100 words

for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers on a Wednesday!

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I’m lost for words, my mind’s been plunged into darkness. I have but a couple of hours to find a way in which to tell her how I feel.

Something always told me she felt the same. That neither of us dared speak of it for fear of ruining our friendship.

One last chance. If I fail, she’ll say goodbye, never knowing how much I’ve longed for us to be as one.

Beyond the gloom of my room the sun shines. Surely that’s good.

A couple of hours, that’s all, then our lives may change. For better, or for worse.

 

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43 thoughts on “100 words

  1. Sadje's avatar Sadje July 24, 2024 / 15:56

    A cliffhanger Keith. What happened next?

  2. Bianca Alina's avatar Bianca Alina July 24, 2024 / 15:56

    This is so beautifully written, Keith!

  3. beth's avatar beth July 24, 2024 / 16:07

    What’s next?

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 24, 2024 / 16:59

      Not a clue – I’m beginning to wish I hadn’t written in the 1st person!

  4. Neil MacDonald's avatar Neil MacDonald July 24, 2024 / 17:26

    Is this written in the stars? Or the beginning of a stalking habit? I wonder

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 25, 2024 / 16:15

      Stalking hadn’t occured to me! Now I’m worried!

  5. Dale's avatar Dale July 24, 2024 / 18:04

    Oh, I do hope he reads her right! Actually, I am going to choose to be positive 😉

      • Dale's avatar Dale July 25, 2024 / 16:25

        I like to think so!

  6. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff July 24, 2024 / 23:02

    Dear Keith,

    I so hope things work out the way he wants them, too. Beautifully written.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

  7. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin July 25, 2024 / 01:25

    Intriguing story Keith. Lots of unknowns left as threads for the reader to ponder. Sunshine is always a good sign, I think!

  8. msjadeli's avatar msjadeli July 25, 2024 / 04:08

    Sometimes you have to take the plunge. You know limbo is about as close to hell as you can get without being there.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 25, 2024 / 17:24

      If he doesn’t, he’ll forever wonder if it might have been.

  9. beth's avatar beth July 25, 2024 / 05:15

    I hope they jump into it

  10. MrBinks's avatar MrBinks July 25, 2024 / 11:54

    Nicely written, and nicely read.

  11. Angela Adams's avatar Angela Adams July 25, 2024 / 12:40

    This is deliciously relatable. I’m not pins and needles…is it yes or no??

  12. Sandra's avatar Sandra July 25, 2024 / 15:29

    Faint heart and fair ladies… and all that. I liked this.

  13. GHLearner's avatar GHLearner July 26, 2024 / 15:03

    This is a risk we all must take, love doesn’t come free. I hope he finds the courage to speak. Beautifully told.

  14. Liz Young's avatar Liz Young July 26, 2024 / 17:32

    Go for it,Keith – in that waistcoat you can’t lose!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 28, 2024 / 16:06

      Funny you should mention that, whenever and wherever I wear it, strangers come up to me and comment on it!

  15. plaridel's avatar plaridel July 26, 2024 / 19:36

    i love the positive vibe you bring here. i wish him luck.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 28, 2024 / 16:07

      Thanks, plaridel. Several days have passed now, I must ask him how it went!

  16. R.M. Carlson's avatar R.M. Carlson July 28, 2024 / 16:41

    Nicely written! Built up the tensio to a cliffhanger. Dying to know what happens next!

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