I don’t normally make more than 1 post a day, but, today is different…..I have to do my challenge lol
The first Writers Platform Building Campaign Challenge has been set.
Write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, including a poem. Begin the story with the words,
“Shadows crept across the wall”
These five words will be included in the word count.
Write in the same genre you normally write
Make your story 200 words exactly
Here’s my offering. It’s kind of a stand alone piece, but, as I like to write quite dark stuff I can see it developing into a longer story, with quite a bit of nastiness *snigger*
Perfect
Shadows crept across the wall as Sophie made her way down the small alley that ran between the houses.
“Lee? Are you there?” There was no response, so she continued, picking her way through the stinging nettles. Searching her pockets for her torch, she shone the light out and jumped.
“Lee! Don’t do that!”
“Sorry Soph. It’s not far, follow me.” He placed a cold finger across her lips and winked.
Following him across the damp grass Sophie thought of her warm bed and the fact that she had to be up at six for work. But Lee was so charming. All the girls at work fell over themselves to talk to him, even the older married ones.
Suddenly, Lee stopped and crouched down. Sophie did the same, although she wasn’t quite sure why.
“What exactly are we looking for?”
“Shhhhh…..there, look.”
Sophie’s eyes followed his to a small mound of earth a few feet away.
“Oh wow.” She whispered.
“Gorgeous aren’t they?”
Sophie stared in wonder at the three badger cubs who were playing, oblivious to the human presence. It was then and there she decided, that she would be Mrs Lee Harding, no matter what the cost.
I can see this ending up with Sophie being obsessive about Lee, to the point where somebody is gunna get hurt 😉
Right, I spose I better get dressed now then lol
lovely story……. but I want to know where it ends, more more more 🙂
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Awwwww…..thanks hon 🙂
I may finish it one day lol
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I agree!! I want to know more of the story! Love it!
I’m entry @19
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Oops I mean #19 lol
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Thanks Jess 🙂
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What a sweet romance!
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Thanks hon 🙂
Although, I have visions of Sophie being a bunny boiler lol
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Nicely done!! I LOVE the badger cub part, so sweet. I think I may have a crush on Lee 🙂
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Thanks Kerri 🙂
I have to say, I’ve got a bit of a crush on Lee myself lol
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I want to know more of the story!! Nice work! 🙂
I’m #37
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Thanks Alyssa 🙂
Lol…..I will finish it one day 😉
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The ending made me smile . . . I wasn’t expecting that at all. Very good! 🙂
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Thanks hon 🙂
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I, like the rest, want to know what happens next! Roland
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Lol….thanks Roland 🙂
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I definitly want to read more. I checked out your “about me” and you need to get to editing. This makes me want to read your books too!
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Lol…..awwwwww, thank you so much honey, you’ve made my day! 🙂
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Loved the badger cub part! Great story — getting a thumbs-up from me! Thank you for visiting Speaking from the Heart.
Laurie Buchanan (#92)
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Thanks hon 🙂
You are very welcome 😉
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Very well written and like others I am intrigued to know more. Curious though about what kind of torch you can keep in a pocket.
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Thanks hon 🙂
I envisioned one of those brightly coloured ones you can buy in Paperchase (well, here in the UK branches). Theyre tiny…i quite fancy a pink one myself, although i wont be Badger hunting with it thats for sure lol
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I remember doing that when I was a young girl, fantasizing about the boy I would marry. Kind of dreamy and fantastical. Nice! But watch out for those badger cubs. If that mama comes around, those kids are in deep trouble!!
entry #96
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Thanks for stopping by Nancy
There’s kinda something very attractive about a guy who loves animals isn’t there
Ahhhhh, now that’s something I could add to the story!
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Loved the ending. I’m glad you’re feeling better today. We writer’s have to stick together. You did a great job with this flash piece.
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Lol, thanks hon 🙂
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How sweet. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Nice twist to this and thanks for comment on my bloggy 😀
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Thanks hon 🙂
You’re very welcome.
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LOL. Yeah…I could see it turning into obsessive as well, but that’s fun!
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Hi there 🙂
Thanks hon, I’m glad I’m not the only one lol
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Cute! I was afraid it was going to get scary at the end, but then it was nice.
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Hi 🙂
Thanks hon…..I was tempted, but that comes later 😉
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I thought the mound was going to be from a hole Lee dug for Sophie’s grave. Badger cubs was much better. Nice twist.
I’m #88. Comments welcome.
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Ahhhhhh, now there’s an idea 😉
Thanks hon
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I thought the badgers were an interesting element to the story and I was left wondering how their “romance” would play out. Good job.
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Don’t be fooled Stacy….it WILL turn nasty 😉
Thanks hon
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Hope she doesn’t go the “Fatal Attraction” route! LOL! 🙂 Good job! I’m #61.
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Hi Christy 🙂
I was kinda thinking of that lol
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How precious, showing her baby badgers! He sounds like a keeper! 🙂
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Thanks for commenting hon 🙂
He does doesn’t he!
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Intriguing, well you’ve got me hooked as to where the nastiness would come in if you make it longer. I thought he was going to show her a buried body or something! Made for an interesting twist at the end. Nice job.
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Thanks Nick 🙂
Lol…..I just envisage Sophie as the obsessive type 😉
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Great story. Loved the romance. 🙂
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Thanks hon 🙂
Romance isn’t my usual thing….but I thought I’d experiment lol
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Well , it was good. Especially since it wasn’t your thing. 🙂
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Very cute. I was not expecting the badger cubs. Would love to know where it goes next.
I’m at #151
A2ZMommy and What’s In Between
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Thanks hon 🙂
Neither was I *snigger*
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More, more!!
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Awwwww, thanks hon 🙂
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Cute love story. You always fall for the baby badgers! 😉
Tale Spinning #58
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Thanks hon 😉
I’d love to see one in real life myself! Lol
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How sweet is he!
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Thanks hon 😉
I’ve got a crush on him already lol
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I love how you wrote this. 🙂
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Awwww, thanks honey 🙂
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