Even though it’s Thursday I would like to say….. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers! Yes, another week has come and gone and I’ve been so busy and so frustrated I will be glad to see this week done with. Unfortunately next week looks pretty much the same for me. Ah well, this too shall pass.
I’m just glad to bring you another flash fiction story for your reading pleasure!
THE CHALLENGE:
Write a one hundred word story that has a beginning, middle and an end. (No one will be ostracized for going over or under the word count.)
THE KEY:
Make every word count.
If you would like to join us, please go to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields blog and read about the few rules to follow. If you want to just read what the other great writers have written about this picture then you too must go to Rochelle’s page and scroll down till you come to the cute little blue guy and click on him. He will take you to some wonderful stories!
Genre/General Fiction (100 words)
Sue sat on a log close to the shore line. Reaching down to pick up a few stones to cast into the water, she spotted the wasp nest. Her hand hesitated , then picked it up gently. She gazed with tears shimmering.
The nest reminded her of life, fragile looking, yet strong beyond belief. She had dealt with many things. Cried, laughed, touched, felt many emotions. She had both mourned and celebrated occasions in the past.
As she would deal with another, alone yet strong like the nest she held in her palm. A lone tear fell.
She was determined.
Cancer would not win!
The Last Chapter 
Very beautiful Jackie, as always.
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Thank you tiny! And as always appreciate you reading 🙂
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Good for her, Jackie. As someone who’s married to someone who’s dealt with and is dealing with the cloud that is cancer, I can appreciate this. But I hope she finds someone who can be there for her in various ways.
janet
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I’m thinking she will find that someone. Thanks Janet.
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Really nice, Jackie. Tears and determination certainly do go together.
Hope everything you are doing toward your move is going well. Is the snow gone yet?
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Maddie!!! Great minds lady, as I was thinking about you and sent you an email!
I know all too well how tears and determination go together. 🙂
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Those wasps’ nest are strong. I thought of that, too, when I’ve been thinking about the prompt. Nice job!
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they are very strong, yet look so fragile. Thanks 🙂
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Lovely, well done Jackie.
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thank you Sandra.
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a beautiful story.. loved your take on the prompt
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Thank you so much
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An uplifting tale – with that kind of determination, I think Sue may well beat her cancer.
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I believe she will, thanks
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She is fragile, yet has he strength of character. She is sure to win her battle
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I think so too. Thanks for reading! 🙂
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meant ‘has the strength of character..’ 🙂
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Dear Jackie,
A lovely, well told story of an indomitable spirit. Vivid imagery layered with emotion.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you so much Rochelle.
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I really enjoyed this Jackie. You managed so much in those 100 words. Touching, sad, yet full of hope.
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Thank you so much Lyn. I appreciate it.
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Very touching and sad, but still hopeful.
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There is always hope. Thanks for reading.
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This has such a huge significance to me. I have lost my brother, father and mother to Cancer and I fear we may be facing another cancer battle soon with a close family member.
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I’m so sorry Joe. I too have faced cancer, it took my father about 8 years ago. My mother has had it twice and I had it once. So I understand the fight. May light and love be with you and yours.
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Wow … unexpected and deep … well done … and thanks for no wasps!
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Hi Frank! Thanks, and no wasps! Ever!
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Beautiful story.
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thank you!
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Beautiful!
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thank you so much!
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Beautiful stuff, Jackie.
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Thanks Hook 🙂
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