Hello and welcome to this week’s Friday Fictioneers – a story in 100 words hosted by Rochelle based on a photo prompt kindly provided by Lisa Fox. To read the other stories inspired by this prompt or join in click here. Many thanks to Rochelle and Lisa.
The Merry-go-round of Life
Words 100
Starry-eyed, she clung to his arm, looking this way and that.
“That one!” She pointed. “And that. And…”
Seeing her excitement, he couldn’t help but laugh. “Whatever. I am game. But be sure about your choices. Don’t do something you might regret later.”
But she shrugged off his words of caution. Everything was so new and tempting. She didn’t want to miss any of it.
Half-way through, dizziness set in and she wanted out. “Stop it.” She pleaded. “I want to get off.”
“But darling,” his voice was a soft whisper, “I thought you knew. This is a one-way ride.”
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In my defense, at first glance, it looked like an amusement park. Anyway i am still not quite sure what it is. Thank you for visiting. Looking forward to visiting yours. Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend.
For anyone interested, Chapter 8 of Some Sugar & Spice is up.
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