Thirty-nine words … – Keith's Ramblings

Thirty-nine words …

Nov 19, 2022Nov 19, 2022Keith's Ramblings

for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Bibliopole.

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His wife’s body was hidden beneath the books. No one suspected the humble book-seller.

Eventually, guilt prevailed.

He broke cover and admitted to killing Page thereby starting a new chapter in his life serving a prison sentence.

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39 words including the title

beth Nov 19, 2022 / 12:23

ha!

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 14:41
  
  Cheers, Beth!
  
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Ron. Nov 19, 2022 / 12:47

I hope this isn’t true, or at least that it’s only marginally true.

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 14:43
  
  Nice one Ron, I wish I’d thought of that word!
  
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ganga1996 Nov 19, 2022 / 13:40

Oh the wife’s name is Page?😊👌

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 14:52
  
  Got it!
  
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Michael B. Fishman Nov 19, 2022 / 13:48

And now he has all the time in the world to read. (I liked the wife’s nam!).

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 14:57
  
  Thanks, Michael. I just hope the prison has a library!
  
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Sadje Nov 19, 2022 / 13:58

Clever wordplay

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 15:02
  
  Thanks, Sadje, I was hoping it wouldn’t go unnoticed!
  
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  - Sadje Nov 19, 2022 / 15:03
    
    No chance 😻
    
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Christine Goodnough Nov 19, 2022 / 14:18

Not the best plan for your retirement years.

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 15:21
  
  Certainly not!
  
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rugby843 Nov 19, 2022 / 14:27

Very clever 👍🏻

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 15:22
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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poetisatinta Nov 19, 2022 / 14:27

Ha I love all your puns 🙂

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 19, 2022 / 15:44
  
  I love coming up with them, I’m pleased you spotted them!
  
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Suzette Benjamin Nov 19, 2022 / 19:50

Well justice will be served in the pen. And of course considering the context, he was bound to make a mistake!

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 20, 2022 / 14:46
  
  Very true Suzette!
  
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Susan St.Pierre Nov 19, 2022 / 21:00

Always fun to read your posts! 39-word playground here.

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 20, 2022 / 14:46
  
  That’s so kind of you Susan!
  
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susanrouchard Nov 19, 2022 / 21:11

Page and chapter, good pun with bibliophile. Tragi-comedy gem. Thanks Keith. Wishing you a restful sunny Sunday afternoon.

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 20, 2022 / 14:50
  
  Thanks so much for your delightful comment. Good wishes to you too.
  
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susanrouchard Nov 19, 2022 / 21:12

Sorry bibliopole.

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Patricia Nov 19, 2022 / 21:15

You are always so clever when using the prompts.

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 20, 2022 / 14:55
  
  What a nice thing to say, thanks so much, Patricia.
  
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messymimi's meanderings Nov 19, 2022 / 22:08

A fun and clever tale, as long as it’s just a story.

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 20, 2022 / 14:55
  
  Believe me, it is Mimi!
  
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Shweta Suresh Nov 20, 2022 / 03:37

Ohhh my God. That last line. A very clever play on words, Keith. Great take!

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 20, 2022 / 14:56
  
  That’s so kind of you Shweta, thank you.
  
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  - Shweta Suresh Nov 22, 2022 / 05:10
    
    You’re most welcome 😁
    
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The Sicilian Storyteller Nov 20, 2022 / 11:51

Page! Funny and so very clever of you, Keith … as always! 📚

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- Keith's Ramblings Nov 20, 2022 / 14:57
  
  I’m so pleased you liked it, thank you!
  
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Bill Nov 20, 2022 / 20:51

Please tell me their last name was Turner. 🙂 A story to be enjoyed. Well done, Keith.

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