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Flash Fiction – Gold

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Flash Fiction – Gold

Gold – by Hugh W. Roberts

Heading up the dusty trail, a nine-gallon cowboy hat adorned his head while he wobbled around in spurred boots one size too big; Barry remembered the words of his now-deceased bachelor uncle.

‘The trail leads to gold.’

But where was the gold? There was no gold here, just dust, some of which was dirtying his new boots and making him sneeze.

Just as he was about to give up, a building with flashing signage appeared in the distance where the trail ended. As he walked nearer, he could make out its name – ‘Dusty’s.’

Barry’s heart leapt when he opened the venue’s doors, releasing butterflies into his stomach. A brightly-lit room full of music and cowboys, all line dancing together.

He’d struck gold.

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Written for Sunday Stills, hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt – Theme: Yellow/Gold

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33 responses to “Flash Fiction – Gold”

  1. D. Avery @shiftnshake avatar
    D. Avery @shiftnshake

    His uncle had invaluable knowledge about Barry’s path. Perhaps that treasured venue was at the end of rainbow?

    Fun flash, Hugh, with your classic twist.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Nicely put, D! I’m sure Barry found his pot of gold.

      Reply
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  3. Marsha avatar
    Marsha

    I loved Barry’s change of attitude when he realized what his uncle meant.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yep, he had no idea. He thought he was on the route to find gold nuggets with which he could make a fortune. But this new discovery brings rewards of its own.

      Reply
      1. Marsha avatar
        Marsha

        Amen! Not too many places you can come up with a gold nugget. There was a young kid and his father in Arizona who found a giant gold nugget.

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          They must be a wealthy family now. I just hope they’re also happy and enjoying life.

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          1. Marsha avatar
            Marsha

            I don’t know about its worth, but they certainly smiled on the news.

            Reply
  4. Eugi avatar
    Eugi

    Excellent build up and I enjoyed the humor, and I love the twist at the end. Barry’s deceased uncle was wise in realizing gold is not always monetary but a cherished life experience.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, gold isn’t always a precious metal, Eugi. It comes in all forms in life.
      Glad you enjoyed reading this piece of flash and that the humour came through.

      Reply
      1. Eugi avatar
        Eugi

        Reading your flash fiction is always a pleasure, Hugh.

        Reply
  5. willowdot21 avatar
    willowdot21

    Loved this Hugh

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you.

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      1. willowdot21 avatar
        willowdot21

        you always write the best stories 💜

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          That’s so kind, Willow. I’m glad you enjoy reading them.

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          1. willowdot21 avatar
            willowdot21

            I really do 💜

            Reply
  6. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    Always a joy to read these flashes. Shouldn’t Dusty’s be Goldy’s?

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Now, there’s an idea. It just goes to show how having a fresh pair of eyes does help.

      Reply
  7. noelleg44 avatar
    noelleg44

    Very nice, with a touch of humor! I could see that place!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s great to hear. Thanks for the lovely feedback.

      Reply
      1. noelleg44 avatar
        noelleg44

        You are most welcome!

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  8. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Truly a charming story, Hugh. Barry indeed struck gold! You set the scene perfectly with a nice, golden modern twist!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m glad you thought so. Thanks, Terri. Gold comes in many forms, and Barry found his great uncles gold.

      Reply
  9. Cathy avatar
    Cathy

    Nice twist at the end, Hugh. I wondered where the trail would lead.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      To gold, Cathy. Well, for Barry, it did.

      Reply
  10. Kymber Hawke avatar
    Kymber Hawke

    Great story, Hugh! It kept me glued to the screen. :D

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s what I like to hear, Kymber. ‘Glued to the screen.’ That tells me the writing was good.

      Reply
      1. Kymber Hawke avatar
        Kymber Hawke

        Yes, most definitely. :)

        Reply
  11. Esther Chilton avatar
    Esther Chilton

    You know how to give that twist at the end so well! I liked the scene setting and build up too.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Esther. I saw Barry in the whole scene while writing his story. I could see him wobbling in those one-size-too-big boots, too.

      Reply
      1. Esther Chilton avatar
        Esther Chilton

        You put yourself right there as you wrote and it really shows.

        Reply
  12. Paul Ariss avatar
    Paul Ariss

    Very good Hugh, and a nice injection of humour. Not the end to the story most would expect certainly!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Glad you thought so, Paul. ‘Gold’ can come in many forms.

      Reply

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