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Winner: First Runner-Up Prize Theme Prompt: Enemies The truck coasted downhill, stopping alongside the barn. Tonight, that sumbitch’d learn a hard lesson. He snuck in through the calving stall and climbed toward the loft. He’d steal some hay, then start Plan-B (iffen he could remember). He forgot stuff these days. The barndoor opened and the light flipped on, surprising the thief. “Christ almighty, Pops. Lilah and me’s been a’married forty years. Give it a rest, will ye?” “Well, boy, some thangs can’t be put to rest.” “Sorry you feel that’away. Now, climb on down afore ye get hurt. See ye in church tomorrow?” “I reckon,” Pops shrugged. Lisa H. Owens Inspired by an May 2023 Globe Soup monthly themed contest - Enemies Winner: First Runner-Up Prize
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 [photo courtesy 100wordstory.org] Clara wasn’t sure how to sign a letter to a dead man. Not because she was at a loss for words; for she had written salutations in the past. It was the mechanics of it. The pencil-lead tip snapped off. My Dearest Bubba, I hope you enjoyed your last slice of my special key lime pie. I know Roberto, Nico and Bjorn certainly did. They all said it was a pie to die for, may they rest in peace. Here’s wishing you a happy afterlife! Yours Truly, Clara Santiago-Papadopoulos-Jorgensen-Delmont (Please forgive my switch to blue ink and your end.) Lisa H. Owens Just 100 Words 100-Word Stories - May 2023 Photo Prompt |
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