Humor Flash Fiction posted October 6, 2024


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A 100 word story

Star-Crossed

by RodG


It seemed like a good idea at the time.  I’d recently joined a dating app and had my first affirmative response.  Mary would meet me for lunch.

A widower, 72, I sought some female companionship.  I’m tall, still have a thick head of hair, and have kept the weight off.

Mary had a pretty face and we apparently shared varied interests.  I was excited to meet her.

I entered the restaurant, steadying myself with my cane.  I saw her sitting at a window table, and somehow slipped.

As a waiter helped me up, I saw her leaving.  She wasn’t smiling.




A Good Idea writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Start your story with the sentence:
It seemed like a good idea at the time.
*100 words max
*fiction or nonfiction
*any genre
*no poetry
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