It’s Wednesday-Friday again, the day we Friday Fictioneers put fingertips to keys and type out 100-word stories inspired by the picture prompt our Fairy Blog Mother posts. Hooray! for Rochelle! Thank you. And Hooray! to my fellow bloggers. I look forward to each and every one of your stories.
My Dear Mrs. Pinkington,
At the age of 85, I never thought I would find love again
but have discovered more beauty in you than any other woman.
Tsk. Tsk. You old fool
Nellie Pinkington inspects the barely visible surgical scars along her hairline.
I would be honored if you would agree to marry me as soon as possible.
In our waning years, we have little time to spare.
You don’t know the half of it.
All I own will be yours. Please say yes.
Sincerely, Walter
Grinning, Nellie opens the satin box containing fifteen
Or is it sixteen?
wedding rings.
Up From the Ashes 
Oh yes.. I think there will be little time in marital bliss…
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Nellie definitely has a way with men. Thanks for reading and commenting, Bjorn.
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I probably shouldn’t be rooting for Nellie, but…
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Thanks. I think that as a sly old chick she’ll appreciate your support.
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Ha, gold-digger Nellie. Poor Walter is falling straight into her trap. Great little tale, with a nasty twist.
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This was inspired by a story I heard on NPR some weeks ago. Thanks for stopping by.
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I clicked the “like” button, and I liked the writing because it reared up in me a repulsion, but I really needed to click an “ooh, that upset me” button. But, alas, there was none.
Good job upsetting me.
Randy
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Randy, Maybe in the end you should see the story as a warning. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.
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Oh my! Nellie is a collector 😀
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She likes things that sparkle. Thanks for reading.
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Oh, poor Walter. Nellie must have that elusive special something. Great writing, I like the subtle humour in this.
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Thank you very much.
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Poor Walter (and all the others)! I like Nellie’s thoughts interspersed with his letter.
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Thanks. I hoped that would work.
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subtly vicious
ha ha Tracey
I liked the format.
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Thanks, Tracey. I enjoy working with this format. Alicia
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I bet he has even less time than he thought.
This one had me grinning, Alicia. 🙂
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oh! I’m glad. Grins are best, arent they?
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Dear Alicia,
Methinks Walter’s years are about to wane faster than he thinks. Well written, sinister and funny.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, I’m so glad you saw both sides of the story.
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He just might be as bad as her, a match made in heaven or is that he’ll.
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An interesting thought. Something I hadn’t considered.
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Poor old Walter!
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Yep, time is ticking away… Thanks for reading.
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Oh oh femme fatale, there’s no fool like an old fool and she seems to have known quite a few
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Yes. She’s been a busy gal. I started with 25 men, then trimmed it down. Thanks for stopping by. I always appreciate it.
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Boy, it seems like Nellie has really found one terrific surgeon. Give me his or her number!
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I would but it’s the same one I use and I’m afraid we’d meet in the waiting room. Thanks for reading, Perry.
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Walter has fallen into old Nellie’s trap! I love the dark humor, Alicia. I’m rooting for Nellie myself even though it feels twisted. Well done.
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Thanks, Amy. I didn’t mean this to be funny but I’m glad it is!
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Could be the mood I’m in. 😋
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That must mean you’re in a good mood! I sure hope so.
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Good to know she’s still got it! 😉
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Yes! A little “science” helps.
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Oh dear!!
Nellie is nearly as nice.
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I know!
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I love this, Alicia. I wonder what Nellie does with the bodies. Good writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks so much Susan! I’m glad you liked it.
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