July 25, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story based on the phrase “commitment in a can.” What is the commitment, and to whom? Describe the can. How does it expand the story? Go where the prompt leads! See ‘July 25: Story Challenge in 99-words‘ for more details.
Was It Only A Dream? – by Hugh W. Roberts
‘Commitment in a Can’ were the words on the small silver tin with a picture of a doll.
Opening it, I found something much more sinister. A tiny, shrivelled doll holding a piece of paper that said, ‘This is your commitment. You are bound to me.’
That night, I woke up to someone whispering. “You are bound to me by your commitment.”
Screaming, I tried to run, but the doll grabbed my ankle and dragged me out of bed.
It was only a dream, yet I felt it was waiting for me.
‘Commitment in a can.’ It’s a warning.
Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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‘Seed of Chucky’ comes to mind, Hugh! 😱
I’ve heard of the Chucky movies but never seen one, Gloria.
Once again, Hugh’s in his dark place.
Love it!! 😂😂
Thanks, Liz. Yes, the dark side always takes over my writing.
With clever & hilarious results!
That’s very scary, Hugh. Definitely a nightmare.
I hope so, Norah.
Scary thought. :)
Yikes!
So spooky!
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh 😟💜
Oh, fingers off!!
It’s yours if you want it?
Thanks for the generous offer, but no thank you 😄
Good take on the cue! and OMG, I’d hope it wasn’t real…
So do I. I won’t sleep tonight.
Yikes!
Well done.
Thank you.
This opens up a can of imaginations.
I rather that than a can of worms. I’ve opened far too many of those in my life.