3025 words committed to 55 Flash Fiction. Not counting the introductions and footnotes, obviously. There should be cake. Or something.
The ticket agent was sympathetic. But the fare was $89. She couldn't change that, "You understand." The young woman swallowed her tears and walked away.He found her outside. "You forgot this", he said.The red white and blue envelope. Her ticket home.
"Thank..." she began, then realized she was talking only to the night.
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I LOVE this. Powerful, and perfect.
What! a 55ve that I missed!
Shudder, that is spooky!
Mona....You didn't miss anything, you just read it!
Mojo, thanks for the heads up on this 55.
I guess this makes you the first 55 today, the dragons will be Non-Plussed!
Great job Brother, you are a wonderful writer.
Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G
I moved far away with a woman. It didn't work out and she was taking a train home. She had enough for the ticket, but no money left for the three day journey. We were still on good terms but she was too proud to take any, or didn't want to take any from me. So when she wasnt looking, I stuck a fifty in the top compartment of her purse and shoved a couple of twenties in further.She found the fifty, and I denied any knowledge. I told her she must have forgotten it was there.
We were still friends years later.
Yeah. I needed that. Kindness....beautiful.
You are my new hero! I love this -- such pathos and compassion.
Mine's up:
http://inlindenhills.blogspot.com/2009/12/flash-fiction-friday-litter-mates.html
But if you'd like some lighter fare, come visit me at my other blog:
ez4me2say.blogspot.com
Ooooh, I like this.
Very nice, very refreshing.
I can almost hear the silence as she stands there with the ticket in her hand...
Thanks for doing Friday 55!
Mine is ready, too... right HERE.
What a beautiful post - and a real lesson in compassion! Love it!
Very sweet and touching. Perfect for the season of giving.
I'm up:
Friday Flash 55 ~ Sobering 55
It was good to see a 55 with a happy ending.Well done.
I have finished my 55.
You’ll find it
HERE.
.
But it’s a groaner.
great 55!! mine is up too
great 55. you left me with a smile. glad she is making it home.
mine is up!
I hear the echoes in the night.
Awesome writing!
You can see the surprise on her face as she looks from the ticket to speak. VERY NICE. My 55 is HERE.
i noticed you stopped by before i had a chance, if you would like you can copy and post the birthday card for g-man with your 55 tonight, he won't be checking on what we are doing until then and maybe we can throw him a surprise birthday cyber style. ok i got a lot of people to invite, have a great day!!
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