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Flash Fiction Friday – Circle Of Love

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July 18, 2022, prompt: Write a story about floating in 99 words (no more, no less). Who is floating, where, and in what? Is the floating real or felt internally? Whatever floats your boat, go where the prompt leads! Click here for details.

Circle Of Love – by Hugh W. Roberts

Vikki floated on cloud nine for years while dating two men who had no idea the other existed.

As soon as she knew which one to propose and marry, she’d divorce her husband and end the relationship with the other man she was secretly seeing.

But Vikki couldn’t make up her mind.

Eventually, her bubble burst, and she was brought down from cloud nine with a bump when her husband made up her mind for her when she found him in bed with one of her lovers.

It wasn’t long before all four were floating on cloud nine again.

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

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37 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – Circle Of Love”

  1. Story Chat Online Literary Conversations Continuing Blog Tour – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write avatar
    Story Chat Online Literary Conversations Continuing Blog Tour – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write

    […] Hugh Roberts said, “Loved reading this short piece about Shiela. She reminded me so much of a female James Bond. I think nobody will ever be able to trace her because any CCTV will be wiped by the government. As for the lottery ticket as payment, I’m convinced somebody rigs the numbers on each draw, probably the government, so it’s a great way of them paying somebody who needs to be off the radar and needs never have to record wages. A delightful read, Philip.” […]

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    […] Flash Fiction Friday – Circle Of Love […]

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  3. cav12 avatar
    cav12

    Nice twist at the end. Had me laughing out loud :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s good to hear. I always enjoy that kind of feedback. Thank you.

      Reply
  4. Floating Collection « Carrot Ranch Literary Community avatar
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    […] Circle of Love by Hugh W. Roberts […]

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  5. July Story Chat Summary – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write avatar
    July Story Chat Summary – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write

    […] HUGH’S VIEWS AND NEWS: “Loved reading this short piece about Shiela. She reminded me so much of a female James Bond. I think nobody will ever be able to trace her because any CCTV will be wiped by the government. As for the lottery ticket as payment, I’m convinced somebody rigs the numbers on each draw, probably the government, so it’s a great way of them paying somebody who needs to be off the radar and needs never have to record wages. A delightful read, Philip.” […]

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  6. Marsha avatar
    Marsha

    Great story, Hugh! It reminds me of the series I’m watching, Jane the Virgin, which my husband thinks is totally stupid, but I love it. She constantly has a triangle going, and just after 42 episodes, she finally marries her sweetheart of many years, he goes out to get some ice and is shot. So she’s a married virgin with a son – but that’s part of the intrigue. I think more is going on here than ends at 99 words. :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      42 episodes? Wow! You must be totally hooked on that show, Marsha. I recently watched ‘Conversations With Friends’, a BBC drama, which was only 12 episodes, and although it was a great drama, it was too long drawn out.

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      1. Marsha avatar
        Marsha

        Oh, Hugh, I binge. My husband hates it, but it’s been raining a lot, so that means staying inside. I need to get myself weaned, but I’m afraid I’d just find something else. Before that I was binge reading Charles Dickens. :)

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          Given all the rain you are having, Marsha, it is no wonder you are binging. I’d be doing the same.

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          1. Marsha avatar
            Marsha

            Thanks, Hugh. I did get up and write a post this morning, so that made me feel more productive. :)

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            1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
              Hugh W. Roberts

              Rainy days are great for writing.

            2. Marsha avatar
              Marsha

              True that, and organizing photos. Of course, any day is a good day for that! :)

  7. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    LOL! Your story reminds me of those old comedies with people running in and out of the wrong bedrooms :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      What a lovely image. But I know those scenes.

      Reply
  8. dgkaye avatar
    dgkaye

    Isn’t karma grand? Lol. :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It is when it’s not happening to you.

      Reply
  9. Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry avatar
    Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry

    LOL! OK… I didn’t see that ending, but I guess it was a “happy ending?” LOL! 🤣

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, a happy ending for all, in the end, Colleen.

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      1. Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry avatar
        Colleen Chesebro: WordCraftPoetry

        Your stories are always a surprise ending, Hugh. Well done. <3

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  10. Robert J Jr. avatar
    Robert J Jr.

    Interesting change in the story.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, but all ended well with a happy ending.

      Reply
  11. TanGental avatar
    TanGental

    It does beg the question as to who are the tenants of clouds one to eight and what they are feeling…

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It does, doesn’t it? So much so that I had to look up the origins of cloud 9.

      ‘According to their code abbreviations, zero represented the lowest clouds (stratus), and nine, the tallest clouds (cumulonimbus, or thunderstorm clouds). From this, the expression “cloud nine” was likely born!’

      So, cloud nine is the highest cloud, and some say that the most happiness one can have.

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      1. TanGental avatar
        TanGental

        Thank oh Wise Owl

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  12. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Funny one, Hugh! At first I thought your dark side had them all floating in an eternal cloud nine, LOL! But Vikki’s problems were solved!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Sometimes, solving our problems can be taken out of our hands for us, Terri. At least there was a happy outcome for all concerned in this flash. That’s not my usual plan for my charchters.

      Reply
  13. Erika avatar
    Erika

    Twist over twist with only 99 words 😂

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I hadn’t realised how many twists I’d gotten it.

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      1. Erika avatar
        Erika

        You are such a genius that you don’t even notice it anymore😄

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  14. noelleg44 avatar
    noelleg44

    Veeerrry interesting……

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m glad you think so. A circle of happiness, I hope.

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

    That is just awesome, Hugh! And another happy ending… Are you becoming soft? :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I think I am, Liesbet. I’ve lost my dark side. I need to find it.

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      1. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
        Liesbet @ Roaming About

        Or you could take a break from it. I think there is and will always be room on the dark side.

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          I hope they will have me back. I’m sure they will.

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          1. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
            Liesbet @ Roaming About

            I’m 100% sure!!

            Reply

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