This week’s photo prompt is provided by Maria with Doodles and Scribbles.
The party had been a blast. Too much so. But Kimberly grew tired of Brad’s advances. She sauntered down the dark road, her mind in a fog. Why did I take that last drink? She pondered. Could I even scare off an attacker, with this stagger in my walk?
It was interesting that she chose this danger over a ride home with Brad, the All-American football star.
The unknown was her choice. She’d swiped a heavy paperweight at the party when she decided Brad would not be taking her home. Would it protect her?
Of course, she wasn’t thinking straight; she could have asked anyone else. Instead, she darted out the door and down the street, to greet vampires or murderers, or who knew what.
Up ahead stood a dark, shadowy figure.
If I live, I’m going to stop celebrating New Year’s Eve this way, she whispered.
*This brief story was part of a Flash Fiction challenge, no more than 100-150 words allowed, based on a photo prompt. The prompt was provided as one of the weekly challenges at https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/fffaw-challenge-week-of-december-13-2016/ I encourage you to peruse some of the other material there, as no two minds think exactly alike.
Yes, this was challenging! What do you all think?
Nice take on the prompt, liked the character’s voice you created. I wonder if she is in any danger at all, or is it just her imagination (and the alcohol)making her think this way. Good work 🙂
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Thanks, lain!
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Yes, it could go either way, I suppose!
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I wonder what was in that last drink! Nice one
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Thanks. I’m sure the ending leaves a lot to interpretation. Glad you like it.
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As a reader, I felt very worried for her and especially so when the shadowy figure showed up! Wonderful story! Welcome to the FFfAW challenge. We are happy you have joined us!
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Thanks! I’m glad to join!
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Hope all the danger is just her imagination.
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An interesting response I did like how you left it to us to decide her fate….well done..
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Thanks!
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An emotional read .I could be glad to learn what happened next.
Great work Pam
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Thank you, Emmanuel! These word limits often leave me with open endings, but I kind of like that!
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Okay I really enjoyed this one, giving a good lesson with a compelling story. In just a hundred words I felt for her a lot. I want a sequel!
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Alright! Thank you! I think she deserves one, too.
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oooh goosebumps ….. what happens next
~B
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