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Candy-Coloured Rage

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October 28, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features a candy kitchen. You can interpret the phrase creatively or stick to the traditional. Is it sweet? Ironic? Any genre will do. Go where the prompt leads!

Candy-Coloured Rage – by Hugh W. Roberts

He loved everything about the house except the candy-coloured kitchen.

Moving through the rooms, Richard destroyed everything in his path, keeping the best until last. His fists did all the work like giant metal balls on the end of chains that swang and knocked down old buildings.

Upon reaching the candy-coloured kitchen, his rage and anger peaked. Moments later, silence surrounded the house until the sound of sobbing interrupted his discernment of achievement.

“What have you done?” sobbed his six-year-old sister.

“If Daddy won’t let me play with your dolls’ house, then nor can you,” a wide-eyed Richard yelled.

 

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Richard first appeared in Edge Of Summer – another piece of flash fiction written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge.

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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37 responses to “Candy-Coloured Rage”

  1. D. Wallace Peach avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Wow. You totally had me twisted around for that one, Hugh. Great story and what a dramatic ending. His poor sister.

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

      Yes, she was the innocent party in this piece of flash drama, Diana. I’m glad the twist got you.

      Reply
  2. Dan Antion avatar
    Dan Antion

    Well don, Hugh. You had my imagination running through various scenarios but I still wasn’t prepared for the sad twist.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Dan. I like it when my twists take readers by surprise.

      Reply
  3. dgkaye avatar
    dgkaye

    Ouchee. Sounds like someone is feeling a bit wounded and needs to learn some control. :) x

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

      True, but I think the problem is not of his own making. But, back then, things were very different.

      Reply
      1. dgkaye avatar
        dgkaye

        That’s a fact! :)

        Reply
  4. Norah avatar
    Norah

    Oh dear. This is so sad. A new side to Richard. His poor sister. But maybe he just needs to be accepted for who he is. Perhaps anyone would be angry if not accepted.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I agree, Norah, especially when the person concerned is a child. But times have changed, and things are better these days.

      Reply
      1. Norah avatar
        Norah

        I pleased to hear that, Hugh. :)

        Reply
  5. Candy Kitchen « Carrot Ranch Literary Community avatar
    Candy Kitchen « Carrot Ranch Literary Community

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  6. Charli Mills avatar
    Charli Mills

    Oh, Hugh, the pain in this story is undeniable. You wrote it in such a clever way, that the sad twist was not what I expected, though I knew you’d explain the demolition.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Charli. As I said to Rebecca, when I saw your prompt, my dyslexic mind took me in a completely different direction and away from the sweet store. I’m building a good picture of Richard in these pieces of flash. He’s defiantly the ‘unstable’ one.

      Reply
  7. Rebecca Glaessner Author avatar
    Rebecca Glaessner Author

    Oh dear, poor little guy. Such big emotions represented so well, Hugh. It can feel like the destruction of a whole world when it’s all we know. What a clever take on the prompt!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Rebecca. When I saw ‘Candy Kitchen’, I came straight out of the box with my dyslexic mind. I now use it to my advantage when writing rather than trying to hide it. It told me to write a piece about candy painted walls rather than a sweet store.

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      1. Rebecca Glaessner Author avatar
        Rebecca Glaessner Author

        I love it Hugh. That’s such a fabulous way to view it. I’m autistic so I tend to take things literally. Charli mentioned a “quick draw” flash fiction activity she was running with her students and I thought they had to sketch out a quick something to write a flash piece on. Then there’s my ADHD, my mind runs faster than my fingers and it’s never a straight line. Keep drawing on that fantastic mind of yours Hugh, it’s creating beautiful things.

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          One of the best pieces of advice I’ve had about writing a story from a prompt is to ‘think outside of the box,’ Rebecca. My mind seems to do that anyway. Sometimes it can get me in real trouble, whereas other times, I’ve shocked people with what I’ve come up with.

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          1. Rebecca Glaessner Author avatar
            Rebecca Glaessner Author

            I’m right with you there, Hugh. And the best responses are the ones that shock us.

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            1. Rebecca Glaessner Author avatar
              Rebecca Glaessner Author

              Often, but not always, they’re the best kinds, I should say!

  8. calmkate avatar
    calmkate

    sounds like something my brother would do …

    Hi Hugh, Bella suggested you maybe able to help me … my mac wont allow me to read downloaded PDF’s, or edit them … any clues would be greatly appreciated?

    much thanks, kate

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Hi Kate, I’ve had an email from Bella about your query. I’ll respond to the email with a link that gives details on reading and editing PDFs on a Mac.

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      1. calmkate avatar
        calmkate

        got it thanks Hugh, fortunately Bella changed it into a format I can actually edit!

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  9. petespringerauthor avatar
    petespringerauthor

    Is that what you call remodeling? 😊 Nicely done, Hugh!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I suppose so. I guess the dolls’ house can not be refitted and done up to his liking.
      Thanks, Pete.

      Reply
  10. Erika avatar
    Erika

    Oh, wow, truly a giant at work!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      A giant in a dolls’ house, yes.

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      1. Erika avatar
        Erika

        Right! Poor sister!

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          And she was the innocent party in this drama.

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          1. Erika avatar
            Erika

            Little sisters can often only watch tragedy unfold – often, but not always 😈

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  11. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    Haha! I once painted my kitchen pink … not a good move. But at least my brother didn’t wreck it!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m glad to hear he never wrecked it. How long did the pink coloured kitchen last before you repainted?

      Reply
  12. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Yep, you surprised me, too, Hugh! I was thinking how strong this guy must be then, oh! Love that imagination of yours!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Your comment got me chuckling, Terri. This twist only came to me yesterday. I almost missed the deadline, but glad it came to me.

      Reply
  13. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    Wonderful!
    Reminds me of the look on the therapist’s face when my son and I walked into his playroom, and I pointed out the doll house to my son…

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I wish we could bottle those looks. They’d be worth a fortune in the future. I can imagine people sitting in theatres laughing their heads off as the film rolls.
      Thanks, Aimer.

      Reply
  14. Colleen M. Chesebro avatar
    Colleen M. Chesebro

    This was excellent Hugh! You surprised me at the end. LOL! <3

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m glad that twist got you, Colleen. I love it when that happens to my readers.

      Reply

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