Charli’s Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Prompt:
April 8, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that “rethinks the hero.” Define the hero, comparing or contrasting to the classic definition. Break the mold. What happens to the hero in the cave? Is it epic or everyday? Is therre resistance or acceptance? Go where the prompt leads!
Pint-Sized Heroes
Four-year-old Nina watched her classmate’s plight curiously.
Joey had been struggling with that same jigsaw for the last ten minutes, and no guidance from his teachers was accepted.
Slowly, Nina sidled along until she was next to him. A pint-sized compadre, not as much of a threat as the adults who towered above.
She tentatively picked up the correct piece, turned it the right way, and handed it to Joey.
He popped it in, the tongue of determination that had been sticking out slipped back in, turning into a smile.
I think Joey just found his new jigsaw hero.
https://carrotranch.com/2021/04/09/april-8-flash-fiction-challenge-2/
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 11, 2021 @ 13:23:44
Nice!
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Apr 11, 2021 @ 13:49:47
💜💜💜
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Apr 11, 2021 @ 13:23:31
Beautiful, Ritu. I’ve seen so many of these heroes.
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Apr 11, 2021 @ 13:50:12
💜 each child is capable of being a hero, Norah. 💜
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Apr 12, 2021 @ 10:32:55
Indeed they are, Ritu. 🙂
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 23:23:22
Fantastic attempt, Ritu! I love how you led us into the story with only a few words.
Considering how well you did, I’m sure you would have no problem writing a flashku or two. It’s a new genre I recently created: https://abpoetryjournal.com/announcing-flashku/. 🙂
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Apr 10, 2021 @ 08:36:55
That sounds like an intriguing genre. I’ll definitely look into trying 💜🙏🏼
And, thank you 🥰
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Apr 10, 2021 @ 17:23:07
I look forward to reading what you come up with. 🙂
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Apr 10, 2021 @ 17:29:37
I’ve emailed myself your post!
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Apr 10, 2021 @ 17:40:17
This is getting serious. 😉
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Apr 10, 2021 @ 17:53:49
🤣
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 22:11:23
Love it Sis 💜❤️
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 22:18:09
Thanks, Sis 💜
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 22:21:24
💜💜💜
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 21:24:53
What a tender story, Ritu. Your piece is a fine example of heroes coming in small packages.
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 21:49:44
Charli, I think every child is domeone’s pint sized hero. Children save our lives in so many ways 🥰
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 20:17:21
wonderful wee winners!
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 20:30:01
Indeed, Sis!
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 14:36:41
Terrific use of imagery and pint-sized emotion!
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 14:49:13
Thanks, John! Kids are just amazing!
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 14:02:21
Awh, that’s cute!
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 14:03:34
Thanks Sis 😊
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 11:46:12
It’s good to have an ally (or compadre) lend a hand in those difficult situations. This is a sweet story, and, like Joey, I smiled at the end 🙂
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 11:48:14
I see things like this a lot, as an Early Years teacher. Each little individual is a tiny hero in themselves 🥰
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 11:17:12
lovely story Ritu
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 11:41:31
Thank you, Di 💜
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Apr 09, 2021 @ 12:05:26
Most welcome!
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