The Carrot Ranch Challenge:
In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Secrets”.
Click here to hear the author read his words:
Secrecy
You said it was love at first sight, but I’m not sure even you believed that.
I think it was more about lust, about the secrecy and the excitement of stolen moments – forbidden afternoons in cheap hotel rooms, on a blanket on that secluded beach, or even in the back of your new car – that put two marriages at risk.
Well, neither marriage survived when your brakes ‘inexplicably’ failed as you swept into the always deserted car-park above the gorge.
I met his wife at the funerals, of course.
She seems nice, and in need of comfort…
What a fine fellow, this narrator. Even as he mourns his own wife he is willing to comfort the new widow.
Well done, this.
I don’t think he’s shedding too many tears, D!
All wrapped up nicely in 99 words!
Thank you, Gloria.]Things happen, or are made to happen, and life goes on, for some…
Great twist at the end, CE. Cleverly written.
Thank you, Nicole
They deserved it….perhaps…
Laughing.
The death penalty for a wee bit houghmagandie?
You’re a harsh lady, Cassa!
Only perhaps…
Still laughing.
Only perhaps you’re a harsh lady!
Hahahahaha I am a die hard fan…just kidding
I’ve liked your comment, but you made me a laugh too! Exactly what my mother would say, Cassa. No sympathy for those who do wrong! 😄
I meant to reply to Cassa Bassa 😄 Not sure I did!
😄 I promise in real life, I have more compassion.
I believe you 😆
A twist, so well done and so naughty to boot!
I can’t always be sugar and spice, Liz!
Not complaining. 😂
Funny how loud inverted commas can shout in changing the thrust of a story.
And how much information can be contained in 99 words.
A wry tale with a satisfyingly twisted ending.
Love it.
Laughing.
Air quotes can be effective, hmm?
Glad you enjoyed, Jenne
Oh so typically you, CE, with that neat little twist at the end that sneaks up and grabs you by the (fill in body part here).
Something tells me the widow won’t be lonely for long.
Well done, dear boy.
I had to have a lie down again, Nancy, after deciding on the body part to be grabbed.
Thank you, ma’am!
At least you’re getting your naps in, CE.
Always a pleasure!