A flash of fiction …

for Friday Fictioneers

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I work in a soulless office performing mind-numbing chores. My colleagues think I’m boring. Little do they know that come nightfall I swap clerking for twerking!

How do I look? Lipstick’s perfect. My bouffant? Another swoosh of hairspray I think. Off with my cardigan and slippers, on with my slinky dress and highest heels.  I’m on my way!

My favourite club. The noise, the lights, the people! Look, there’s handsome Rob from work chatting up Sally from accounts. Called me dreary yesterday. What’ll he make of me now? Move over gall, I’m coming!

I need a pee first.  I must remember to use the lady’s room not the men’s!

 

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73 thoughts on “A flash of fiction …

  1. Iain Kelly's avatar Iain Kelly February 3, 2021 / 14:01

    Nothing like letting your hair down at the weekend Keith! 🙂

      • Iain Kelly's avatar Iain Kelly February 3, 2021 / 17:30

        If I had any hair left, I would!

  2. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff February 3, 2021 / 14:04

    Dear Keith,

    I’m glad I set my coffee down before I read this. You made me laugh out loud. Stellar use of the prompt.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 3, 2021 / 15:45

      I’m pleased you did – put down your coffee, and laugh! This has to be one of the strangest prompts you’ve provided us with!

  3. Tannille's avatar Tannille February 3, 2021 / 14:16

    After all that twerking one does need the bathroom! Great take on the prompt.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 3, 2021 / 15:46

      I bow to your superior knowledge Tannille! Cheers.

      • Tannille's avatar Tannille February 4, 2021 / 04:33

        lol I have to laugh at that!

  4. Sadje's avatar Sadje February 3, 2021 / 14:31

    This is wonderful Keith

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje February 3, 2021 / 16:31

        It’s a pleasure

  5. liz young's avatar liz young February 3, 2021 / 15:18

    Great story – and now I think I understand what twerking is!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 3, 2021 / 15:48

      Thanks, Liz. I bet you can’t wait to have a go!

  6. Sandee's avatar Sandee February 3, 2021 / 16:07

    I love your sense of humor and you write so very well. Such a fun read. I was there.

    Have a fabulous day, Keith. 🙂

  7. oldentimes's avatar oldentimes February 3, 2021 / 16:37

    So good! My nephew Chevelle is your obvious inspiration. She says thanks!

  8. msjadeli's avatar msjadeli February 3, 2021 / 17:57

    As John Lennon sings, “Whatever gets you through the night.” Such an entertaining tale, Keith.

      • msjadeli's avatar msjadeli February 4, 2021 / 16:54

        You’re welcome 🙂

  9. ceayr's avatar ceayr February 3, 2021 / 18:00

    Oh thanks a bundle, old chap, that’s an image I’ll never unsee!

  10. relaxitsallwrite's avatar relaxitsallwrite February 3, 2021 / 18:45

    Laughed out loud at, “I swap clerking for twerking!” …then read to the end. Omg so good! Loved the “twist” 🙂

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 4, 2021 / 13:47

      So pleased you liked it – and her! Thanks so much.

  11. plaridel's avatar plaridel February 3, 2021 / 23:55

    when nature calls, one can’t really hide his true identity. 🙂

  12. Danny James's avatar Danny James February 4, 2021 / 01:41

    Always have to remember how you identify that day.

  13. Dale's avatar Dale February 4, 2021 / 13:11

    What a fantastic take on the prompt, Keith!

      • Dale's avatar Dale February 4, 2021 / 14:20

        😊

  14. Dora's avatar Dora February 4, 2021 / 16:09

    Talk about living a double life! 😂

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 4, 2021 / 18:55

      Actually a hausmann by day hence the reminder to use the right toilet in the evening! Cheers Larry.

      • larry trasciatti's avatar larry trasciatti February 4, 2021 / 19:06

        That’s what I thought. Hey, I picked up on it right away but somehow wasn’t a 100% Positive

  15. elmowrites's avatar elmowrites February 4, 2021 / 17:25

    So many great lines in this one, Keith! And I love the fact that your character’s reaction to seeing people they know is to approach, not shy away.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 4, 2021 / 18:58

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it’s much appreciated.

  16. Russell Gayer's avatar Russell Gayer February 4, 2021 / 20:22

    Excellent piece, Keith. I think he’s going to have some fun with those co-workers before the night is over.

  17. Nobbinmaug's avatar Nobbinmaug February 5, 2021 / 02:07

    I imagine it’s hard to twerk on a full bladder.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 5, 2021 / 11:49

      … or if you’re windy! Not to be recommended!

  18. granonine's avatar granonine February 5, 2021 / 02:39

    I hope you remembered to stuff your bra. And I love your frogs 🙂

  19. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan February 5, 2021 / 09:43

    There is nothing like a double life to spark up a boring office.
    Having to remember which toilet to use made me laugh out loud.
    The CCA (Centre for Contemporary Arts) in Glasgow have designated their toilets
    Gender Free.
    Now I was confused; a woman walked into the Gents (Sorry, Gender Free with Urinals).
    I mean what do you say?

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 5, 2021 / 11:26

      If that’s the future, sales of those Shewee devices will rocket! Cheers James.

  20. draliman's avatar draliman February 5, 2021 / 16:02

    Yes, careful about your choice of toilets, wouldn’t want to spoil the illusion!

  21. Brenda's Thoughts's avatar Brenda's Thoughts February 5, 2021 / 22:06

    Very entertaining tale, especially given the strange prompt (haha). It was a difficult one for me. Have a happy weekend, Keith!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 6, 2021 / 10:59

      A strange prompt indeed!It took us in so many different directions. Thanks Brenda.

  22. Inside the Mind of Isadora's avatar Inside the Mind of Isadora February 6, 2021 / 18:59

    Indeed, a fun little tale this week, Keith.
    It’s all in the shoes. You’ve got to have the right shoe.
    A very enjoyable write and a great use of the prompt.
    Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎

  23. Laurie Bell's avatar Laurie Bell February 7, 2021 / 09:56

    Fabulous darling! This is a fun piece. Certainly a way to party after hours

  24. Sarah Potter Writes's avatar Sarah Potter Writes February 7, 2021 / 16:20

    Oh, Keith, this is such a good take on the prompt. Really funny. Well done! 😀

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 8, 2021 / 10:18

      I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Sarah, thank you.

  25. Woman walking Max's avatar Woman walking Max February 8, 2021 / 14:04

    Wow Keith – how inventive of you. Great. word pictures, prompted my curiosity about what happened next !

  26. Michael Humphris's avatar Michael Humphris February 8, 2021 / 20:57

    You took me back 50 years, well done.

  27. notestowomen's avatar notestowomen February 8, 2021 / 21:09

    Very creative take on the prompt, Keith.

  28. ahtdoucette's avatar ahtdoucette February 8, 2021 / 23:13

    I love this story so much! I hope they have a fun and fabulous time. I had fun reading!

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