Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the prompt.
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Friday Fictioneer prompt. Copyright Jean L Hays
A New Direction
Marcy was numb from the announcement that the parent company was closing her division, going in “a new direction.” In three short weeks she went from employed to invisible.
She looked up, frozen on the sidewalk. Stupid sign, Marcy thought. US Route 66 was just a memory. Take another way to Texas, or California. Can’t they let go of something that didn’t exist anymore?
Her thoughts echoed back, as if bouncing off the signs. She looked up again; saw Begin. She heard her own words. Take another way. Let go of what didn’t exist anymore.
She stepped forward, and began.
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It's a long story ... 
A cold start with a hopeful finish. Nicely done!
Dear Tresha,
I think Marcy’s going to make it. Good use of the prompt. Good story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I have goosebumps!
Such a positive & great way to start! Let’s begin!
Fresh hope for the New Year!
Cheers:)
Excellent!
Dear Tresha,
A nice riff on the prompt and the journey we each hate to have to take. She’ll end up better for it.
Aloha,
Doug
Marcy’s going to make it. I like how you’ve condensed her whole back story so effectively, and led Marcy, and us, on in such a positive direction. Great story telling.
Good for her! You go, Marcy!
janet
It looks as though Marcy is a survivor and will make it. Good story, well done, Tresha. 🙂 — Suzanne