Comfort Food #flashfiction

“Strawberry cheesecake ice cream? A family-sized fruit and nut chocolate bar? Iced-coconut sponge? What the heck is going on, Simon?”

“Comfort, you said, so I got you some of your favourite comfort foods. I thought the popcorn would bring back memories of our first date. These will all make you feel better. Oh, there’s one more thing.”

Julia rummaged around the shopping bag, hoping he’d got her what she wanted.

“Hot-cross buns? Are you kidding me? When I said comfort, I meant something I could put on my piles so I could sit down and be more comfortable!”

***

Written in response to Charli Mills 99-word flash fiction challenge with the theme of comfort food.

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45 responses to “Comfort Food #flashfiction”

  1. clockwithcircles avatar

    If it’s either cheesy or sugar-filled, yes it can! (Until you reflect on your calorie intake that is)!

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      I’m not so sure with piles. Not speaking from experience of course 😀

      1. clockwithcircles avatar
  2. Lisa @ The Meaning of Me avatar

    Well, then, there’s a different angle! :D

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      I’m glad you think so. I was trying to think ‘out of the box’ for this one. 😀

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  4. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist avatar

    LOL. It seems he bought her piles of comfort food.

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      Indeed, but it’s the thought that count, isn’t it? 😀 Maybe not for Julia.

  5. Charli Mills avatar

    Ha, ha! That’s not going to provide the comfort she needs, but alas, Simon tried. Fun take on the prompt. It gives new meaning to hot cross buns!

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      Thanks, Charli. Glad you enjoyed it and my rather crazy sense of humour.

  6. Teagan Geneviene avatar

    Haha. Should have gotten “doughnuts.” :D I suppose that’s about the only time comfort food is not good. Mega hugs.

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      Indeed, Teagan. At least Julia could have used those doughnuts in another way for comfort.
      Hugs to you.
      xx

  7. susanzutautas avatar
    susanzutautas

    LOL! Thanks for the laugh today.

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      You’re welcome, Susan. Glad to have made you laugh.

  8. Norah avatar

    Hilarious, Hugh. Though I’m not sure about food comforting piles. Maybe ice cream could take the heat off a bit. :)

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      Indeed, Norah. Although, I’d probably find doing that a bit of waste. 😀

  9. Donna avatar
    Donna

    When reading your flash fiction, Hugh, I immediately begin to look for the ‘twist.’ This story did not disappoint. Well done!

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      I just can’t help myself, Donna. One of these days, I’ll have to write something without a twist. I bet that would shock some of my readers more than some of my stories do.

  10. houstonphotojourney avatar

    Hugh to be inside your head for a day would be a blast! 😂

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      Oh, I don’t know, Elizabeth. Not when it comes to emptying the laundry basket. You wouldn’t want to be there when that happens. 😀

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