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Flash Fiction Friday – Make A Wish

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January 24, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about “the wish I made.” Whose wish is it and how does it fit into the story? What kind of wish? Go where the prompt leads!

Make A Wish – by Hugh W. Roberts

“Clean up this mess, and put out the rubbish! I haven’t got all day.”

Looking at the single candle on the 80th birthday cake she’d made herself, Miriam made her wish before blowing out the candle. She watched her demanding daughter cut a slice of the cake and devour it. She wondered if arsenic had a taste.

When turning to look at herself in the antique mirror, Miriam’s wish revealed itself – a beautiful, slim, young woman ready to live life again. But this time without the burdensome daughter that craved her inheritance and cake more than her mother.

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Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

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46 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – Make A Wish”

  1. ellenbest24 avatar
    ellenbest24

    What a tale, she has her youth, but became a murderer. Only a Hugh story would twist that far for her to eat her own solitary cake. Wicked wish Hugh.

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

      Well, she only had her youth when looking in that antique mirror, Ellen. However, it could well have been a mirror with special powers by taking her back in time. Or did she have special powers to travel back in time?

      Reply
      1. ellenbest24 avatar
        ellenbest24

        That right there could be a whole chapter book. “Through the looking Glass!”

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  4. Charli Mills avatar
    Charli Mills

    Miriam has reclaimed her power. But what powers? Magical or murderous mayhem? Maybe a bit of both. I love reading your twists, Hugh. Thank you for your submission to the Collection at Carrot Ranch. It will publish Wednesday, February 2.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Charli. A bit of both sounds about right. I like to think of Miriam as a different kind of superhero. One who won’t put up with any messing around.

      Reply
  5. Norah avatar
    Norah

    I’m sure there are many who would wish to go back in time like that.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Just by looking in an antique mirror, Norah. I wonder where she bought it? I’d like one, please.

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      1. Norah avatar
        Norah

        Let me know too when you find out, please, Hugh.

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  6. Jennie avatar
    Jennie

    Way to go, Miriam!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yep, she’s a modern-day Cinderella with murder on her mind.

      Reply
  7. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Oh that’s funny what Tangental wrote! He’s right, Hugh, you slice it up and dish it out well (arsenic-free). Great to read your carrot ranch fiction stories again. Friday Fiction works!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, I’m glad there is a new format and that the prompt is now posted on a Monday, Terri. It now gives me plenty of time to write the flash, sleep on it, edit and publish on the following Friday. Much better for me.

      Reply
  8. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    Kids, so ungrateful!

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

      Even when they want your inheritance.

      Reply
  9. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    You gotta watch out for those birthday cakes when greedy daughters are around! I like Geoff’s remark “resilience with a side of murder”

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Homemade birthday cakes are not good to try when the person making them is fed up with you and wants you out of their life for good.

      Reply
  10. TanGental avatar
    TanGental

    You always warm the heart with your uplifting themes- renewal, resilience with a side of murder…

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

      And all just before the weekend. I’m glad of the changes Charli has made, especially the move of publication date.

      Reply
  11. pameladbeverly avatar
    pameladbeverly

    Shades of Alfred Hitchcock.

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

      Do you think so? Thanks so much.

      Reply
  12. Dan Antion avatar
    Dan Antion

    Oooh, my wish css add be true 🙂

    Well done!

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

      Thank you, Dan.

      Reply
  13. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
    Liesbet @ Roaming About

    Fantastic, Hugh! And, Miriam. :-)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      We thank you, Liesbet.

      Reply
  14. KL Caley avatar
    KL Caley

    Ooo, dark – haha. KL ❤️

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. I think Miriam had good reasons, especially if she has been able to time-travel back in time to start her life again.

      Reply
  15. Annette Rochelle Aben avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben

    Brava, Miriam!!

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

      Indeed. Let’s hope she doesn’t make that mistake again in her new life.

      Reply

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