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Final Score #flashfiction

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December 10, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about something a character never dreamed would happen. The situation can be fortuitous, funny, or disappointing. Go where the prompt leads!

Final Score – by Hugh W. Roberts

Living his life in the closet, Alan never wanted his father finding out he was gay.

He loathed going to watch football every Saturday afternoon with his father. But he never showed how disappointed he was with the season ticket his father gifted him every Christmas.

But on the Saturday after his father’s death, Alan carried on with the tradition.

“Hello. I’m Tim,” came a voice from behind. “Where’s your father today?”

Alan never dreamt that a season ticket would be the key to meeting the love of his life and no longer living his life as a lie.

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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25 responses to “Final Score #flashfiction”

  1. I Never Dreamed « Carrot Ranch Literary Community avatar
    I Never Dreamed « Carrot Ranch Literary Community

    […] Final Score by Hugh W. Roberts […]

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  2. Charli Mills avatar
    Charli Mills

    Hugh, what a lovely irony, and a satisfying reward.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you, Charli. I got a lot of satisfaction out of writing this piece of flash.

      Reply
  3. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
    Liesbet @ Roaming About

    Oooh, what a beautiful and sweet ending, Hugh! I’m not used to that from you. Is the holiday spirit responsible for this happy ending? :-)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Just wait until you see what I got coming up, Liesbet. A revamped story I wrote a few years ago. That’ll give you the answer. 🎅

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  4. dgkaye avatar
    dgkaye

    Great short flash but told two good stories. :) x

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I never thought about it being two stories in one, but you’re right. Thanks, Debby.

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      1. dgkaye avatar
        dgkaye

        I looked in from outside the box :)

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  5. willowdot21 avatar
    willowdot21

    Lovely story Hugh, what a happy ending 💜 excuse me for saying Hugh it bought a year to my eyes 💜💜

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Aww, it’s great when people tell me that a story I’ve written has bought them some kind of emotion, Willow. Thank you for letting me know.

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      1. willowdot21 avatar
        willowdot21

        It only fair Hugh because you did 💜

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  6. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Cute story

    Keep Laughing People will wonder

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you.

      Reply
  7. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    How heartwarming in the end, Hugh. Just starting my day reading this in Spokane, WA as snow falls outside. More about my move on the blog this Sunday. This story was perfect because it was positive and we all need that right now. But don’t ever stop writing your creepy tales because those are always entertaining!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Snow? Oh, I’m jealous, Terri. I hope we get some snow this winter. We had some a few weeks ago, but only a very light dusting. I remember a few Decembers when we’ve had snow, and it made the time of year even more festive and magical.

      Thank you for the thumbs up on the story. Sometimes the prompts take me off in a totally different direction. Those creepy tales will still be coming along.

      Hope the drive up to Spokane went well. I look forward to reading all about it.

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  8. Erika avatar
    Erika

    This story is so heart-warming, I got goosebumps. Beautiful! In the end, everything is well, if it is not well, it is not the end.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you, Erika. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Love is all around us, regardless of where we find ourselves.

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      1. Erika avatar
        Erika

        That is the miracle of love and life! We only need to believe in it and therefore keep our hearts open. Again, I love your story!

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          Thank you, Erika.

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          1. Erika avatar
            Erika

            You are welcome, Hugh!

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  9. Cee Arr @ Dora Reads avatar
    Cee Arr @ Dora Reads

    That’s adorable! (In a good way, ofc.) <3

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. I’m glad you think so. I usually do pieces of flash fiction that shock readers, so this one went off on a completely different course.

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  10. Jim Borden avatar
    Jim Borden

    wonderful story; love works in mysterious ways!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you.

      It does, Jim. But only if we allow it too.

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      1. Jim Borden avatar
        Jim Borden

        quite true…

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