“Before you leave, I must return these.”
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“What is this, Madame?”
“Love letters to your Maman.”
“Who wrote them?”
“They are from your Papa.”
“I know nothing of him.”
“You will know soon.”
“Who was it? Tell me.”
Madame grit her teeth. “He is Lord of this Manor.”
“Your husband?”
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The word limit for Return is 50 words. I used all 50.
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How the Cookie Crumbles 
September 25, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Really really good, Tess! I am into this one and want more. 🙂
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September 25, 2013 at 9:45 pm
Thanks, Paulette.
I have no idea why I got all French too. 🙂
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September 25, 2013 at 10:11 pm
I’m telling you, you’re in the zone. Happens in writing. Happens in art. I’d love to see you write more, more, more… you’ve got talent coming through.
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September 26, 2013 at 12:06 am
Paulette, you are such a sweet person. I write what I can. Sometimes, it ‘s an uphill battle to end at the finish line and the result is pleasing–other times–less. Thank you for your kind support. Your positive input is warming and gives me hope 😀
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September 26, 2013 at 9:48 am
Paulette I love your passion. Thank you. You have made me smile. 😀
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September 26, 2013 at 10:19 am
What you wrote about the uphill…and other times less… Don’t know an author who doesn’t experience this. Any writer, who’s honest, with maybe a very rare exception, experiences this. I think there’s a great story/novel in you, Tess, and if that were to ever come to pass, I’d be in line to read it. Have a great day. 🙂
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September 27, 2013 at 2:20 pm
Gosh, Paulette, you are a generous soul. Thank you. I’m blushing. 🙂
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September 25, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Oh my! I agree with Paulette, a little more please. 😉
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September 25, 2013 at 9:56 pm
😀
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September 25, 2013 at 10:09 pm
I love it. I’m tempted to try my hand at this flash creating, but it’s hard for me to say anything in 50 words!
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September 25, 2013 at 11:51 pm
Try it on your OWN with no eyes watching and see what happens. You will surprise yourself. I cannot write poetry, but you do… think about it. Where is the difficulty? 😀
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September 25, 2013 at 11:08 pm
I’m with nancyrae4, and admire your ability to concisely capture a drama that leaves the reader needing more!
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September 25, 2013 at 11:52 pm
You’ve always been a kind supporter. Thank you. :-|)
Thank YOU.
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September 26, 2013 at 9:48 am
You are a sweetie, SSM. Thank you. You’ve made my day.
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September 26, 2013 at 1:00 am
Page one, Tess, beautifully done. There’s a novel packed into that little gem. Have you ever thought of taking one of these story seeds and just keeping on going?
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September 26, 2013 at 9:43 am
Hm. No, I hadn’t but you make a good point. Next time I’m stuck, I must do that. Thanks so much, Naomi. 😀
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September 26, 2013 at 1:40 am
Yes Tess, this is one that could really go much further – although it stands beautifully as a flash.
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September 26, 2013 at 9:42 am
🙂
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September 26, 2013 at 3:38 am
This is a nice one Tess but you have omitted to use the word ‘Return’ within the script, it’s okay though as I have done this exact same thing. Have a lovely Thursday my sweet friend and please don’t take this comment as being rude, as this is definitely not my intention.
Andro xxxx
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September 26, 2013 at 9:42 am
Thank you, Gray. I have updated. I did this once before way back when but no-one commented. I thank you for your eagle eyes. 🙂
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September 26, 2013 at 4:47 pm
I was the one that spotted it on mine too, sometimes it makes me wonder how many of my reader base actually read whatever I am adding, and I have been considering taking off the ‘Like’ option for that very reason.
I hope that you don’t find that notion insulting, as I know many of my friends do read my scripts, but many that call in don’t and that is a fact.
Have a very nice rest of evening Tess 🙂
Andro xxxx
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September 27, 2013 at 2:11 pm
That thought has occurred to me too at times. Sigh.
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September 27, 2013 at 7:45 pm
Have a very nice weekend Tess 🙂 🙂
Andro xxxx
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September 30, 2013 at 10:56 am
😉
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September 26, 2013 at 1:36 pm
Ooh, Tess! And THEN what happened? A wonderful tease…
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September 27, 2013 at 2:17 pm
Thank you, Laurie.
Get rid of the embarrassing proof of husband’s roving eye; might as well get rid of all the evidence. 🙂
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September 26, 2013 at 1:46 pm
That had to have been a very awkward conversation!
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September 27, 2013 at 2:15 pm
😀
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September 26, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Love the fast pace because we don’t get a chance to guess the surprise before it really happens. Nice job.
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September 27, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Thanks so much. 😀
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September 27, 2013 at 6:47 am
This is an interesting one Tess, secrets! I like it.
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September 27, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Thank you, Val.
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September 27, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Ok, I’m hooked, so what’s next?:)
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October 16, 2013 at 9:42 am
This may well be your best yet, Tess. I love it.
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October 16, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Thank YOU, Red. Awesome you should say so.
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