100 words

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In life, the climb to the top is not easy, but it’s well worth the effort. Once there, it pays to take care as the slide back down can take no time at all and should be avoided at all cost.

Unless of course you find yourself atop a magic slide. Shout ‘diamonds’ as you descend and you’ll land in a pile of sparkling crystals. Shout ‘gold’ and you’ll find yourself surrounded by golden coins.

However, let me offer you some words of caution; take care not to become overly excited and shout ‘weeeeee’ on the way down in error.

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Prod a Froggie to visit the squares!

Huge thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers

PHOTO PROMPT © Lisa Fox

19 thoughts on “100 words”

  1. Denise's avatar Denise July 8, 2026 / 14:03

    You are too funny. I’m laughing out loud.

  2. Kymber's avatar Kymber July 8, 2026 / 15:58

    This made me laugh. I’ll be careful not to shout “weeeeee.”

  3. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta July 8, 2026 / 20:06

    😄That is priceless advice Keith – I love it 🛝weeeee! oops 😕

  4. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li July 8, 2026 / 20:58

    lol! Trying to think of what I’d yell on the way down the slide…

  5. James Pyles's avatar James Pyles July 8, 2026 / 22:22

    Landing in piles of diamonds and gold sounds painful, but I guess if you can scoop enough of them up, it’s worth it.

  6. beth's avatar beth July 9, 2026 / 03:22

    wheeeeeeeee

  7. ceayr's avatar ceayr July 9, 2026 / 08:06

    I’m offended on behalf of the orange mutant and the aged and incontinent wherever they may wee. Sorry, be.

  8. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff July 9, 2026 / 14:58

    Dear Keith,
    Oh dear, that would be an embarrassing moment. Diamonds!!!!
    Shalom
    Rochelle

  9. Kwadwo's avatar Kwadwo July 9, 2026 / 17:44

    Sagely advice with a twist of humour.
    I love it.

  10. plaridel's avatar plaridel July 10, 2026 / 15:47

    i can’t help but shriek, weeeeee, as i finish your story. 🙂

  11. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall July 11, 2026 / 13:37

    That’s a giggle, or more… 🤣

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