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Sitting in the front yard, she smiles at the child staring wide-eyed.
“But you got the bad guy, right?”
“Yep. I got a sprained ankle, but he gets life in prison.”
Her husband arrives with iced tea as the children leave. “Telling tales again?”
“Would I do that?”
“Hmph. I also didn’t think you’d use a chair to change the lightbulb while I went to get the step ladder. What do I know?”
“Let me have one small win.”
“In your dreams.”
“Exactly.” She sips on her tea, and he puts an arm around her, holding her tight.
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This is my entry for Friday Fictioneers, where every week we write 100-word stories in response to a prompt.
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Hope everyone in the U.S. has/had a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving. I learned that cooking is even harder than it looks. I’m hoping that Star Trek-style food replicators come along soon. It’s just a matter of time….
Almost everything we believe we know, including ourselves, is a story
Dear Anne,
I like her story better. 😉 What’s wrong with a little embellishment? Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I like the layers to your story. Very well-written, Anne.
A classic take – make up a heroic story to cover the embarrassing truth! Nice one.
Great little story, well written 🙂
Why not tell it with a little extra? In this case, it’s not a dangerous fib! Sweet.
I don’t think anyone fails to embellish a good story to make it better. She needs to be careful, though. It WILL come back to bite her as her kids wise up 🙂
Interesting take on the prompt.
A nice unfolding dialogue. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
Awwwwwwe I love this. A taste of everyday life