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Flash Fiction Friday – The Other-side Of A Day

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July 11, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by the idea, “for a day.” It doesn’t need to be never-ending, like me forgetting to update a prompt. What is so special about the action, person, or object experienced for a day? Go where the prompt leads! Click here for details.

The Other Side Of A Day – by Hugh W. Roberts

He couldn’t believe he’d slept for a day.

The world was still there when he drew back the curtains. He watched as people went about their business.

After making himself a coffee, he sat down and thought about what he’d done.

He’d just as well try again because nobody had missed him.

Picking up the empty pill bottle, he realised he’d need to get more sleeping tablets and another bottle of vodka.

In the pharmacy, he met David, working there for a day. He married him a year later.

He was so glad the pill bottle had been empty.

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

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26 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – The Other-side Of A Day”

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  3. Linda Schaub avatar
    Linda Schaub

    And likely never needed those pills nor the vodka again as a result of that encounter/relationship.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I hope so, Linda. A happy ending.

      Reply
  4. wrookieschu avatar
    wrookieschu

    This is a lovely story Hugh!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you, Wayne.

      Reply
  5. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    Nice work, Hugh. You’ve packed a book’s worth of feeling into a few sentences.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Aimer. That’s high praise.

      Reply
  6. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    It is amazing all the paths we randomly take and that “one” leads us to where we really need to be. A great story, Hugh, and a reminder that there is always hope (as the flower depicts).

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I love the thought of all those different paths and where they would take us if we chose them, Terri. I always wonder if we have a choice or if our paths are set as soon as we come into the world.

      Reply
  7. Ritu avatar
    Ritu

    Things happen for a reason, Hugh!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I hope they do, Ritu. It’s a big part of what life is all about.

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      1. Ritu avatar
        Ritu

        True, Hugh🙂

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  8. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    A happy circumstance indeed!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I think so, yes.

      Reply
  9. Darlene avatar
    Darlene

    This is a great piece of flash fiction. So many things can change just for a day.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you, Darlene. And you’re right. What starts off as a good day can change in a split second. And the reversal, of course.

      Reply
  10. keithalvares avatar
    keithalvares

    That is a brilliant piece of writing.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. I’m glad you think so.

      Reply
  11. willowdot21 avatar
    willowdot21

    I love the story Hugh a truly sliding doors scenario with a happy ending 💜😘

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Exactly, Willow. Our lives are all sliding door moments.

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      1. willowdot21 avatar
        willowdot21

        Yes indeed they are 😍😍

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  12. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
    Liesbet @ Roaming About

    Wonderful, Hugh. Quite a sweet story – I expected a more horrible ending from you. :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s how I like to fool you all with a happy ending, Liesbet. Even if they are out of my comfort zone, I need to throw one in every now and again.

      Reply
  13. James L avatar
    James L

    Great flash fiction story Hugh – makes me think of all those “what if” moments that happen in life where you think about if one small thing had been different your life would have gone another way.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, James.

      Yes, the smallest of things can make all the difference. I often think about what would have happened if I’d gone down another street instead of using the same one, or would have anything changed if I’d gone out instead of staying in. It makes me think about the weekend I met my partner. I was getting over a heartbreak, and my best friend had to convince and beg me to go to Brighton with him for the weekend. If I had not gone, my life would have been so different.

      Reply

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