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CARVED HEART - A STORY IN 100 WORDS

 


 CARVED HEART

At preschool, Sam and Josie shared paint-pots and finished each other’s pictures. They weathered the storms of senior school together, and at fourteen pledged eternal love, carving SJ inside a heart on a tree.

Then Josie went to university, promising, “I’ll be back.”

“But you’ll be different,” said Sam, sadly.

Josie became Josephine, MD of a successful company, her photo in the papers, while Sam built houses with his Dad.

Eventually Josie returned. “I should have stayed – we belong together.”

Sam showed her their carved heart, the initials divided by time. “Not any more, Josie – we’ve grown apart.”

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Here we go again with another Friday Fictioneers' image that prompted a 100 word story. I still haven't mastered Blogger's new format - why DO these site insist on changing thigs? - but my thanks still go to Rochelle for hosting us from her seaside holiday spot.

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26 comments:

  1. Helen Baggott 13/08/2020, 14:34

    Oh, Lizy. That's beautifully sad. Well done, Sam!

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  2. liz young13/08/2020, 14:52

    Thanks Helen - Josie will regret this for the rest of her life, I fear.

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  3. Helen Laycock13/08/2020, 15:02

    Such a familiar story to me. Even the builder part!
    But luckily without any regret about who I finally ended up with.

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    1. liz young13/08/2020, 15:49

      Did I hit a nerve? Glad you made the right choice, and thanks Helen X

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  4. Iain Kelly13/08/2020, 16:03

    I was expecting a happy reunion at the end. Surprised by the downbeat ending. Well done Liz.

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    1. liz young13/08/2020, 17:48

      Not so much downbeat as realistic. Thanks Iain.

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  5. plaridel13/08/2020, 17:29

    being apart doesn't guarantee that love will last. there's always something coming in the way for better or worse.

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  6. Neil MacDonald13/08/2020, 17:53

    We are the people our journeys have made us. He's right

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    1. liz young13/08/2020, 22:42

      He is, I hope he marries a local girl and has babies!

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  7. Linda13/08/2020, 19:36

    Aw, not a Hallmark Movie ending! But sometimes, you just can't bridge the gap.

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  8. Susan A Eames13/08/2020, 20:24

    Yes, this happens. Very believable story, Liz. Good writing!


    Susan A Eames at
    Travel, Fiction and Photos

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    1. liz young13/08/2020, 22:44

      Thanks, Susan. They'll have lovely memories of childhood, though.

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  9. Swallows and Lilies13/08/2020, 23:49

    Sad for Josephine but Sam's right - people do grow apart over time.

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    1. liz young14/08/2020, 07:44

      Think of all those best friends we've loved and lost, and the lovers!

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  10. Bill14/08/2020, 18:24

    Sadness well told. I like to think what grows apart can be replanted and grow back together.

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    1. liz young14/08/2020, 22:46

      Maybe, or perhaps they need to continue separately.

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  11. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields15/08/2020, 19:31

    Dear Liz,

    I was hoping for a happy ending. But not every story ends in one, does it? Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. liz young15/08/2020, 22:59

      Thanks Rochelle, and welcome back home!

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  12. Curlytop17/08/2020, 18:10

    Aahhhh ... goals took precedence then reality kicked in only it was too late.
    I liked it. A love story without the happily ever after.
    Have a wonderful week … Be Safe
    Isadora 😎

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  13. Curlytop17/08/2020, 18:12

    Google is playing havoc on my comments.
    I'll leave my url:
    https://insidethemindofisadora.com/

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  14. liz young17/08/2020, 22:56

    Google is being a pain tight now!

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  15. Laurie18/08/2020, 02:20

    Wow, this is sad and lovely. Time changes us all.

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