99 word prompt : comet
If you want to participate, here’s the link: https://carrotranch.com/2018/08/16/august-16-flash-fiction-challenge/
August 16, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a comet. You can consider how it features into a story, influences a character, or creates a mood. Go where the prompt leads.
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“Mira,” Frank said, pointing up at the sky. “A comet!”
She looked through her telescope. “Nope.”
“Why do you always disagree with me?”
She chuckled at him, an act that served only to fuel his umbrage. “Peer through the scope. What do you see?”
“I don’t need that thing to recognize a comet!”
“Are you afraid I might be right?” Mira asked, cocking her head to the side like a puzzled parrot.
“Women!” Frank cursed. Through the telescope, a 3-fingered, grey being waved at him. “God almighty!”
“I told you so, Frank,” she said, waving up at the light.
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Lol…good one Joelle….
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Thanks. 🙂
Both of us had a humorous take on the prompt this time.
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Yes, I recall when a comet came sailing past there were all sorts of people saying all sorts of things might happen, so I played with that.
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This is great, Joelle. I really laughed.
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Thanks. 🙂
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Ha ha ha, I don’t think she’ll be returning the wave nonchalantly when she finally sees it 🙂
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Or it could be an old friend.
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Way to spark an argument and prove she’s right! Good thing the being was friendly! 🙂
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She’s waving and he’s raving. What a couple. 🙂
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