THE CHALLENGE:
Write a one hundred word story that has a beginning, middle and end. (No one will be ostracized for going over or under the word count.)
THE KEY:
Make every word count.
Come join us for more word fun! For rules and to read other people’s stories click on Rochelle Wisoff-Fields name (she is the kind hostess of this little endeavor) then read and enjoy!
This week’s picture is:
Genre/Fiction
“Now that’s just weird” Imelda stated.
“It’s art,” Fred her much quieter husband said.
“That is NOT art! It looks like something some crazed drug addict would do.”
“Now Imelda.”
“Look at it! It doesn’t make any sense.”
Fred looked at the statue and admired its fluid lines. He understood it perfectly. It’s how he felt with his domineering wife, being held back while he reached for something better. Tuning out the rant Imelda was spewing for anyone within earshot. He smiled, he knew exactly how he was finally going to shake the one that held onto his ankle, pulling him back, holding him still.
The Last Chapter 
Great interpretation. Well told story.
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thank you so much!
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Look out, Imelda!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Jackie, but not for Imelda, I’m guessing!
janet
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Happy Valentine’s Day Janet. Thank you. Imelda is a um strong woman she will survive to rant another day. 😉
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What a terrible way to feel about your wife.
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I think she brought it on herself.
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Love it
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Thank you boomie!
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He will do it! Right after the Valentine’s Day…great interpretation. Loved it.
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thanks Tiny!
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This is really good!
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Thank you!
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I can just see this couple. “Now Imelda”–this line makes his personality shine through. I see him so clearly.
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Thank you! It’s hard with only 100 words to play with. Glad you could see him.
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Jackie, this is one of the best interpretations of that photo I’ve read so far
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Really? Thank you so much Miss! 🙂
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You brought out their personalities in the conversation..wonder what Fred has decided..it was a very good take on the photo
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thank you so much! don’t think Fred has it in him for anything too dramatic. 🙂
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Great interpretation, and Fred and Imelda … terrific names. 🙂
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I have no idea where those names came from, but in my mind that’s who they were! Thank you Sandra!
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Ominous ending!
‘crazed drug addict’? Now that’s bad 🙂
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Just one weird woman’s opinion. haha! Thanks for reading
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I find it amazing that so many writers interpreted the prompt as being pulled in two different directions. Or being held by the ankle while the personage is reaching out for something else. I guess a lot of us feel we’re being held back by whatever. Hope we’re all inspired to,indeed, reach out for that something else that will fill up our lives some more. A good read.
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It amazes me every week with the different stories from one picture. Thank you for reading and enjoying!
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wow his wife’s kind of a b—-! 🙂
great take on the prompt! i look at the statue and if THAT’s how he’s feeling, then he’d better get out fast ^^
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My thoughts exactly kz! 😉 thanks for reading!
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Oh! I missed the ankle being held onto. Thought it was an anonymous object at the back. Oh well.
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no worries, a lot of us missed the second person. I did till I really looked good at the picture. 😉
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Sometimes seeing the problem visually means seeing the solution. Hopefully his “shaking the one who’s holding him back” is nothing too violent. 🙂
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Oh no! Fred is not violent, just passionate about having a better life. 🙂
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that’s good to know
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Dear Jackie,
I think I work with this couple. 😉 A fun take on the prompt. I’d love to know his plan for Imelda.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nothing too radical I think, it’s not in Fred’s nature. I knew a couple like this once too. 😉
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Jackie PPP
You have brought the statue to live, this is f—in great. Nice way to explain the art work. Really enjoyed this Jackie.
Tom
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Hey Tom! Thank you. I like the statue myself….:-)
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You managed to successfully portray the contrast between Fred and Imelda in few words, but I’m with Rochelle–What’s his plan?
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Nothing violent I assure you! Fred is kind of passive really, he just wants to be happy. Thank you for reading!
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Another great story, Jackie. I hope he finally manages to shake her off 🙂
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I think he will. Thanks El! 🙂
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Fantastic spin on life imitating art!
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thank you t!
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Great story, expertly told within the confines of hundred words!
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thank you! coming from you I take that as a great compliment! 🙂
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well i liked the name Imelda…until now 😛
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oh oh, hope you weren’t going to name a daughter that. 😉
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No. Hubby and I had a different name in mind 😛 But I still thought it was a neat name.
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It’s different and thats sometimes nice. It just came to me. How you been doing girl?
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good. stayed home from work today. ankle:( u?
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sorry about the ankle, I’m doing ok, just trying to figure out where my book goes from here or do I start another one that I have in mind. eh, I dunno.
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Oh, Jackie, I feel bad for this couple. Imelda has a strong personality, I take it. I enjoyed your take on the prompt.
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Imelda has a strong and abrasive personality. but they will both be all right in their way. Thanks Amy.
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Very nice.. I feel sorry for Fred. A place I too have been in. Well done!
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Thank you Parul! sorry you have been there
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LOL! I love some of the comments you’ve received. At first I was with Imelda. I’ve seen this picture at a few prompts and haven’t liked it at all. Then Imelda was loud and obnoxious, and hated by Fred, so I suddenly saw the artistic nature of the piece. At the end, I wanted him to turn and stab her right there in the Square. LOL! I swear, Jackie, you are the best at getting a lot of emotion into your writing and allowing your readers to feel emotion as well. Nicely done.
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Aww thanks Maddie, going to get a big head with the compliments. 😉
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poor Fred.hope he makes a break for it and skedaddles out of Imelda’s (reminds me of imelda marcos, the shoe lady) nastiness! i think Maddie C. is right. we should all stab Imelda. *laughing* :p
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Poor Imelda, I might have to write another story where she finally is happy. 🙂
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haha…before she gets snuffed out by one of your readers. :p
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This is very close to reality and a great interpretation of the statue.
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thank you Bjorn!
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don’t like to admit i’ve been in that position, but i have been in that position. well done.
this line: ““It’s art”, Fred her much quieter husband said. technically, the comma should be inside the quotes. also, “It’s how he felt with his domineering wife. Being held back while he reached for something better.” instead of “wife. Being…” you could have “wife, being…” because the line from “Being…” on is not a complete sentence.
or you can just kick me in the nuts and i’ll go away.
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How about I skip the kicking in the nuts part? It would just hurt you and me. Or would that me “would hurt us” or “Would hurt you and I?” hell now I’m confused.
I asked for your help, now I got it. Thank you, I will see how I like your suggestions when I put them in action. The word suggestions not the kicking one. (I’ve been in that position too, just with the ex hubs not the wife part)
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i’m good with that. let me know what you come up with. besides nuts.
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frozen bananas. that’s what I came up with, also chains. Do with that what you will.
Otherwise I took your suggestions and corrected my story. Thank you teacher.
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you’re welcome, and you saved yourself from detention. although maybe next time.
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shake off those chains that hold you down and back..
great piece
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Thank you!
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