Abandoned?
“We will be buying that piece of land there from the Council.” Jenkins said pointing at the map. “We’ve been given a green light to develop the site into luxury apartments. I have assurances that there will be no problems or delays.”
“I see. So what is that land being used for at the moment?” Bartlett asked.
“I believe it’s an abandoned playground.” Jenkins stated.
“I’m sure I’ve seen children still use that one.”
“Well, only the children from poor families still use it, and who is going to listen to their complaints?” Jenkins pointed out.
“True.” Bartlett conceded.
Joanne Fisher
Word count: 99
This was written with the prompt about a place where children once played provided by the Carrot Ranch March 13 Story Challenge.
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Quite sure that this conversation actually happened. Awesome flash fiction, Joanne.
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Thanks. I suspect it has too.
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Abso-fraggin-lutely it has.
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This is very sad, Joanne. It’s not only the playground that’s abandoned.
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Ouch. Yep, there’s too much a ring of truth in this fiction. Well done.
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Yes I think so too. Thanks!
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Fantastic take on this prompt, turning it on its head and questioning whose presence is counted as worthy of notice.
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Oh dear… but you’ve got the characters so well. Good job! Well done Joanne
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Thanks 🙂
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