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How To Save The Earth #flashfiction

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April 22, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about earthing. Put a character’s hands, feet or body and soul into the earth. Who needs recharging? What happens between the interaction? Go where the prompt leads!

How To Save The Earth – by Hugh W. Roberts

It’s an attack I’ll never forget.

Why us? Why did they have to come here and try and destroy the safe community we live in? We weren’t hurting anyone. All we wanted was to help them. Don’t they know what they’re doing when attacking the innocent? It’s first-degree murder.

“Earthing,” announced Father Brier. “Earthing is the answer. The next time they come back, we must send them back from where they once came.”

Now the soil is full of human remains. Instead of attacking us, they feed us and help us plant life survive. Earthing is saving the Earth.

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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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29 responses to “How To Save The Earth #flashfiction”

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  2. Marsha avatar
    Marsha

    Hugh, you are super twisted and I love it! Earth Day – time for a murder mystery, an all out war, maybe? Okay, what about all the boxes and steel containers so many have been buried in in recent years? And all that embalming fluid. What is that doing to the environment? YIKES!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. Just as well that most people seem to now get cremated rather than buried, Marsha. However, in this piece of flash, the plants killed the humans while under attack. So no metal boxes or embalming fluids – just good nourishment for the plants.

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      1. Marsha avatar
        Marsha

        LOL It’s still an unusual story for Earth Day and planting trees and flowers. Love it, Hugh! :)

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  3. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
    Liesbet @ Roaming About

    It’s only a matter of time until Mother Earth’s revenge, Hugh. It is already happening with all the wildfires and other natural disasters. You can’t blame her, though, the way she is being treated. Everyone needs to have respect for the earth. Or else…

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I completely agree, Liesbet. It’s such a shame that most of the human race still don’t take any notice of her warnings.

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  5. Charli Mills avatar
    Charli Mills

    That most dangerous creature, humanity. Well, we make good plant food! Well done, Hugh.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Charli. I’m sure we do.

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  6. Liz H avatar
    Liz H

    Oh my!
    Don’t mess with Mother Nature, indeed!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Never mess with Mother nature. She always has the upperhand.

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  7. Norah avatar
    Norah

    Very interesting view, Hugh. History of Earth from a plant’s perspective.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, all was well before the arrival of the humans, Norah.

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      1. rachel avatar
        rachel

        Great twist. But sadly it is the reality. We are destroying the earth and the current situation seems like nature is getting back at us

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          Yes, in her own silent way, I think Mother Nature is getting back at us.

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  8. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Great twist to celebrate Earth Day, Hugh! I knew your creepy side would give us an earthy tale! Sadly, it is all too true. We drive by a huge area where all the gorgeous pines were cut down to make way for another subdivision. Yes, there is room to grow out here but I think the trees cry out in their way. We have wild volunteer sunflowers popping up all over on our property. These plants are strong enough to push through a pound of hard-packed soil. I’ll share some pics next week. It just shows us the strength and endurance of plants that will be on Earth long after we have gone. Great story, Hugh!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m sure you’re right about the plants, Terri. I’m always amazed by some of the places they seem to grow, often with little water from the sky. It’s a huge mistake for us humans to cut down all the forests and woodlands. However, I’ve seen some developers replacing some of the plant life, which is better than not replacing them at all.
      When I go back to my father’s house where I grew up, I’m shocked by all the devolvement and loss of green-land, plants, trees and farmland. I’m glad I had the chance to play in those areas, which are now covered with buildings and roads.

      I’m glad you liked my take on the prompt. One day, I’m sure the plants will have victory over us.

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  9. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    Yes, everything has its purpose. I am happy to give back to the earth.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      In a natural way, yes. But I don’t want to end up there before my time.

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  10. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    If only plants could talk, we’d get an earful :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It would be a very good telling off, that’s for sure. I wonder if we’d listen? Probably not.

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      1. Aimer Boyz avatar
        Aimer Boyz

        Probably not ::(

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  11. Erika avatar
    Erika

    Hmmmm, like the circle of life…

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Now I’ve got Elton John singing that song in my head…😀

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  12. robbiesinspiration avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Your takes are always the creepiest of them all, Hugh. Well done.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Robbie. I’m glad you think so. I always remember what you said about the stories in my two books. I use your quote for advertising them on social media quite a lot.

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  13. willowdot21 avatar
    willowdot21

    Like your take Hugh, who are they, the humans? And is your story from the flora and fauna and animals point of view I do like it. 💜

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, it’s a plant telling the story, Willow. I’m sure that one day, plants will inherit the Earth.

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      1. willowdot21 avatar
        willowdot21

        Yes indeed they will just watch an intended garden or field 😉💜💜

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