From the prompt offered by Ted Strutz on the page of Rochelle, it is Friday Fictioneers. 100 words or less to make a complete beginning, middle, and end to a story or well-crafted thought. Click here to view more stories or to join the group.
Here is my offering:
Life’s Cycle
He covered the hubcap with a dartboard. Then, the neighborhood kids and even from farther out came to try and score.
For $1 you got to throw 3 darts from 10ft. if any stuck and remained in the bullseye, the participant received a new, freshly-painted bicycle on display. It was estimated that in the first two weeks, he gave away 3 bicycles and made over $400, a decent profit.
It all ended the day a kid from another town stopped by and saw his bike on display, the initials and phone number carved under the seat where he put it.
Word Count: 100 words
Namaste,
Scott
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