99 word #prompt : Fire
April 4, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about fire. It can be a flame that burns or a light that inspires. Follow the flames and go where the prompt leads!
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“Go away,” June said, slamming down the receiver. “Men!”
Her Persian cat, Fifi, purred at June, nuzzling against her leg.
She found men at an on-line dating service, and then used the “cat test.” They’d meet at a park, and if Fifi hissed at him, there were no second chances!
At 35, and still single, she wanted a child. Though she wasn’t showing yet, her last paramour had served his purpose.
“Men want to burn with desire instead of giving comfort and understanding.”
Fifi sniffed June’s stomach and hissed.
“Thanks, Fifi. Looks like I’ll be aborting this one, too.”
Wow, this is intense. Well done.
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I deeply appreciate the feedback. It means a lot to know that someone else may have shuddered at the ending, too. Thanks. 🙂
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Ouch. That packed a punch.
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Thanks. 🙂
A story about someone with many mixed emotions who wants comfort and understanding but has no clue how to give it.
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I’m shocked! 😂
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Thanks for letting me know I accomplished my goal. 🙂
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Yeh, definitely creepy. I don’t doubt that the cat knows something, though.
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Cats can be very jealous, like the one who was quite happy sitting on his perch until I went to the computer. Then he had to step on my keyboard on the way to blocking the monitor. 😀 😀 😀
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Oh, I really like this one 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂
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Wow! So much action and thought packed in this piece. I feel like I can see the character and the cat and whoever/whatever else goes around them. Well done!
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Thanks for the great feedback. 🙂
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Totally deserved! 🙂
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Yea, I don’t think anyone saw the punchline coming. Well done.
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Didn’t expect her callousness. Makes me wonder, which came first — their disregard for her or hers for them.
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Exactly!
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