100 words!

Keith's Ramblings

For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt.

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I suggested we have a drink. That’s all, just a drink. I wanted nothing more, except some peanuts to nibble on of course. The next day she invited me for a drink. If she’s paying, why not I thought!

That evening something unexpected happened. It wasn’t just nuts I fancied nibbling. No, suddenly she became the light of my life!

We had a few dates; the only ones I’d previously had were those sticky things you eat.

Our romance didn’t last. The light went out like a candle in the wind.

Which reminds me, my torch needs a new battery.

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Prod Froggie to see the squares!

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PHOTO PROMPT © Lisa Fox

48 thoughts on “100 words!”

  1. Dale's avatar Dale Sep 18, 2024 / 14:24

    Hahaha! Excellent take on the prompt, Keith!

    Gotta keep on lookin’, I guess! Though I suspect he’s all about the chase, anyway.

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  3. ben Alexander's avatar ben Alexander Sep 18, 2024 / 14:42

    You’re really good at these fun flash fiction pieces, Keith! ❤

    ~David

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  6. CGraith's avatar CGraith Sep 18, 2024 / 16:27

    love the connection to the photo…’light of my life’. A cute tale of a ‘fail’.

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  7. granonine's avatar granonine Sep 18, 2024 / 16:38

    He seems quite philosophical about the experience. Fun story, Keith 🙂

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  8. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli Sep 18, 2024 / 17:18

    Wonderful, whimsical wordplay in this delightful double-entendre display of storytelling 🙂

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      • Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli Sep 21, 2024 / 16:57

        You’re very welcome, and The Fictioneers are always up to a challenge.

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  9. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin Sep 18, 2024 / 21:46

    How do you come up with these fabulous storylines, Keith. Well done. At least the dates (Midgjool etched) are sweet experiences.

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      • Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin Sep 21, 2024 / 17:07

        You are very welcome Keith, truly! Cheers. Happy Saturday!! P.S. My apologies I misspelled the name of the dates it is “medjool”

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  12. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff Sep 19, 2024 / 13:10

    Dear Keith,

    He doesn’t seem too upset over their breakup. Gotta keep that toch lit. Fun stuff.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Sep 21, 2024 / 11:32

      That’s the way he is, what will be will be – or not! Thanks, Rochelle.

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  22. GHLearner's avatar GHLearner Sep 23, 2024 / 15:12

    Too funny. I love the light theme and the puns with it. Let’s hope the next battery set will be longer-lasting.

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