June 18, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features a solstice. What is the era and setting? Use the solstice as a celebration, metaphor, or talking point. Go where the prompt leads!
Edge Of Summer – by Hugh W. Roberts
On the longest day of the year, his most prolonged problem was about to end.
Looking over the edge of the cliff, Adrian wondered if he could fly. After all, he was a little underweight, and although daylight had broken, nobody but his best friend would witness him flying.
At 04:31, his problem died when he took the final jump and placed his lips on the mouth of Richard.
As both young men enjoyed the moment, the butterflies in their stomachs did the flying.
The summer solstice of 2021 was the day they both came out to the world.
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The summer solstice took place at 04:31 BST on June 21, 2021 in the United Kingdom.
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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You had me brilliantly poised on the edge of my seat. Wonderful writing Hugh.
Thank you, Ellen. I’ll be honest and say that this is one of my favourite writing pieces. I’m glad it came to me and that I went with it.