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Flash Fiction Friday – Evicted

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May 2, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about extraction. What is being extracted, and from where? Is it an idea? How does genre change the perspective (sci-fi versus romance)? Go where the prompt leads! Click here for details.

Evicted – by Hugh W. Roberts

They’d never wanted to move home. But the time had come.

If the landlord had only looked after the maintenance a little more, they wouldn’t have found themselves homeless.

On the day they were evicted, they’d all clung on for dear life. They hadn’t expected the maintenance to be so bad. Luckily some friends close by took them in.

“It won’t take long, Mrs Knowls. You’re doing very well,” said a rather plump lady dressed in a white coat. “That tooth is severely infected with bacteria who’ve made it their home. I’m about to extract them and their residence.”

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

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33 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – Evicted”

  1. Michael B. Fishman avatar
    Michael B. Fishman

    Tooth abscess… ugh! Bacteria… double ugh! You almost had me feeling sorry the little bacteria but not quite. I’m gonna go floss now.

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

      Glad you enjoyed it, Michael. I had a lot of fun writing this story.

      Reply
  2. Cecilyswritings avatar
    Cecilyswritings

    Hahaha Hugh! What a twist … and it’s reminded me that I have to make an appointment 😆

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

      I’m glad it acted as a reminder. I hope the dentist gives you a clean bill of health.

      Reply
  3. Liz H avatar
    Liz H

    Ha! Sometimes the tooth hurts!😉
    Nice twist at the end…extracted a chuckle from me!

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

      Good to hear. Thanks, Liz.

      Reply
  4. Extraction Collection « Carrot Ranch Literary Community avatar
    Extraction Collection « Carrot Ranch Literary Community

    […] Evicted by Hugh W. Roberts […]

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  5. Gloria avatar
    Gloria

    Very clever Hugh. I love it! 😆

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

      Thanks, Gloria.

      Reply
  6. Norah avatar
    Norah

    Very good, Hugh. I thought about a dental extraction, and did, but in a different way.

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

      Great minds (and all that), Norah. When I first read Charli’s prompt, ‘teeth’ came straight to mind.

      Your post is in my inbox. I look forward to reading it.

      Reply
      1. Norah avatar
        Norah

        Perhaps we both have some memorable visits to the dentist. 😉

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          With us being from the same era, I’m sure our stories of visits to the dentist would be similar, Norah.

          Reply
  7. Gary A Wilson avatar
    Gary A Wilson

    Very nicely done Hugh.
    Putting a personality on nasty bacteria . . . ?
    What a cool 💡 idea.

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

      Thanks, Gary. I had fun with this prompt. ‘Teeth’ were the first thing I thought of when I saw the prompt word.

      Reply
  8. noelleg44 avatar
    noelleg44

    Saying farewell to resident bacteria can be a painful ordeal. Loved this. Great take!

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

      It can. Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun prompt.

      Reply
  9. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    LOL! Good riddance and Goodbye :)

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

      Exactly, but they’re still in there doing damage.

      Reply
  10. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    Dr. Maintenance, hey? Very clever as usual!

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

      Thank you.

      Reply
  11. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    This is hilarious, Hugh! Happy Friday!

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

      Thank you, Terri. Happy Friday.

      Reply
  12. Annette Rochelle Aben avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben

    Ah! Well done you.

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

      Thank you.

      Reply
  13. C.E.Robinson avatar
    C.E.Robinson

    Hugh, a good one! A turn to teeth was a great twist! 📚🎶 Christine

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

      Thanks, Christine. Glad you thought so. ‘Teeth’ were the first thing I thought about when reading the prompt.

      Reply
  14. Sadje avatar
    Sadje

    My story was quite similar but it was from my perspective, not the bacteria 😛

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

      Great minds think alike.

      Reply
      1. Sadje avatar
        Sadje

        Haha! Thanks

        Reply
  15. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
    Liesbet @ Roaming About

    Brilliant, Hugh! :)

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

      Thanks, Liesbet. Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply

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