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Flash Fiction Friday – An Unlikely Affair

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September 26, 2022, prompt: Write a story about a broken arm in 99 words (no more, no less). What happened? Is there a cause and effect because of the broken arm? Was the injury faked? Why? Go where the prompt leads! Click here for details.

An Unlikely Affair – by Hugh W. Roberts

Fiona was furious.

“What the hell are you doing? You promised me!”

Shocked, Nick was embarrassed to see his wife had found him out. Not even the broken arm she’d given him had stopped him from seeing Bella again.

“All she wants is your money!”

“But she loves me. And I love her.”

Bursting into tears, Fiona made a beeline for Nick, who thought she was about to break his other arm. As he stepped back from Bella, he watched in horror as his wife broke Bella’s arm.

“Keep away from fruit machines, Nick. You’re going to bankrupt us!”

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

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43 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – An Unlikely Affair”

  1. britcanwrites avatar
    britcanwrites

    I believe that. The way to get better is to write. I wrote a post about it, but I won’t paste the link here to plug it. The hardest part is getting started – I’m sure you’ll agree.

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

      I agree. Thank you for not posting the link. Uninvited links are one of the big no-nos of blogging.

      Reply
  2. britcanwrites avatar
    britcanwrites

    Loved this! It always amazes me how good you writers of flash fiction are. 🙂

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. I’ve been writing flash fiction for about 7 years. I say the more you write it, the better you get at it.

      Reply
  3. Linda Schaub avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I always like your twists to the plot Hugh. I only played the slot machines once on a short cruise with my parents. I had a lot of fun, didn’t win anything, so no lemons, oranges, etc. lining up for me.

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

      Thanks, Linda. What’s the saying? – ‘You gotta be in it to win it.’

      Reply
      1. Linda Schaub avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Yes, we say that over here too Hugh. Right now we have two high-stakes lotteries going simultaneously. People are buying up tickets like crazy. This Summer we had a lottery prize of over one billion dollars.

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          We have a few big jackpots every now and again on our lottery games, Linda. I’ve had a few three-figure wins, but it’s all about the fun.

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          1. Linda Schaub avatar
            Linda Schaub

            Believe it or not, on regular lottery tickets, I bought a ticket for a boss that was leaving and put it in his going-away card. He won $50.00. The attorneys at the Firm had a lotto club, so they decided I was lucky and they put me in the club and I was chosen to go down and buy the tickets every Friday since they thought I had some magical powers. We did that for about a year and “we” never won. My gig was over. :)

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

              Lady luck has a habit of hiding Linda. She’ll strike when she knows it’s the right time.

            2. Linda Schaub avatar
              Linda Schaub

              Very true Hugh.

  4. Norah avatar
    Norah

    Not the ending I suspected, Hugh. Not surprising, that!

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

      Good to hear, Norah. I enjoy taking readers down a different path from the one they think they’re on with the story.

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      1. Norah avatar
        Norah

        You do it well!

        Reply
  5. seaangel4444 avatar
    seaangel4444

    Every time I read your work, I am in awe, dear Hugh! Incredibly clever! Bella had it coming to her! LOL Cher xoxoxo

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks so much, Cher. Glad you enjoy these little pieces of flash fiction.

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      1. seaangel4444 avatar
        seaangel4444

        Always, Hugh! Well, everything you write! Cher xoxoxo

        Reply

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