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One Word – Friday Fictioneers

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It’s Friday Fictioneers time! The challenge is to write 100 words based on a weekly photo prompt chosen by our host Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her blog for more information by clicking here. Thank you to all who take the time to read, like or comment.

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PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields

One Word

The tree braced against the wind, emitting a creak which sounded more like a shriek.

“Pleeeaaaase.”

The sound startled me. It was so raw: full of pain and desperation.

I studied the tree: bark forever scarred by the initials of multiple lovesick teenagers, long since separated; one limb irreparably damaged by the careless placement of a camp fire; and now I was attempting to add the final insult.

I removed the noose from my neck and climbed down.

I met my best friend at my lowest point. He has only ever said one word to me.

It was enough.

12 responses to “One Word – Friday Fictioneers”

  1. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    Was it please yes or please no? We hear what we want and need to hear, particularly from those friends we imagine, as all writers know

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    1. Thom Carswell Avatar
      Thom Carswell

      Very true Neil. Thanks for your comment.

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  2. Laurie Bell Avatar
    Laurie Bell

    Whoa!

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    1. Thom Carswell Avatar
      Thom Carswell

      Well I couldn’t ask for a better response than that! Thanks Laurie!

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  3. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Thom,

    That was one unique take on the prompt! Highly imaginative and well written.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  4. Thom Carswell Avatar
    Thom Carswell

    Thanks Rochelle. I do love being a part of this group. I haven’t been able to be so active in terms of reading everybody’s stories recently due to a hectic work schedule but it always amazes me how the pictures you select each week can provoke such different responses. Personally I always try and stick to my gut reaction which can often be quite dark. Hopefully this story ended on a lighter note!

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  5. Edith M. Field Avatar
    Edith M. Field

    Such a powerful piece of writing. Very well done!

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  6. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    Excellent! You might have been late to the party this week, but your appearance was well worth waiting for.

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  7. michael1148humphris Avatar
    michael1148humphris

    Loved the way you described and used the tree, great piece of writing

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  8. wmqcolby Avatar
    wmqcolby

    Whoa! Thom, this was a surprise and a good one! Way to go!

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  9. Kecia Sparlin Avatar
    Kecia Sparlin

    I just reread your FF posts back to this point and wanted to complement you on your originality and quality. Such a pleasure to read your contribution each week.

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    1. Thom Carswell Avatar
      Thom Carswell

      Thank you so much Kecia! Your comment really lifted my spirits this week.

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