FF: The Merry-go-round of Life

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.

Photo Prompt Β© Lisa Fox

The Merry-go-round of Life

Words 100

Starry-eyed, she clung to his arm, looking this way and that.

β€œThat one!” She pointed. β€œAnd that. And…”

Seeing her excitement, he couldn’t help but laugh. β€œWhatever. 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. β€œStop it.” She pleaded. β€œI want to get off.”

β€œBut darling,” his voice was a soft whisper, β€œI 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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Dahlia

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19 thoughts on “FF: The Merry-go-round of Life”

  1. I like the progression from sensory overload, exhaustion, and helplessness, ready to learn hard lessons. Good title for a great metaphor. I felt a menacing air about him, like he might have set her up in some way, ready to step in when she was at her weakest.

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