No long intro here, just two acknowledgements:
To Ron Pruitt, for his absorbing image.
To Rochelle, for running the show.
And a story, below.
© Ron Pruitt
Friday Fiction Tears
I consider Ron’s photo at some length.
It is full of intriguing possibilities.
I can write any number of stories based on it.
I feel sad.
Not because of Ron, or his photo.
But I know that too many entrants will ignore the rules, yet again.
They write serials, expecting readers to remember, or reread, last week’s offering.
They write a single story for multiple challenges, usually doing justice to none.
They lack courtesy, do not properly acknowledge the photographer.
Some do not even acknowledge our hostess.
C’mon, folks, play the game here.
A 100-word standalone story.
And be nice!
I checked them all, seems I am good with the rules. Thank you for reminding us. 😉
There are not many who abuse them, Loré, but some do consistently.
You are not counted among them, I promise you!
I know it frustrates our mighty leader, and it absorbs all of our time.
Thank you for your support.
And thank you from your sometimes frustrated leader. This has been a special week for more reasons than one. Thanks to you both.
Now I know where to find the rules especially on a day that I sort of broke one of them.
Not sure if that is sincerity or sarcasm, CaH.
But thanks for visiting and commenting.
Not sarcasm at all. I genuine appreciation for the way you crafted the rules into a story. 🙂
Then I thank you for your kind words.
Not everyone is in agreement, it seems!
‘It was genuine’ not ‘I genuine’. Well we can’t please all of the people all of the time.
I got that, thank you.
Typos are permitted!
We can’t, and I don’t!
So your support is appreciated.
Bossy much? 😏
If supporting those who make the effort is bossy, then guilty as charged, Tracey!
🙂
I’m with Rochelle!
Attaboy, Paul!
Dear C.E.
As a rule, I’m not fond of multiple entries. Although sometimes a person’s second entry is better than their first, unlike the multiple prompt stories. 😉 Your story is a well-written read of my mind.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Perhaps it is easier for an uncouth fellow like me than for a well-bred lady like yourself to say things more bluntly.
I am happy that you approve.
Well said, sir.
Thank you, Patrick.
Support your local hostess!
Ah.. I think honesty to the challenge is the most important, apart from reading and commenting…
Absolutely, Bjorn, the rules are not difficult to grasp, are they?
And I agree with your second point, I know there are weeks when I don’t get to read or reply to many other entries, but most of us try, at least some of the time.
Nice! A story of the rules. Someone (else) has to say it.
Thanks, Claire, I think that Rochelle does so much, I just thought I’d chuck in my tuppence worth!
Well said. Re the multi-challenge entries, I am a member of a writing group where a flash fiction contest is held every week, the winner being the one to set the following week’s challenge. (It’s a poisoned chalice kind of thing). One of the worst types of challenge, and one guaranteed to send me heading for the hills is the one that goes, “x hundred words incorporating three kinds of fruit, an animal and a song title.” There’s no fun to be had, surely, from a mechanical rather than a creative exercise.
Glad you agree with the overall sentiments, Sandra.
And yes, the prompt should be open enough to allow imagination free rein.
I’m now trying to think of something with 3 kinds of fruit, an animal and a song title…
Laughing aloud now!
If you pick Oranges and Lemons as the song title you are almost there!
Very true, perhaps sneak in a lime.
Yes! Well said! And because of Rochelle’s request for feedback, I shall forgive you for submitting two entries! 😉
You are too kind, ma’am.
I thought I was a grump? Make up your mind! 😜
Okay, I lied.
You are a grump.
Just for you..
You’re both grumps. There! That settles it. <3 <3
😂