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/
But I Smile Anyway... 
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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Feb 22, 2018 @ 06:50:06
Thank you so much Lisa!
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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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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:37:37
Thanks Charli!
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Feb 19, 2018 @ 08:54:11
Great noir feel to it. Lovely story Ritu.
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Feb 19, 2018 @ 10:45:21
Thank you 😊
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 04:16:40
A romantic mystery…
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:38:23
Oh yes Brother! A mystery is good for everyone!
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 23:17:56
Always intriguing!
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 03:13:16
This is lovely, Ritu.
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:37:57
Thanks Tonya!
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 02:12:26
Well, I could change my name to Paula…
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:37:44
Ha!! 😀
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 23:58:01
Great cliffhanger.. 😎🥀😎🥀😎🥀
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Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:36:47
Thank you Dorna ❤
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 21:01:50
Nice one, Ritu. I’ll have a glass of wine. 😀 ❤
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 22:09:08
Cheers! 🍷
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 22:10:53
Cheers!
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 18:01:42
Wonderful!👏👏
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 18:02:35
Thank you!
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:43:43
Love this.
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:57:59
Glad you enjoyed Kelsey!
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:40:06
Lovely.
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:57:48
Thanks Deby
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:34:54
Excellent, Ritu.
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Feb 16, 2018 @ 17:57:40
Thanks Robbie!
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