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So Sorry I Missed You, Dear

 

"I'm off to my poetry class, Harold!”

Harold was aware of his wife's secret affair.

Following her to a park, he observed his wife and a man necking in the back seat. Popping the cap on his sniper rifle lens, he sighted in, then fired...

 

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Back home, Harold sat watching television as his wife pulled in the driveway.

“I went by the poetry class, Jill. Your friends said you'd already left.”

“Oh? Uh—well, Harold, I'm sorry I missed you, dear.”

Harold sneered at her.

“Yeah, I'm really sorry I missed you too.”



Writing Prompt
Take flash fiction to the extreme. Can you tell a complete story in just 100 words. If so, this is your opportunity to shine. The story can be about any subject you wish, creative approaches are of course encouraged. All stories must have the following: Main Character, Setting, Conflict, Resolution.
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Author Notes
I'm not advocating that anyone go out and shoot their cheating spouses. Divorce is always a wiser option. Reconciliation and forgiveness, if possible -- even better.

     

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