Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.
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Friday Fictioneer prompt. Copyright Roger Bultot
The Routine
Jamie loved his wife dearly but he thought she was a bit fussy: always checking that the windows were closed, the oven and iron were off, and no faucets were dripping before they went anywhere. He waited for her to complete her routine each time they left the apartment.
While Mona was visiting her sister, Jamie prepared his meals, ironed his own shirts, left the bed unmade. He made a point of leaving the apartment without performing Mona’s exit routine, congratulating himself for being the reasonable one.
The way Jamie remembered it, he hadn’t left anything cooking on the stove.
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It's a long story ... 
A cautionary tale: well done.
Sometimes there actually *is* a reason for someone’s actions.
Bet Mona had a thing or two to say to him when she got back.
Yes, probably unrepeatable in polite company.
He’ll be in trouble!
Indeed. If he wasn’t so set on doing the opposite of what she did, he might have seen the reason *before* he (accidentally) set the building on fire.
A little OCD never hurt anyone.
So true. In some cases, it actually helps, right?
LOL..yes indeed!
Ha. Well done. Randy
Hah! Mona may have a problem, but it’s one that keeps them safe. So much for feeling superiour. Great story!
It’s easy to make fun of OCD.. But sloppyness has a high price too.
Great story and being sloppy can be dangerous. Very well done! Nan
There was a man who shouldn’t have been left alone in the house. I bet he won’t be again, Good story and well done, Tresha. 🙂 — Suzanne
Must not mock the cautious ones…