The Safe Room

Keith's Ramblings

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Let me whisper it to you!

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It’s quiet outside. That doesn’t mean they’ve left, one or two of them could still be skunking around. The sound of them shouting and yelling earlier is still ringing in my ears. 

I managed to sneak away when they weren’t looking. I’m in a safe room now, I’ve secured the door and I’ll stay here until I’m certain that I’m free from danger.

She was expecting me carry out a deed for her. She said if I refused, the consequences would be dire. I can’t do it, I can’t. Why me? She said it was urgent, so hopefully, in my absence, someone else will have been given the mission.

I’ve been treated like a slave for too long. It’s time I started standing up for myself, time I began…

No. Oh no. I can hear footsteps. They’re getting louder. They’re coming my way. Control yourself. Don’t be afraid. Remember you’re in the safe room. No harm can … NO!

‘Yes dear, I can hear you. 

Don’t worry sweetheart, I’ve put the seat down. 

Of course I’ve sprayed the air freshener, my love.

The supermarket? You still want me to go there, precious? 

Can’t you send one of the kids, angel?

What do you mean you’ll deny me my …… okay honeybunch, I’ll go.

Yes, pet. 

Now’.

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I hate shopping.

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© Ayr/Gray

Thanks to Jenne Gray and C.E.Ayr for hosting The Unicorn Challenge

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37 thoughts on “The Safe Room”

  2. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin Dec 2, 2023 / 17:18

    Oh, well done, Keith.!! You got me thinking in a different direction on this one. That was not quote the ending I was expecting!!. A very well-told tale!!

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  3. Dawn Minott's avatar Dawn Minott Dec 2, 2023 / 17:45

    You did it again. Splendidly done.

    It’s the “yes pet” response that got me 😊😂😊

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  11. ceayr's avatar ceayr Dec 3, 2023 / 10:03

    Excellent, Keith, even by your standards.
    Although I should have guessed that prompt would bring out the best/worst of you!

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Dec 3, 2023 / 17:40

      That’s most kind of you… I think! Let’s just say it brought out the in-between of me!

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  13. jenne49's avatar jenne49 Dec 3, 2023 / 19:58

    Well, the prompt picture was just begging for your story, Keith, and you did it proud.
    So funny!

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  14. Margaret's avatar Margaret Dec 4, 2023 / 22:18

    There’s no such thing as a ‘safe room’ for him it seems. Poor man. Great fun though.

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  16. Liz H-H's avatar Liz H-H Dec 6, 2023 / 17:11

    That was SO good. I went straight to the audio and what a delightful reading! 🤣🤣

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