Hello everyone and a warm welcome to Part 3) of the entries for my weekly: “Fiction in A Flash Challenge 2021. Week #42.
Today I’m featuring a contribution By D L Finn.
Last week I set the following Challenge:
Hello everyone and welcome to my new “Fiction in A Flash Challenge!” Each week I’ll be featuring an image and inviting you to write a Flash Fiction or Non-Fiction piece inspired by that image in any format and genre of your choosing. Maximum word count: 750 words.
Here is the image prompt and D.L.Finns contribution.
Denise says … “I did another 99-word story for the picture.”
WHEN THE CLOCK STOPPED
The delicate porcelain clock trimmed in gold had stopped running at exactly 4:08 a.m.—when I took my first breath.
“You were my miracle.” Mother would say, dusting the clock no one was allowed to touch.
Now it sits on my mantel. My grandson tried to fix it, but the motor, and the clock’s arms, wouldn’t budge.
Today I woke up feeling unwell. I picked up the phone to call my doctor when I heard a gentle ticking. The clock was running.
Then, everything disappeared into a golden glow, and I found myself gathered in my mother’s arms again.
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Another fabulous image prompt, Soooz:) Thank you for having me here.
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Always a pleasure, my friend. 😊
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Such a beautiful story thanks Denise!
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Thank you, Eden:) xo
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Again, a good one Denise. 😁
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Thanks, John 🙂
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I loved your story, Denise. I have my grandmother’s clock sitting on a mantle. Your story sparked all kinds of memories. Thank you for sharing another sweet one. 💗
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The parting was as miraculous as arriving. Beautifully done, Denise! ❤
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Thank you, Miriam. It is a miracle to enter and leave.
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Indeed, Denise. It’s a miracle as well as beautiful!
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A delicate painting again 🙂
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Thank you, Pat. It was a beautiful canvas to paint on:)
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Beautiful, Denise. You made me cry ❤
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Thanks, Jacquie. I hope it was tears of joy over sadness.
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I love Denise’s take on the prompt. Thank you for sharing, Soooz.
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Thanks, Jan 🙂
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That was great, Denise! I loved the ending. 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette:) Glad you liked that ending!
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I loved it.
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Thank you, Linda 🙂
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