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Flash Jacks #flashfiction

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April 29, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “hit the road, Jack.” You can interpret the phrase any way you like — road trip, goodbye, or story. Go where the prompt leads!

Flash Jacks – by Hugh W. Roberts

I boarded the bus to London with my whole life in a black bin bag and met the driver’s piercing blue eyes and incredible smile.

“Ticket, please,” said the owner.

It was love at first sight. The badge on his shirt told me we had the same name – ‘Jack.’

‘Hit the road, Jack. Take us to our ‘together’ future,’ I said without speaking. 

For the next incredible seven months, we were lovers.

On the day of my death, ‘Hit the road, Jack‘ were the last words he screamed at me before possessiveness forced him to mow me down.   

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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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43 responses to “Flash Jacks #flashfiction”

  1. TanGental avatar
    TanGental

    Another uplifting little romance. You old softie

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I know. I think I’m getting a little too soft with some of the endings.

      Reply
  2. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Dark Hugh But Jack hit the road hard.
    ;;
    ;;
    ;;
    Laugh because… Why not??

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      And hopefully didn’t know anything about it?

      Reply
  3. D. Avery @shiftnshake avatar
    D. Avery @shiftnshake

    That’s a dramatic way to end a relationship!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Isn’t it? I guess some emotions take some to make extreme decisions.

      Reply
  4. Erika avatar
    Erika

    Wow, a typical Hugh story… lol!!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I know. I couldn’t help it. Once I saw the prompt words, I knew where Jack was going.

      Reply
      1. Erika avatar
        Erika

        His fate because of you writing the story 😂

        Reply
  5. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    So it really should be hit the Jack, Road!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I guess so, but I’m not sure how the road would have responded to that questions.

      Reply
  6. Paul Ariss avatar
    Paul Ariss

    Wow, dark Mr Roberts. Very good.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Paul. I tend to go down the dark track with my writing. Not all the time, but I enjoy those trips more than anything else.

      Reply
  7. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    Nice. Hit the road, with a little help from twelve tons of bus!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Without realising it, he had the weapon in his hands most days.

      Reply
  8. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Hit the road Jack, indeed, Hugh, lol! Gotta watch out for those bus drivers 😁

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, especially the possessive ones who don’t want to let go, Terri.

      Reply
  9. Cathy avatar
    Cathy

    Love the dark twist at the end, Hugh.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Cathy.

      Reply
  10. willowdot21 avatar
    willowdot21

    Eeek that’s a twist Hugh 💜

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Good. You know how much I like my twists, Willow.

      Reply
      1. willowdot21 avatar
        willowdot21

        Yes Hugh we do 💜💜

        Reply

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