August 8, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a poisoned apple. Let’s explore dark myth. Deconstruct the original or invent something new. Negotiate the shadows, shed light, but go where the prompt leads you!
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She was different, though didn’t understand why.
They came from the same gene pool, the same background, the same upbringing.
They had grown up together, been taught the same values, attended the same school.
But she was different, and she knew it.
She stood out. It wasn’t intentional, and the others tried to put her down, swamp her with their opinions and demanding attention.
Their offspring were the same as them.
Calculating, scheming, self-centred and selfish. No good deed done or thought of unless it benefited them.
Where had the poison originated?
And thank god she not been affected.
Is there a good chance that you would have kept on waffling, if you didn’t have to follow the word count limit?
It depends on what I’m writing about! My first posts were almost 1000 words and I thought too much, so I tried to keep them around 500. Once I get the bit between my teeth though, I’m off like a shot so put the ‘grab tea and biscuits’ warning at the beginning!
Fits the Prompt.
Thanks!
A pleasure
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Love this!
Thanks Anne.