Charli’s prompt this week:
November 29, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “into the dark.” What must a character face? Write about an encounter, journey, relationship, or quest. Follow the ship’s lights on gloomy seas. Go where the prompt leads you.
Into The Dark
Swaying slightly, she stumbled out into the dark.
It took Penny a few moments for her eyes to adjust to the dim light.
The door had slammed shut behind her.
Why had she decided to have that last drink?
She knew alcohol and her didn’t mix, yet all it took was the encouragement of a few mates, and she was knocking them back.
And with each drink, came confidence.
She danced, and smiled, and flirted.
But he took it too far.
The pushing to the toilets.
The clawing hands.
She shoved him and ran, fleeing via the fire exit.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 06, 2018 @ 07:25:36
a #metoo theme written so well it gripped, well done Ritu 🙂
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Dec 06, 2018 @ 07:29:07
Thank you so much Kate.
To be honest, I watched an episode of EastEnders where a girl has been dealing with rape, after dropping making, resulting in sex without consent… It made me think so much about how a lot of women are targeted purely because they are deemed to be ‘up for it’ just because they like to enjoy themselves. Definitely a #metoo piece xx
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Dec 06, 2018 @ 07:30:48
yes … having fun, flirting should never make one ‘fair game’ … consent needs to be reviewed also, great writing!
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Dec 06, 2018 @ 08:20:24
Thank you 💜
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Dec 05, 2018 @ 22:08:45
Wow, such powerful writing, building tension, exposing vulnerability, and then the predatory attack and escape. In 99 words! Good job, Ritu!
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Dec 05, 2018 @ 22:22:07
Thank you so much for appreciating this Charli 💜
There is so much of this going on out there…
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Dec 07, 2018 @ 03:02:56
It’s frightening how a woman who caves into social pressure to have fun can end up under attack.
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Dec 07, 2018 @ 06:49:59
True…
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Dec 03, 2018 @ 12:36:49
A scary story with a good ending.
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Dec 03, 2018 @ 13:05:50
Thanks Jennie!!
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Dec 03, 2018 @ 14:52:07
You’re welcome, Ritu!
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 20:22:08
Unfortunately no fiction at all.
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 21:09:35
No sis… It’s reality for a lot or women…
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Dec 03, 2018 @ 19:11:13
Very sad…
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Dec 03, 2018 @ 19:11:38
😢
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 17:22:44
All too real Sister…
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 17:28:50
Sadly…
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Dec 03, 2018 @ 01:02:19
Yes…
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 16:22:03
Eww.. grateful I am, that I no longer drink
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 16:31:32
Me too sis… Well, only in safe environments… Xx
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 12:38:25
Oooh, very scary, Ritu.
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Dec 02, 2018 @ 14:06:43
Seen it happen… Too often…
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