The Carrot Ranch Challenge:
In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “GLORIA”.
Click here to hear the author read his words:
Silver Spoon
I was the Golden Child, the first grandson, born with every conceivable advantage in life.
With family money behind me, I went to the best schools, then Edinburgh to study medicine.
I was blessed with good looks and charm, and girls flocked to me.
When I was thirty, wild oats well sown, I married Gloria, the right girl from the right family, who soon produced two fine sons and a darling daughter.
But I drank too much, abandoned the practice, my looks faded, and things fell apart.
Now my wife has left me, taking the children.
Sic Transit Gloria.
A well spun cautionary tale!
A rise and fall in 99 words with a warning to all at the end. I thought this was excellent.
Thanks, Michael, glad you enjoyed.
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Thus passes the glory, indeed.
If this is a true story, rest assured; from my vantage point you still have your good looks, charm and an enchanting voice.
Carry on, C.E. Carry on! 💫
Nancy, your cheque is in the post!
But, dear lady, you are in danger of turning an ancient head here.
Ancient? Pfft! Age is a case of mind over matter; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter ❣️
Clever tale. So did she go on a Mundi? 😉
No, Doug, I believe you can kiss me on a Mundi…
A life in 99 words and a brilliantly witty take on the prompt.
I’m still laughing here
Sometimes you have a thought that won’t go away and you just have to run with it, no matter how facile!
I found it amusing too!