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Flash Fiction – Hilary’s Loss

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Hugh W. Roberts

Feb 10, 2024

February 6, 2024, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about something lost now found. Is it an object or person who is lost? How are they lost? What happens when what was lost is found? Go where the prompt leads!

Hilary’s Loss – by Hugh W. Roberts

Hilary had lost the love of her life, but life went on.

She looked at her reflection closely in the mirror.

‘Gorgeous.’ she assured herself.

“You are,’ said the reflection of her husband, Bert, from behind her.

Hilary quickly turned her head, but, of course, he wasn’t there. He was dead.

While clipping on the pearl earrings Bert had gifted her on their pearl wedding anniversary, Hilary was somewhat startled by the sound of the doorbell.

Opening the door, Hilary had found love again. She didn’t care that love came with a price. Some things were worth paying for.

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

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16 responses to “Flash Fiction – Hilary’s Loss”

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Michael B. Fishman

Feb 21, 2024

I really liked that you left the ending open on this one because I think when thinking about love we’re all going to have our own interpretations. And as for price, is there any price too high for love? I don’t think so.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Feb 21, 2024
  
  I guess it depends what type of love it is, Michael.
  
  Glad you liked the open ending. I’m sure Hilary found what she thought she lost.
  
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D. Avery @shiftnshake

Feb 15, 2024

The classic Hugh twist.

She’ll be fine, she’s in the hands of a professional.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Feb 16, 2024
  
  Who can hopefully teach her a few lessons about the different types of love Hilary thinks she has lost.
  
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Dan Antion

Feb 11, 2024

Nicely done, Hugh. A Little twist and leaving us hanging. I’m wondering who was there, and what the price was, but looks like it’s worth it.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Feb 11, 2024
  
  As far as Hilary goes, it’s worth every penny she is about to pay her visitor, Dan.
  
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Carol anne

Feb 11, 2024

Cool piece of flash, Hugh! I enjoyed it :-)

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Feb 11, 2024
  
  Good to hear, Carol anne. A bit of an open-ending for all to ponder who was at the door.
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt

Feb 10, 2024

Hard to lose a spouse, Hugh. Love conquers all.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Feb 11, 2024
  
  It sure does Terri. But it comes in many forms, sometimes as a disguise.
  
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JT Twissel

Feb 10, 2024

I guess Hillary is throwing caution to the wind, as they say!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Feb 11, 2024
  
  Yes, exactly. She still wants to live life, and if that means paying for some love, so be it.
  
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Liesbet @ Roaming About

Feb 10, 2024

I’m sure it went to a dark place/the dark side! :)

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Liesbet @ Roaming About

Feb 10, 2024

This one leaves me hanging a bit, Hugh. I really wonder who rang the doorbell…

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Feb 10, 2024
  
  I’ll leave that to you decide, Liesbet. But given there was a price to pay and she didn’t mind paying for what she wanted back, I know where my mind went went this.
  
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