This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:
Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.
Use the current week’s prompt word – RIVALRY
Click here to hear the author read his words:
Ex-Wife
I have just received a phone call from my ex-wife, a lovely lady who has apparently abandoned any pretence of rivalry over the affection of our spoilt and frankly loathsome grandchildren to concentrate on hating me with a refreshingly sincere and admirably deep-rooted passion.
So I confess that I am surprised when she starts off the conversation by enquiring about my health.
Do you ever get sharp pains in your chest, she asks, as though someone has created a voodoo effigy of you, and is thrusting long sharp pins into your body?
Well, no, I reply, rather touched at her concern, but thank you for caring enough to ask?
She mutters something inaudible, and there is a short pause before she speaks again.
How about now?
Sound Bite Fiction 
haha what I needed for an afternoon giggle.
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And everyone knows there’s nothing better than an afternoon giggle!
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You made my morning coffee come spraying out my nose!
But it was totally worth it!
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That is an image I could have lived without, Liz!
But glad you enjoyed
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😂
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Oh la vache! Hope he stays immune to those pins!
Lol at this story, and the art – congrats to Phil Burns who has somehow conceived a Quentin Blake-esque Desperate Dan-ish most terrible granny ever! 🙂
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Tu parles français, TAM, très impressionnant !
Glad you enjoyed and extra pleased that you like Phil’s artwork.
We have created many projects together over the years, including:
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Merci CE, oui je parle français, mais pour moi c’est un peu difficile et compliqué. Et pour toi, c’est façile ou pas? Donc – after ten years living here I still struggle with this hard (yet beautiful) language. Didn’t study French at school so it’s all been on the hop while here.
Phil’s work is good company for your words! Your link didn’t show in your comment to the other work?
Salut,
Ford TAM
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Quand on est vieux, comme moi, rien est faclile, cher TAM!
(I hope I am correct in assuming that Ford is a man’s name).
Phil’s work is inspirational, always.
Okay, this link might work:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1VzeyCgI56mxrlkvVIlwcg
Bonne journée à toi
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Oui, c’est vrai ça… I am chalking up the dates and discovering this 🙂
Yes, correct – Ford, after my great grandfather.
And cool, I checked the link and subscribed under my Flaw 5 account.
Jack the Little Giant made me smile 🙂 Great idea to combine the stories and art like that on video format.
Merci, bonsoir, à bientôt, Ford
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That was well done damn darkly funny.
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Thanks, D, I love ‘damn darkly funny’
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Heeheehee! Somehow i am on his side here.
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I have to tell you, Mimi, he does not deserve your sympathy or support!
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Listening to you tell this, especially that last line, makes it even more enjoyable. Well done.
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Thanks, Pat, I’m happy that you find the readings worthwhile too.
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Hilarious. Do do that voodoo that you do so well.
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Thanks, Doug.
I once did Voodoo Donuts in Portland, Oregon!
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Indeed, a most serious beginning, C.E. You had me sympathizing until…..the end, lol. Excellent 😀
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Thanks, Denise, I do like to misdirect my reader…
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That’s a nicely ominous start: “my ex-wife, a lovely lady”. I also like how her character was revealed as she tested out her voodoo doll.
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In reality, Frank, my ex-wife is a lovely lady who would never stoop to such dreadful deeds.
I hope…
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Made me lol! Literally
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Well that has to be good, right!
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lol*
*compliment on an engage and humorous Six
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Thanks, Clark, very kind
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Well, a voodoo effigy sounds like a good way of deriving satisfaction…
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Each to their own, Reena…
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I am literally laughing out loud. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face! 🙂
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Very welcome, Chris, glad it hit the spot!
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Ooh err! Love this.
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I do like ‘Ooh err!’
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Excellent et hilarant.
J’ADORE! 😂
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Merci, Corine, mais pas hilarant pour le pauvre écrivain!
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Ouch!
I’m sure I shouldn’t be smiling, but it’s a deliciously sardonic piece of writing.
Love it.
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Smiling is good, Jenne, and the narrator is indéchirable, remember!
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