“I need my locks changed again.”
“Why?”
Louise exhaled and seized a handful of streaked hair. “Billy lost, then found the extra key.”
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“He’s returned it?”
“I don’t trust that woman we met at the party the night he gave me this ring.”
“So…”
“She grabbed my hand, ‘Look at this?’” she said and fluttered her fake lashes at Billy. Six months she pursued him until we broke up.”
“Devious.”
“He came begging for it last week—for her.”
Margie’s eyes bulged, her mouth as wide and round as a grapefruit. “I see you weren’t obliging.”
“He’s the one who proposed, and I accepted in good faith…and now…”
Insistent knuckles pommelled the door. “Excuse me.”
“You! Get out.” Louise slammed the door and latched it. “It’s her; she’s obsessed with this ring, and dares come here? How had he afforded something this incredible?”
“Might be hot?”
“Then, I’ll hide it.”
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This is for the Fall Quarter of Flash in the Pan. The theme is Disturbed.
The word limit for Obsessed is 150 words. I used them all.
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How the Cookie Crumbles 
December 17, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Okay…I’m just curious now. 🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 3:23 pm
I’m worried…bad things are bound to happen. Ha ha.
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December 17, 2013 at 10:07 pm
A great story! Very powerful.
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December 18, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Thank YOU, Sharon Bonin-Pratt. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining the conversation. 🙂
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December 17, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Might be hot! Oh boy, tell us tell us, what happens here. I want to know. Good hook, Tess! 🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 3:20 pm
No spoilers, Okay, but maybe someone loses her finger or is that her sleep? The boyfriend comes back followed by the new girlfriend etc. 😀
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December 17, 2013 at 10:34 pm
and the plot thickens 🙂 x
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December 18, 2013 at 3:18 pm
And that’s a good thing…isn’t it? 😀
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December 18, 2013 at 3:45 am
Sounds like trouble is brewing.
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December 18, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Trouble is interesting. Ha ha.
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December 18, 2013 at 4:58 am
BIG trouble…keep ’em coming 🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Trouble is adventurous. Ha ha.
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December 18, 2013 at 4:07 pm
😉
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December 18, 2013 at 4:31 pm
😉
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December 18, 2013 at 5:51 am
I don’t think it’s hot! I think it’s part of something else. It leads to greater treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!! (greater than him!). Another fabulous flash!
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December 18, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Thanks, Colleen. Adventure awaits. Maybe even jail time. Bwahaha.
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December 18, 2013 at 8:50 pm
Uh oh….. 😉
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December 18, 2013 at 9:28 pm
😛
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December 18, 2013 at 6:08 am
Tess, pulls you right into it in such a short time. Really good. Not a bling girl myself, but I do like to look at all the pretties in the jewelry store window. Nice writing. 🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 3:03 pm
What some females will do for / with a little bling. 😛
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December 18, 2013 at 9:43 am
And there really are women who are like that. It boggles the mind.
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December 18, 2013 at 2:59 pm
The world isn’t as squeaky and shiny as it looks. 😦
Thank you for joining the conversation.
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December 18, 2013 at 12:02 pm
yes indeed, the plot does thicken…where is this going to end!!!
Tess, Wishing you a magical Christmas season and all the good things in 2014! 🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Thank YOU, Geraldine. The same to you, PLUS, plus. 😀
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December 18, 2013 at 12:19 pm
You’re very good at these dark ones Tess 🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 2:55 pm
I never start out planning anything dark…. 😉
Thank you, Gilly.
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December 18, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Ok I broke my rule…haha big surprise I bent it I mean lol I don’t read other flashes til i,m done with mine ..but I felt compelled and couldn’t resist today. Love the suspense.. ♥ Lizzie
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December 18, 2013 at 3:39 pm
I’m the same. I’m always afraid I’ll pilfer an idea without realizing or get stumped. I like to wait for the print copy to read them all, then I can sit back with my feet up and enjoy.
Thank you, Lizzie for commenting.
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December 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Ive been remiss..and behind. I will make it point to get around more often..like a new years resolution..but shhhhh..dont tell cause I dont make them. 😉
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December 18, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Mum is the word. 🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 4:39 pm
Phew..! Maybe I should try one or two this year..next year oh ..2014..just for fun..=-O
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December 18, 2013 at 9:48 pm
🙂
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December 18, 2013 at 7:34 pm
🙂 Now this is WordPress talent!? DId you ever write a book?
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December 18, 2013 at 9:32 pm
*Blush. Toe in the floor* I AM working on one but so what, isn’t everyone? 😛
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December 20, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Not finished yet. Maybe it will see the light of day. Not sure when because I spend so much time immersed in the blogging world. 😉
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December 19, 2013 at 1:12 am
No need for you to blush. I will be in line for your book.
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December 20, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Oh, yeah. The book I haven’t worked on for ages because I’m an addicted blogging fiend. 😛
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December 19, 2013 at 11:50 am
Over the top, Tess. I am a bit worried how your mind works like this. Hmm….That’s a lot of twists for so few words.
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December 20, 2013 at 1:11 pm
Wellllllllllllllll, the theme is ‘disturbed’ and I’m digging d.e.e.p.
😛
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December 20, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Hehe
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December 20, 2013 at 3:37 pm
😉
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December 20, 2013 at 4:52 am
I am wondering what will happen next…
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December 20, 2013 at 12:37 pm
*whispers*
You get to decide how to play it out. 😛
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December 20, 2013 at 12:38 pm
😉
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December 20, 2013 at 1:33 pm
😉
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December 20, 2013 at 1:04 pm
And you used them to full effect. Well done!
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December 20, 2013 at 1:31 pm
*blushes and toes rug*
You are most kind, SIR.
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January 13, 2014 at 8:59 am
Very disturbing, I’m worried for her!
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January 13, 2014 at 2:55 pm
Hey, Rita! So n.i.c.e. to see you drop in. Love to hear your comments.
Obsession is a sickness and I worry too.
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January 17, 2014 at 11:42 am
Sounds like someone had a narrow escape here!
And if it’s hot, taking it straight to the police might be the perfect revenge…
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January 17, 2014 at 1:03 pm
It would be but people are competitive and g.r.e.e.d.y. 😛
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