He wondered if a mermaid was a fish or if he’d catch anything today or if the soldiers would spot him.
Once he was robbed. They almost killed him with the beating. He didn’t mind dying, but he had to bring fish home to Martha and Peter.
He was too delirious from the bombings and hiding to catch food. He slept till she woke him handing him more fish than he’d ever expect to see. “For Martha and Peter. And you.”
As she turned to dive into the water he thought he heard her say, “I’m not a fish.”
Text: Linked to Carrot Ranch April 26th writing challenge. This week the theme is “fish tale” for these 99-word stories. Come and join us.
Photos: “Water and Bird and a Lot of Other Stuff”, above, “Chicago Botanic Garden”, below.
News: Christopher Fielden is celebrating the release of two writing challenge anthologies today which support charities and give writers like myself something to do, Nonsensically Challenged Volume 2, and Tritely Challenged Volume 1. I have a story in each. You are welcome to submit stories for the next anthologies.
He heard his answer, wow. Nice story. Thank you for the link and it sounds like a win-win, publication and charity. I signed up for the news letter.
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I enjoy Chris Fielden’s humor. I am glad you liked the story, Miriam!
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You’re welcome, Frank!
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A wonderful ending to the story!
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Thank you! I am glad you liked it.
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A delightful tale Frank!
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Thank you, Peter!
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Very nice story, Frank. You covered a lot in a few words. I enjoyed this.
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Thank you, Dan! I am glad the challenge limit is 99 words.
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I really like your take, Frank. I read it over at Charli’s blog.
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Thank you, Robbie!
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Delerium Fishing
More For Cognitive
DisSoNancE NoW
iN OTHeR Wise
AQuaRiuM
SanE MiNoN FisH..:)
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I like the association of delirium fishing and cognitive dissonance. Thank you, Fred!
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Deliriously
Happy
Is nicer..:)
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Good that she saves the day, and sets him straight!
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I wanted a positive ending. Thank you, Charli!
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