PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Helen rested her head against the door, defeated. If it had been any other day she might have laughed at this. She looked sorrowfully at the pieces of the doorknob in her hand and let the tears flow as she released them from her grip.
Mr Spinks purred and rubbed himself against her legs. She nudged him away.
“You can go find your own corner of this bloody cupboard, it’s your fault we’re in this mess” she snapped furiously.
She watched him skulk off as she slid down to the floor.
The clock beside her read 09:01. Yet another door had just closed in her face.
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106 words (almost there!)
This is my first time joining in with the Friday Fictioneers, where you write a piece of Flash Fiction – just 100 words – using a provided photo prompt.
Join in the fun at: https://rochellewisoff.com/
Thanks for reading 🙂
I do hope another door will open for her soon! Welcome to Friday Fictioneers 🙂
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Thank you – I think I may enjoy this weekly treat 🙂
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I’m sure you will – it does become quite addictive!
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Dear Anna,
Welcome to the party. I love the way you told the reader just enough. We know the cat’s a cat by his actions. We don’t know what door has closed but are left hoping for another to open soon. I look forward to reading more from you. It’s only fair to warn you that this is a habit forming activity.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh I hope so – I’m looking for new, healthy writing habits! Thanks so much for commenting.
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Hope you’ll come by and give my story a read. 😉
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I’ve had to rush out to get the kids but I’ll come back and read some more of the stories later on hopefully and will definitely find yours 👍
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Even when the doorknob falls off, you can still usually work the mechanism to release the door. Sorry. Problem solving.
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I’ll remember that in all future door knob related stories 🙂
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Sometimes a screwdriver is required however.
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Ah .. well this, she didn’t have so she was definitely stuck!
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Welcome to Friday Fictioneers 😉 Love how elegantly this story is told and what a depth of emotion it conveys!
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Lovely, emotive piece here, Anna. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers. Unfortunately, I had killed a character with your name in my story 😀
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Thanks and … erm… thanks? May have to come and read that one 😃
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That darn cat! Welcome! I only joined recently and I’m already hooked.
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Travel, Fiction and Photos
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I hope she and the cat get out.
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Always nice to have a new writer joining… I really love how you described Mr Spinks a cat by his actions. There is so much to be filled in by the reader which I like… and I actually think there will come a day when she will laugh at the memory.
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Thanks for the welcome and your nice comments – its great to be involved!
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She needs to find a way out of this situation before the cat needs to find a litter tray. Doesn’t bear thinking about. Great take on the prompt – well done and welcome.
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Thank you 😊
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One door opens another door closes. I blame the cat. Nice one Anna
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If only she had a key eh? 😃
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The loneliness she is feeling is eventuated when she nudges the cat away. Beautifully written emotional piece that worked first time and lingered, made me pause and reflect before reading the next story here.
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Wow – what lovely words – thank you 😊
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First off, welcome to our most addictive party! Great start and here’s to hoping she can figure out how to use a coat hanger or something to get out… living with a cat, one assumes she lives alone…
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Welcome! A fine story to introduce yourself to all of us who are addicted to this weekly challenge 🙂
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Oh, there will be another door. I am my second story into Friday Fictioneers.
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Hi Anna and welcome. I really enjoyed this story and the way you didn’t feel the need to tie everything up. Loved that cat! I’ve only recently joined and I’m really enjoying it though word count remains a struggle! Rachel
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Word count doesn’t allow much tying up 😃
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Thank you and hello! 🙂
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