3/19/2010

Friday Flash 55

 

Cutting the Cord

The day they tied the knot was the first day of “happily ever after.”  Or so she thought.  Who knew he would be so controlling?  He held her so tightly, she was suffocating. 
She met him at the front door, the knife behind her back.  Taking a deep breath, she severed the tie that binds.

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This was written for G-Man's Friday Flash 55.  There are lots more 55s at his place.  Stop in.

35 comments:

  1. You are such a die hard romantic. LOL


    Mine is here: My Invisibility

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  2. That was so literal and shocking to the senses! Excellent 55ve!

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  3. whoa....scariness...
    nice 55, but thats a bit harsh for leaving the toilet seat up...smiles.

    my 55 is up!

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  4. Yep, that's one way to sever that cord, ouch. Didn't see that end coming.

    My 55 is Everything I Lack

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  5. That's too bad there really wasn't a 'happily ever after'.

    Here's mine Take Pleasure - 101

    Have a super terrific weekend.

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  6. Now THAT was unexpected. There's a little diabolical in that lovely mind of yours.

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  7. Buzzard: Ah, shucks, I know. Just can’t help myself. I’m such a sap for happy endings. ;-)

    Anthony and Mona: Thank you!

    Brian: Yeah, maybe, but you should have seen what he did to the toothpaste tube!

    Peter: Sometimes a woman’s gotta do what a woman’s gotta do…

    Hootin’ A: I’m guessing that for her, it WAS a happy ending.

    Lou: Diabolical? Moi??? My own sweet self? Glad I could surprise you.

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  8. wow -- i guess there was no turning back or a hope for reconcilation on this one!!

    well told.
    smiles,

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  9. Didn't see that coming. Nicely played.

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  10. Wow! I thought conveying my thoughts in just 100 words difficult. This is an astounding 55 words with romance, frustration, mystery, and a whodunit all rolled into one neat package.

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  11. Actions speak louder than words...

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  12. wow,
    that's horror movie clips...
    gifted writing,
    cheers!

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  13. http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/55-how-do-you-relax-during-weekends/

    thank you for checking me up!
    new hand...

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  14. phew! good one!

    perfect photo for this too, i like it

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  15. Jessie: No, not much of a chance at all. ;-)

    Tara R: Thanks. To tell the truth, I didn’t see it coming either.

    Teresa: Thanks! I’m so glad you liked it.

    Nessa: I am woman; hear me roar!

    Stan Ski: Indeed.

    Ji: Thank you.

    Lettuce: Thanks!

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  16. Can't say I didn't see that one coming. I'm getting visions of Lorena Bobbitt...

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  17. I loved this one - there are a lot of controlling people out there!

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  18. Whoah! Now that's taking measures into your own hands.

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  19. WOAH!!! I loved this one. Didn't see that ending. Good for her :)

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  20. I loved the line "He held her so hard she was suffocating" When love mean control, it's no longer love, rather a passion for possession. Very-well written.
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  21. That's one way to solve the problem!

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  22. Wow! Very nicely done and such a surprise ending ... and all in a mere 55 words!

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  23. Excellent - hope her circulation was up to it after all that tight holding ;-)

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  24. A full story in 55 words- now that's amazing!

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  25. Mojo: Huh. That never entered my mind. Wouldn’t work, though, because he’d probably have survived.

    Sherry: Yup.

    AA: Ya gotta take care of yourself, ya know?

    Thom: You got that right.

    Maha: Same to you!

    Connie: Thanks!

    Sandy: There were no doubt others, but she always preferred the shortest route.

    Ms. Daisy: Thank you!

    Larry: Thanks for the link. I’ll check it out.

    Jabblog: Oh, yeah, and it got better!

    Grandmother: Thank you!

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  26. http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/wise-words-award/

    creative writing award for you,
    Happy Sunday!

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  27. Patti,

    AWESOME! I kept thinking I have seen your FF. Talk about keeping the LAST FOR BEST! You just kick off my week with a BANG!
    Pleased to tell you that I know EXACTLY what you are talking about, I took the plunge too, after 12 years of a bad marriage.

    My SUPERHERO SUNDAY my Sunday 160 and Microfiction Monday for your perusal and SUNDAY STEALING!

    Have a BLESSED and FRUITFUL WEEK !

    hugs
    shakira

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  28. Ji: Thank you! I am honored!

    Shakira: Thank you! Have a great week!

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  29. Succinct, efficient and concise. You got a lot of work done in 55 words! :)

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  30. Wow. This reminds me of my ex. Apart from the knife part of course. Excellent.

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  31. Ti: Thanks! Are you home from the race?

    KB: Oh, good. So glad you weren't commenting from Cell Block B!

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