The new Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge is about generosity:
April 15, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that seeds generosity. Who is generous and why? Think of generosity as planting a future outcome. Go where the prompt leads!
Little Steps Back
by Dave Williams
Charles apologized, muttered “I thought I was ready,” took his coffee cup, left the table. Startling Scott. Yet he snagged sense, followed Charles from the cafe, joined him strolling the sidewalk. Scott said, “We clicked online, let’s not leave it like this.” Charles said, “I warned you.” Charles’s message on the dating website: long relationship ended, time passed, he was taking little steps back. Scott, pointing to the park a block away, said, “Let’s sit. You need a friend more than a boyfriend. I’ll listen when you’re ready to talk.” Charles gave a little smile as they kept walking.
copyright © 2021 Dave Williams
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That’s how relationships grow, small steps with generous imprints. I liked the phrase “snagged sense.” Well done, Dave!
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Thank you, Charli 🙂
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Patience is one of the most generous gifts. I love this.
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I certainly agree about patience as a gift. Thank you for reading the story and commenting 🙂
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What a generous attitude from Scott. He did indeed snag sense.
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He sure did … thanks for reading and for commenting 🙂
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