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Lifesavers #flashfiction

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Hugh W. Roberts

Nov 2, 2020

October 30, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about life savers on any body of water. It can be a formal Coast Guard, historical or contemporary. It could be an individual who unexpectedly takes on the role. Go where the prompt leads!

Lifesavers – by Hugh W. Roberts

Cindy-Rose already knew that she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her father and save lives at sea.

“I’ve just saved Teddy and Giraffe from going underwater, Daddy.”

“I know, I saw you save them from falling into that big, strange puddle left by last night’s, weird storm,” responded her father.

“Thank you for saving our lives,” whispered Teddy into the ear of its owner. “Giraffe and I will always save you.”

Smiling, Cindy hugged her toys and counted down from her age of four before jumping into the puddle.

Only her yellow wellington boots and rainhat resurfaced.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch. Click here to join in.

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47 responses to “Lifesavers #flashfiction”

dgkaye

Nov 5, 2020

Omg Hugh, once again, that last line! It sounds like a whole new storym where is the rest of her? Lol . :) x

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 5, 2020
  
  Where is the rest of her? Only Teddy and Giraffe know the answer, Debby.
  
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  1. dgkaye
    
    Nov 5, 2020
    
    And so does Hugh Roberts! :) :)
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Nov 6, 2020
      
      Who? 😂
      
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      1. dgkaye
        
        Nov 6, 2020
        
        Oh, never mind. You probably don’t even know him. :) :) :)
        
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Liesbet @ Roaming About

Nov 5, 2020

What the heck was under that puddle that swallowed Cindy-Rose, Hugh? And where was her live-saving dad in this time of distress? I think we need a sequel!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 5, 2020
  
  Maybe her life-saving dad was what Teddy and Giraffe were saving Cindy-Rose from, Liesbet? Just a thought.
  
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  1. Liesbet @ Roaming About
    
    Nov 5, 2020
    
    I did have that thought, Hugh, after reading your replies to other commenters, but since I didn’t see a hint of that about her father in the original story, I felt there might be more to it… :-)
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Nov 5, 2020
      
      And indeed there could be, Liesbet. I’m loving all these different versions of what’s going on. They make me happy.
      
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fictionspawn Aak

Nov 4, 2020

Teddy! Cindy-Rose needs us! Hold on to my neck… Don’t worry, they’ll get her out.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 4, 2020
  
  I have a deep suspicion that they were saving Cindy-Rose from something else.
  
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Charli Mills

Nov 4, 2020

That ending is chilling but is it really the end. I’m thinking Teddy and Giraffe go after her. Or they are living the high life, dry and warm on Cindy-Rose’s bed.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 4, 2020
  
  That’s a nice ending, Charli. But I’m more inclined to think that Teddy and Giraffe are saving Cindy-Rose from someone or something.
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt

Nov 3, 2020

She must have turned into a mermaid using the puddle as a gateway to the sea. Teddy and giraffe grew gills and fins! At least one can only hope! Good one, Hugh!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 4, 2020
  
  Nice thinking, Terri. Maybe Teddy and Giraffe were saving her from someone or something?
  
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D. Avery @shiftnshake

Nov 3, 2020

Creepy twist… dang, when you can’t trust Teddy, it really is a stormy time.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 4, 2020
  
  Thanks, D. Even Teddies have their dark sides. Well, in my world they do.
  
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TanGental

Nov 3, 2020

Even puddles aren’t safe under your pen!!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 4, 2020
  
  Nobody can hear you scream when you step into a puddle. 😁
  
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  1. TanGental
    
    Nov 4, 2020
    
    Just bubbles of despair…
    
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Aimer Boyz

Nov 3, 2020

But she emerged on the other side to have tea and cake with the Queen of Spades. That’s what happened, right? :)

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 3, 2020
  
  If you believe so, yes. The answer lies in the next puddle you encounter.
  
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Erika

Nov 2, 2020

Oh, no! Poor girl. So, the toys did not keep their promise…

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 3, 2020
  
  Maybe they did? Were they saving her life from something or somebody else?
  
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  1. Erika
    
    Nov 3, 2020
    
    I think that calls for a sequel, Hugh!!!!!!!!
    
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Jacquie Biggar

Nov 2, 2020

I knew there was a reason I avoided puddles, lol
Enjoyed this, Hugh

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 3, 2020
  
  Thank you, Jacquie. Keep avoiding those puddles. At least until the end of 2020.
  
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Susanne Swanson

Nov 2, 2020

Wow! Great story in 99 words!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 3, 2020
  
  Thank you, Susanne.
  
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JT Twissel

Nov 2, 2020

So sweet!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 3, 2020
  
  Thank you.
  
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willowdot21

Nov 2, 2020

Great story Hugh.💜

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 2, 2020
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Willow.
  
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  1. willowdot21
    
    Nov 2, 2020
    
    I did Hugh 💜
    
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Cathy

Nov 2, 2020

Ooh, what happened to Cindy-Rose? Nice one, Hugh.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Nov 2, 2020
  
  We’ll never know, Cathy. Not unless she makes a reappearance from a puddle. Don’t go stepping in any puddles.
  
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  1. Cathy
    
    Nov 2, 2020
    
    Definitely not! 😁
    
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