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Just What Was Going On: Fiction Friday

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The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.

FF 102 Rich Voza

Photo copyright Rich Voza

Just What Was Going On

“When does the sun finish rising?”

“Some days earlier, in the summer, some days later, in the winter. The moon, too, is different every day.”

Different every day? She wanted to believe her mother, but thought some independent verification was needed. Parents, Jenny learned in her eight and a half years, sometimes said silly things, things that weren’t always true. As soon as they got home from the airport, Jenny was going to turn on her computer and find out just what was going on. Tomorrow, she planned to get up before dawn to make sure this wasn’t a joke.
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For How Long

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Fiction: For How Long

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A river full of memories

For How Long

Lilah’s favorite quote was “Do something today your future self will thank you for.” That’s how she talked Tina into taking kayaking lessons. “Everyone has to be doing something,” Lilah said. “Let’s make it something fun.” But Lilah died unexpectedly, unceremoniously, unmistakably.

This would be Tina’s first time on the water alone. No instructor, no classmates. She picked up the oar. The river was full and not to be fought against. Still, she made headway in her chosen direction. This isn’t how she envisioned it as they laughed at the idea of their newest adventure. But now Tina knew she could do it alone, she would do it alone – for as long as she had to.
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