100 Candles
Serena came through the front door. The hallway was full of lit candles and there was a trail of rose petals on the floor that led to the bedroom. On the bed was the largest box of chocolates she had ever seen. The card read:
My dearest love, 100 candles for the 100 days we’ve been together. May there be many more ❤️
As a romantic gesture it was grand, Serena thought, though a little strange. She opened the box and sampled a few. Then she opened up her bag and grabbed what valuables she could find. She left by a window.
Joanne Fisher
Word count: 99
This was written with the prompt 100 candles provided by the Carrot Ranch May 21 Flash Fiction Challenge.
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And that is a brilliant twist.
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Originally it was going to be a romantic story, but then the twist came to me.
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It was brilliant. Works so well. One of the best flash fictions I’ve seen, you should feel proud
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Thanks 😊
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🙂
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I liked the twist too. I like a thief who pauses to enjoy a few chocolates. That gives your character more… character.
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Thanks 😁
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I was expecting a cute bunny, but you twisted its little head off…
Good job, Joanne!
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As I do sometimes 😉
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A painful ending for the romantically inclined. Well written, Joanne!
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Originally it was going to be a romantic story, but it changed.
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Nice twist! I was expecting something darker (a murder perhaps), but the burglar angle was more satisfying.
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Haha, what a way to make use of the situation!
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It was originally going to be a romantic story, but it changed…
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I liked how it went. Was the change due to a 99 words limit?
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No just a sudden flash of inspiration on how to end the story.
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