August 16, 2025 3:54 pm
Hello! Hope you are having a lovely weekend. I believe it’s unexpectedly hot these days at several places. In Delhi, though it’s not raining as much but pretty overcast and terribly humid. But i guess that’s to be expected for the next two months or so. Sigh.
Moving on, it’s time for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers – a story in 100 words or less based on a photo prompt kindly provided this week by J Hardy Carroll. If you wish to join the challenge or read the other stories inspired by this prompt, click here. Off we go!
Of Endings
Words 100
After the cremation, the men returned home. The son, with his head shorn wore white unstitched garments. Several rituals still remained. A stream of visitors dropped in to pay their respects.
“I suppose your mother will shift to Delhi now?” A family friend asked.
“We don’t know yet. She is quite independent and attached to this house.”
“But surely she cannot stay alone?”
The son shrugged. “I don’t know. There hasn’t been a chance to discuss any of the practicalities.”
“Yes of course. Of course. But, in case you, decide to sell this house, I would like to purchase it.”
***
Thank you for visiting, have a great week ahead.
For those who are reading Some Sugar & Spice, the next chapter is up.
Posted by Dahlia
Categories: Flash Fiction, Humor, Microfiction
Tags: #AmWriting, #fiction, #relationships, Short stories
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The visitor is a little too transparent in his schemes
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By Neil MacDonald on August 16, 2025 at 10:33 pm
Isn’t he? We were dumbstruck.
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By Dahlia on August 17, 2025 at 4:05 am
Dear Dahlia,
Hot and humid here in the Midwest USA, too.
This guest has no sensitivity, does he? Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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By rochellewisoff on August 17, 2025 at 4:11 pm
Thanks Rochelle.
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By Dahlia on August 18, 2025 at 6:32 am
Predatory behavior. Lowest of the low. I hope the son is nearby and able to fend the exploiters away from his mom. Realistic story, Dahlia.
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By Lisa or Li on August 18, 2025 at 1:17 am
Thanks Lisa.
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By Dahlia on August 18, 2025 at 6:31 am
You’re welcome.
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By Lisa or Li on August 18, 2025 at 4:18 pm
It’s a true story. We have had similar experience.
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By Rupali on August 18, 2025 at 9:53 am
Et tu!
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By Dahlia on August 19, 2025 at 2:27 pm
🫣🏃➡️
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By Rupali on August 19, 2025 at 7:03 pm
Ugh there is always one who is like that in times like this. Greedy and inappropriate.
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By Laurie Bell on August 19, 2025 at 8:19 pm
Always focused on what’s I’m it for me😅 Thanks Laurie.
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By Dahlia on August 20, 2025 at 11:37 am
Ever the vultures surround… Nicely done!
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By Dale on August 21, 2025 at 5:44 pm
Thanks Dale 🙂
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By Dahlia on August 23, 2025 at 7:31 am
😊
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By Dale on August 24, 2025 at 4:24 pm