Charli’s prompt this week:
February 15, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story on ice. It can be an event on ice, a game on ice or a drink on ice. Go where the prompt leads you…
As she poured the scotch, Paula could hear the cracks as the warmth of the liquid began the melting of the ice cubes in the tumbler.
If only she could be like that drink, and her presence the liquid that slowly caused the ice around his heart to melt…
She didn’t know why he was so cold towards her, they’d barely spoken twice, since he started coming to the bar where she worked, but she was determined.
He was a good looking guy, and by all appearances, well off too.
And she was a girl who needed looking after…
https://carrotranch.com/2018/02/15/february-15-flash-fiction-challenge/
Lisa A. Listwa
Feb 22, 2018 @ 03:45:04
Ah, those first two lines are terrific! Love the mood you create, the sensory detail.
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Ritu
Feb 22, 2018 @ 06:50:06
Thank you so much Lisa!
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Charli Mills
Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:03:08
There seem to be cracks in both characters that could be healed with some shared warmth. A creative take on the prompt, Ritu!
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Ritu
Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:37:37
Thanks Charli!
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anuragbakhshi
Feb 19, 2018 @ 08:54:11
Great noir feel to it. Lovely story Ritu.
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Ritu
Feb 19, 2018 @ 10:45:21
Thank you 😊
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syl65
Feb 17, 2018 @ 04:16:40
A romantic mystery…
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Ritu
Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:38:23
Oh yes Brother! A mystery is good for everyone!
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syl65
Feb 17, 2018 @ 23:17:56
Always intriguing!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Feb 17, 2018 @ 03:13:16
This is lovely, Ritu.
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Ritu
Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:37:57
Thanks Tonya!
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Annette Rochelle Aben
Feb 17, 2018 @ 02:12:26
Well, I could change my name to Paula…
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Ritu
Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:37:44
Ha!! 😀
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dornahainds
Feb 16, 2018 @ 23:58:01
Great cliffhanger.. 😎🥀😎🥀😎🥀
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Ritu
Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:36:47
Thank you Dorna ❤
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Colleen Chesebro
Feb 16, 2018 @ 21:01:50
Nice one, Ritu. I’ll have a glass of wine. 😀 ❤
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Ritu
Feb 16, 2018 @ 22:09:08
Cheers! 🍷
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Colleen Chesebro
Feb 16, 2018 @ 22:10:53
Cheers!
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iScriblr
Feb 16, 2018 @ 18:01:42
Wonderful!👏👏
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Ritu
Feb 16, 2018 @ 18:02:35
Thank you!
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Kelsey @ There's Something About KM
Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:43:43
Love this.
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Ritu
Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:57:59
Glad you enjoyed Kelsey!
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debyblogs
Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:40:06
Lovely.
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Ritu
Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:57:48
Thanks Deby
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robbiesinspiration
Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:34:54
Excellent, Ritu.
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Ritu
Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:57:40
Thanks Robbie!
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