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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What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just use it for direction.
This week: Flame
Don’t confuse this with Friday Fictioneers! That is 100 words from a photo prompt. Go here for that. For FSF click on the above pic.
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Keeper of the Flame
The muscular young man bent low over the small lantern, trying to get the fire brighter before the wind took it away. He covered it with his hands and blew softly on the yellow light until it glowed bright and fierce. Standing, he looked intently in all directions, shaking within from the awful consequences of what he was about to do. He would not be forgiven and might, in fact, be exiled or enslaved if caught.
Prometheus ran.
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