January 30, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a postal carrier in an extreme situation. Even if you base your story on a true one, focus on the core trait of this postal carrier. Go where the prompt leads!
Putting his right hand into the trouser pocket of his postal carrier uniform, Mike felt the outline of the handle of the revolver. He knew his jealousy was forcing an extreme situation to develop.
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Two floors above, Sophie wished she could wish herself back to the postal depot where she and Mike worked, so she could escape the extreme situation Doug was putting her in.
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Just before deciding now was the right time to smother Sophie’s face with the pillow; he was holding, Doug’s vision became a little blurry. Why had Sophie put them both in this extreme situation?
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Written in response to the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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Hi, Hugh – You have brilliantly managed to say so much, in very few words. And yes, the suspense is killing me! 😀
Glad to hear it, Donna (in a nice way, of course). With only 99 words allowed each week, the suspense is killing me too. 😀
That is an extreme situation, Hugh. You just can’t trust that postal service. 🙂
I wonder if it can get any worse, Norah?
It wouldn’t surprise me, Hugh.
Yeah… (reading above) timing is everything.
Yes, even when in slow motion.
Enjoying this Hugh 💜
I’m glad you’re enjoying it, Willow. Thanks for letting me know.
Credit where credit is due 💜💜
Which body will be hidden in a snow bank to be discovered in the Spring? Only time will tell!
If we ever get to find out, Cathy. Who knows where this story is going.
I love it when you write from the different perspectives of the characters!
Thanks, Erika. With only 99 words to work with, it’s a bit tough to do, but I’m enjoying it.
You obviously do, because it turned out very good again.
Wonderful, Hugh! I’m glad this is turning into an intriguing series!
I’m wondering how long it’s got to run, Terri? At least the first four parts have been in slow motion. They’re going to have to speed up soon so that we get to the end by Christmas 🎅
Bravo!
It was a tough prompt this week, Maggie. I didn’t think I’d be able to continue the story.
I thought it was great, Hugh.
I agree, these are all extreme situations. I’m liking these mini-series of yours, Hugh. I just read the Bridegroom sequence in your book, “Glimpses”. 🙂
‘The Bridegroom’ Stories are some of my favourites, Liesbet. I wrote the first part while actually at a wedding. Parts 2, 3 and 4 soon followed. Glad you’re enjoying this little mini-series. I had no intention of making it into a mini-series, but it looks as if it’s going that way.
You know this is the beginnings of a proper serial now, Hugh!
Yes, I may have shot myself in the foot with this one, Ritu (not with Mike’s revolver, though).
Lol! but it’s a great story!
I was not there, Officer, I swear. Mike’s the man you’re after 😉
Unless Sophie gets to Doug, first. After all, that spiked drink she gave him seems to be kicking in.