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THE LAKE - a hundred word story for a hot day.


THE LAKE

That summer was a scorcher but the townsfolk were still shocked when Brandon appeared in shorts. 
His boss asked why he couldn’t at least get a leg that looked human, but Brandon said he was hot and they’d have to get used to it.
After work he walked round the lake, wishing he could grab a swim, but knew his stump would be too much.
Until Sadie got caught in the weeds, and he tore off his leg to dive in, then hopped ashore with her in his arms.
He swam every day after that, and at Christmas he married Sadie.
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The photo prompt this week was taken by J Hardy Carroll and posted on https://rochellewisoff.com/  If you follow the Blue Frog link from Rochelle's blog you can read other stories by Friday Fictioneers..

My Big News this week is that last Saturday - just inside my self-imposed deadline of June - my historical novel Helter-Skelter went live on Amazon. 
Publishing this book has been a dream for a long time. Some years ago an agent took it on but she couldn't find a publisher. Many of those she approached said I wrote well, but they didn't want an author who lived abroad and wouldn't be instantly available for publicity purposes!!
Well, now I'm back in England, the book has undergone a thorough edit, and here it is. If you click on the cover image the link will take you to the right page on Amazon.
For those of you who read A Volcanic Race and are waiting to read the sequel, be assured that I am working on that right now. I hope Wolf Pack will be out later this year.

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44 comments:

  1. Helen Baggott05/07/2018, 13:09

    Lovely!

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    1. liz young05/07/2018, 13:11

      Thanks Helen - and you're first again! X

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  2. Iain Kelly05/07/2018, 15:59

    So glad he found Sadie, in every sense :-)

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  3. draliman05/07/2018, 16:57

    Lovely story :-)

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  4. going through introspection05/07/2018, 17:05

    Lovely, sweet, romantic. Beautiful story☺😍Congratulations on your book! Will check it out on Amazon soon. I wish you all the success.

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  5. Alicia05/07/2018, 17:58

    A happy ending! Thank you.

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    1. liz young05/07/2018, 22:13

      I was in the mood for a happy ending today!

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  6. Dale05/07/2018, 18:26

    A wonderful story, Liz.

    And congrats on the book... Hmmm.. was looking for something to read...

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    1. liz young05/07/2018, 22:14

      Thanks Dene. Helter-Skelter would be a good holiday read!

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  7. plaridel05/07/2018, 19:41

    great story. i loved it.

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  8. lisarey1990@gmail.com06/07/2018, 03:59

    Sweet piece.

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  9. woman walks max06/07/2018, 09:22

    Like the attitude of your man - good for him. And a happy ending. Well done.

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    1. liz young06/07/2018, 15:27

      He's got the right attitude, I agree. Thanks WWM

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  10. Sandra Crook06/07/2018, 16:44

    A feel-good story. I was due one. :)

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    1. liz young07/07/2018, 15:16

      Thanks Sandra - have I been a bit doleful recently?

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  11. Keith's Ramblings06/07/2018, 17:14

    Aww, that's lovely! He's one nice guy.

    Click to read my FriFic tale

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    1. liz young07/07/2018, 15:17

      Sadie recognised that too. Thanks Keith

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  12. Patsy06/07/2018, 17:26

    Lovely happy ending.

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  13. Jaya07/07/2018, 04:47

    Nice take. Congratulations on your book !

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  14. Susan A Eames07/07/2018, 12:47

    Ah, nice one, Liz. Love the photo prompt, but I'm too busy this week to join in.

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    1. liz young07/07/2018, 15:19

      With a house full of family, I'm not surprised.

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  15. Dawn07/07/2018, 16:04

    Wonderful perspective!

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    1. liz young07/07/2018, 18:14

      Thanks Dawn.

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    2. Anonymous08/07/2018, 17:27

      He deserved that happy ending! And many congratulations on publishing your book. A fantastic achievement, Jilly, Sugar on the Bee.

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    3. liz young08/07/2018, 20:58

      He did deserve it, and thanks, Jilly.

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  16. Aesop Clerk07/07/2018, 16:10

    An elegant write.

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  17. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields07/07/2018, 16:10

    Dear Liz,

    Who needs a leg when it comes to love? Sweet story.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. liz young07/07/2018, 18:16

      Thanks Rochelle - I was afraid I'd get lost among the Independence Day stories. I read every one this week, and commented on all but those which wouldn't let me.

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  18. Unknown07/07/2018, 17:30

    Nice story and congrats on the book!

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  19. Russell08/07/2018, 12:28

    I guess he found swimming with a stump wasn't as difficult as he'd imagined. And, he got a bonus with Sadie. How wonderful.

    Congrats on the book publication.

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    1. liz young08/07/2018, 13:53

      His main achievement in my book was overcoming his embarrassment. Thanks Russell.

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  20. Ellie Scott09/07/2018, 16:34

    Love the happy ending!

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  21. Gah Learner09/07/2018, 21:11

    This is simply beautiful. Two legs don't make you a whole person, they all understood that quickly.

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