Photo prompt – Marie Gail Stratford
He watched the building with narrowed eyes. He knew that the moment of truth had finally arrived. He didn’t want to do it but had no choice. Your opinion didn’t count. They inched closer to the highrise. He placed his hand in the back pocket and found what he was looking for safely hidden. He watched the innocent strangers on the street who had no idea what was about to transpire. They reached the entrance and his girlfriend entered bloomingdale’s. His worst nightmare just became a reality.He withdrew his wallet from the pocket and clutched his credit card desperately……
Author’s Note : This post is a part of Friday fictioneers, a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other storieshere.
He’s got no chance! 🙂
You bet!
Dear Dr. Ryan,
Welcome aboard the Friday Fictioneers bus. Apparently, your MC is also getting ready to be taken for a ride. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you very much! Enjoying being a part already!
Oh dear! Is he already paying for her? Foolish fellow. 🙂
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Haha…. I share your sentiments
First you had me in terror, and then you had me laughing. Great post, and welcome 🙂
Thank you very much
That’s why I carry my own card! Great story and very truthful! I feel sorry for the forlorn husbands sitting in the chairs provided for silent husbands. Good story and entertaining!
Thank you
“his wallet” . . . I was thinking about a weapon. Sad how we have coming condition to that thought, especially after recent events. But your story does describe the feeling husband sometimes feel.
Yes it is sad that our first thoughts go to a weapon. Hopefully things change soon. And yes hope those husbands are safe too
Hahaha! You had me there for a minute!
Thank you for dropping by! 😀 All the best for #NaNoWriMo
Oh yes, I know that feeling! Nice one Ryan.
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Oh no! I feel sorry for you!
The buildup is awesome. I thought it was a bomb triggering that he had in min. Kudos!
Thank you 🙂 For him, it must’ve felt like a bomb 😀
That was a nice one. Had me laughing.
Thank you 🙂
Ha ha! Ryan! I love how you had us all stressed then gave me a torticolis with your shift!