March 13, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a place where children once played. It can be a field, a playground, or any place that attracted children to play. But now it is empty. Abandoned. Go where the prompt leads! Click here for details.

Not Everything Changes- by Hugh W. Roberts

The sun shone brightly on the grassy field where children once played, hunting for colourful Easter eggs.

Years later, the area was overgrown, and the old baskets and eggs were long gone.

But something magical was happening. From the earth, tiny sprouts emerged, turning into flowers of every colour, filling the air with sweet fragrances.

The grown children returned to the field and marvelled at the wondrous sight. They remembered the joy of those long-ago Easter egg hunts and the laughter of their childhood friends.

The field may have changed, but the memories and the spirit of Easter remained.


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

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25 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – Not Everything Changes”

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  2. D. Avery @shiftnshake avatar

    Hugh! The twist this time is that this is so sweet. With a prompt that could so easily have gone dark you give a beautiful Easter surprise. I love those magical flowers.

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      Thank you, D. I tend to write too many dark stories, so this was refreshing for me to write. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

  3. Norah avatar

    I like this Easter story, Hugh. You took a prompt that could have been mournful but turned into something joyous. Why do I think that’s unlike you? 🤔😉😂

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      I like to surprise my readers with a story that has a happy ending every now and again, Norah. Mind you, I find it tough writing them.

      1. Norah avatar

        You did well, just the same. A surprise happy ending!

  4. Eugenia avatar

    What a lovely story, Hugh.

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      Thanks, Eugenia. Glad you enjoyed it.

      1. Eugenia avatar

        Most welcome, Hugh.

  5. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar

    Yay, what a nice story, Hugh! The Earth was happy to remind them of the good memories 💚 Happy St Patrick’s day! 🍀

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      Thanks, Terri. A nice story for once. We don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here in Wales. It’s all about St David’s Day (the patron saint of Wales), which falls on March 1st.

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  6. JT Twissel avatar

    So sweet. Easter is my favorite holiday – perhaps because I love chocolate but there is something magical about the first buds of spring!

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      Those first buds of spring have already made an appearance where I live. But, yes, the chocolate is a bonus.

  7. Cathy avatar

    A lovely story, Hugh

  8. Erika avatar

    This is simply beautiful, Hugh. You brought up beautiful memories.

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      I hope so, but that new life in the field certainly did, Erika.

  9. Brenda avatar

    Thats beautiful, Hugh

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      Glad you think so. Thanks, Brenda.

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    Lesley

    Yes, the miracle of Easter is eternal. :D

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