No Regret
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 16 January 2025
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| Photo Credit: Jennifer Pendergast |
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Ella was his first love. They were sophomores at a Catholic school beside the church. Above the nave was a choir loft that became their hidden rendezvous. It was there Tommy stole his first kiss from Ella.
During school breaks they slipped away until the parish priest discovered their secret. It was a scandal that became the talk of the town.
Unsurprisingly, both were expelled. Looking back, Tommy felt no regret for being caught. Fate had a playful sense of humor. Years later, they returned, older and wiser, to marry in the same church where their love story had begun.
First Kiss
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 12 December 2025
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| Photo Credit: Dale Rogerson |
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It was in the back alley that Tommy stole a kiss from Ella, the girl next door. From the moment her family moved into the apartment building, he’d felt an instant connection. She was pretty, smart, and full of life.
The kiss was timid and full of apprehension. For this unanticipated move, she slapped him hard.
“Is that all you can do?” she smirked.
He was stunned. Had Ella not grabbed his arm, he would’ve almost run crying to Mama.
“But it was a good start,” she added.
Relieved, Tommy realized he’d better improve next time, preferably without getting slapped.
Let It Be Me
The Night He Became a Man
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 5 December 2025
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| Photo Credit: Rochelle Wisoff-Fields |
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After all these years, the store looked exactly as Josh remembered. As a young teenager, he’d worked here, stocking shelves and running errands.
Mrs. Smith was behind the counter when he walked in.
“Hello, Mrs. Smith! Do you remember me?”
She stared at him from head to toe, her eyes widening in surprise. “Josh, it’s nice to see you again!”
Josh couldn’t help but recall the night he became a man. He was working in the back room when she’d made a pass at him.
“Hey, Liam!” she suddenly yelled. “Come over here! I want you to meet your dad!”
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