Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge now presented by Susan Spaulding, who has just taken over from my old friend Al Forbes.
Welcome aboard, Susan, and thank you for continuing this great weekly prompt.
The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in the picture (below).
Susan’s photo this week brought to mind David Niven’s autobiography, which I have never read.
No matter…
Click on this link to enter your tale, and see what others have written.
© Susan Spaulding
Click here to hear the author read the tale:
The Moon
I am finished.
As in beat.
Done.
All through.
Nothing left to give.
Life is too hard.
I feel the despair eating at my insides.
The door opens, I hear her cross the room.
I don’t acknowledge her, don’t move my head.
She touches my arm.
I quake inside.
Without any apparent pressure she turns me to face her.
Her hand reaches up, brushes my cheek.
She smiles.
Without appearing to move, she guides me to a chair, sits me down.
I am now looking up at her.
She puts her hands on my shoulders, draws me to her.
My cheek is against her body.
She strokes my head, tousles my already unkempt hair.
We stay like that for an eternity.
Or maybe two or three minutes.
Then she speaks.
It’s okay, she says, I understand.
I try to shake my head, but she is pressing it to her.
I know it is difficult, she continues softly, but you can do it.
I shrug slightly.
I don’t need the moon, she says, or anything fancy.
But I believe in you.
And, if I did want it, I know one thing for certain.
You would get it for me.
Sound Bite Fiction 
A strange mix of emotions here. Love and adoration, but fear and maybe loathing as well. A feeling of being helpless yet completely enthralled. Nice one CE. Hugs
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Oh my! Wonderful bittersweet story!
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I do love an ‘Oh my!’
Thank you, Donna
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Lovely, glowing moment between two people. The flow is great, the touch of words soft and gentle, same as her words and touches for him. Well done.
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Thank you, sometimes it just works, in words and in life.
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So so lovely, made me all goose-bumpy. Btw, I too had written a story inspired by David Niven’s autobiography once, which, incidentally, I have read 🙂 https://jagahdilmein.wordpress.com/2018/03/12/the-moons-a-balloon/
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I am delighted, sir, this is my first goose-bumpy!
Thank you.
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Décoiffer les cheveux! J’aurai du y penser .
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on a un accord, mes cheveux et moi, on se laisse tranquil
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Cet accord ne marche que pour toi !
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I think David would be proud of this story, C.E. Well done, once again.
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Thank you, Susan.
Are you enjoying your first day?
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Yes I am. Only one hiccup and a pretty good response to the prompt. I think I can do this lol
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Wonderful and tender.
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Maybe a tad unScottish!
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Wonderful
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Gee, shucks!
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Deep.
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Thank you, sir
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Very good writing, Ceayr.
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Thanks, Neel
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Possibly one of your absolute best, CE. Loved it.
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I am glowing here, Sandra, big big thank you
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