For Six Sentence Stories where the given word is Scale.
I’m taking the rik of attempting a five part story without knowing the words Denise is likely to throw our way in the weeks to come!
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She thought she was alone, but how wrong she was for day and night she was followed, watched, her every move observed.
He never showed himself, moving from doorway to doorway, watching from coffee bars and hiding in crowds; at night, peering through cracks in closed curtains and watching as she moved from room to room, no, she was never alone.
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She led a happy life, her social diary was crammed full, always the first to be invited to parties and never short of invitations to the theatre and restaurants and while there were men in her life, she preferred the company of several, rather than the commitment of one.
She didn’t want to run the risk of entering into a steady relationship again, the last one was alright at first, not particularly exciting, a little dull in fact, but as time went on he began controlling her, becoming unnecessarily suspicious, jealous of her other friends and constantly monitoring her every move, domination on a grievous scale.
When it became intolerable she asked him to leave but strangely, he didn’t argue, he didn’t beg her to change her mind, and promised that she would never see him again and whatever happened in her life he would be out there protecting her; quite what he meant, she never really understood, but he left, and to this day, years later, she’s not seen him or heard anything about him.
But unknown to her he is still out there, still part of her life, she, a part of his; a life he lives in the shadows.
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Thanks to Denise at GirlieOnTheEdge for hosting.
Very interesting start Keith. Keenly awaiting for next week’s installment
Thanks so much, Sadje, I’m keenly awaiting next week’s word!
You’re most welcome
Wow! There is a lot packed in those six sentences. So good!
A bit of a squeeze! Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Well done for the start of a thriller tale. “He” needs to get a life of his own, but obsession usually doesn’t for allow that.
I can’t see that happening anytime soon! Whether or not he does in the future, I’m yet to decide!
That’s right. You’re the one that’s calling the shots on this, so you could smarten him up. 😉
I like the intrigue Keith…I am sure you will find ways to connect the upcoming and unknown parts of the plot. Sounds like fun, actually!!
I hope so! I know where I want it to go, I just hope I manage to achieve it!
Awesome!! Happy creating!!
With a protector like him, she should ask him to come back.
His idea of protection isn’t necessarily hers!
Wow! This is riveting, Keith! I hope you’re not teasing with this being Part One! I want more!!
Worry not, it will continue but to where, I know not!
Enjoyed this Six.
Both as the story presented in six sentences and as an implied technical (story telling) challenge.
Cool
Great beginning
Fingers crossed I can come up with a great ending! Thanks, Beth.
Such a domineering person won’t let this go anywhere good. Great start to your story.
Exactly! Thanks, Mimi.
Love the backing track, Keith. You know how to set a mood – perfect for the intrigue and suspense you are building.
Looking forward to Part 2.
I’m pleased it had the desired effect, Denise! I’m looking forward to seeing the next word!
Excellent, Keith. Looking forward to the next instalment.
That’s much appreciated, thanks, Chris.
Scary 😳
Excellent set up for a longer story.