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The Leap Day Door

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Juliet had watched all day as each woman entered the door that only unlocked itself on Leap Day.

Some came back smiling, while others would come back through the door crying.

It was her turn, and Glenn was waiting on the other side.

“Yes” was the word she heard when she proposed, but Juliet never returned through the door.

People waited for her, and there was still no sign of her four years later.

The two women married each other. Juliet stayed to rest in peace with her beloved Glenn.

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Written in response to the Beyond The Door challenge set by Sue Vincent at Daily Echo and the Writespiration #81:’ When Something’s Not What It Seems’ challenge set by Sacha Black.

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  1. #Writephoto Round Up – Beyond the Door (take 2) – New2Writing avatar
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  2. KL Caley avatar
    KL Caley

    Ooh what a great twist! Fantastic response to the photo prompt as someone else commented you told a lot of story in 100 words! Well done. KL <3

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Thank you very much KL. Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve another piece of flash fiction coming up very soon. 😀

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    Sherri

    Fascinating photo (where is that?) and great story Hugh, love it :-)

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Hi Sherri, I’m not sure where the door is. The photo was taken by Sue Vincent at the Daily Echo who used it as a prompt for a writing challenge.

      Glad you enjoyed the story. It’s the shortest short story I have wrtitten…so far. 😀

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  5. Writespiration #82 Nostalgia That Hurts | Sacha Black

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    Fourth Generation Farmgirl

    What a wonderful story–a joy to read! :)

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Thanks, Tonya. Glad you enjoyed reading it. 😀

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    Hugh’s Views and News

    Thanks, Kim. I enjoyed the challenge very much. It always helps when there’s a photo involved.

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      kcg1974

      Yes, I have to have an image with every post I write. :)

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    Helen Jones

    I like your story, Hugh – I took a trip through the door as well, quite an inspiring photo, don’t you think? :-)

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Thanks very much, Helen. Yes, it’s a great photo. Would be a great photo for Norm’s Thursday Doors.

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    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Great story, Hugh, short but full of meaning and potential!

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Thanks very much, Terri. I could have easily expanded and made more of this little tale. However, I wanted to jump to the challenge that both Sue and Sacha set. I am pleased with the result.

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