m always impressed when someone can tell a story in just 105 words. You packed up so much in there! Loved it!
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Thanks! 💖 I do love the short fiction.
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Sounds like it was he who made the change. He changed. Perhaps she would have continued to love him, if only he could? Yes? No? As the others have said, and I’m late to the party: grim.
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It is grim. But I had to work with those sentences… And, we know, my fiction belongs to the dark side. 😉 I think she did love him. Something happened that day. But what?
P.S. Late or not, you’re always welcome at any of my parties.
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Yes. The darkness fits beautifully with your recent post about needing darkness and cracks to let the light in. You wear it well. Thank you for welcoming me regardless of the time!
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