FSF Challenge - Anchor






Lillie McFerrin Writes

This week's writing challenge from


Five Sentence Fiction


( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt:




Anchor




What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.






Getting all "romantical" as Popeye would say... and demonstrating the timeless conflict between fantasy and reality. 









Sea Dreams and Sensibilities






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    "I love being by the sea—the salt air, the sun, the old stone buildings. Couldn't we just stay here and live like the rest of the world didn't exist?"

    "I suppose so, but we'd have to forgo our salaries, the convenience of the shops near our home, all of the luxuries we've grown accustomed to."

    "It's silly, I know, but wouldn't it be wonderful to wake up each day and watch the sun rise over the ocean—together?"

    "I'll cast my anchor anywhere you wish, Jenny—well, as long as it's not a big as the one in the corner over there."






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Comments

  1. AuroraLeeMay 22, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Perfect description of the seaside, and of the longing to stay. Great work!

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    1. K R SmithMay 23, 2014 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks! I've always been drawn there myself. In fact, I wish I was there right now!

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  2. UnknownMay 24, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Aww, this is so cute! x

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    1. K R SmithMay 25, 2014 at 10:24 PM

      Thanks! I have to put a few lighthearted stories out here to contrast to the dark and grisly pieces!

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  3. AnonymousMay 25, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    This is so sweet. It actually could have been a conversation between my husband and I. We struggle for time together, as he is an over the road trucker. We are trying to plan retirement, as that time is fast approaching. Well done.

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    1. K R SmithMay 25, 2014 at 10:24 PM

      Retiring these days can be a challenge! I hope it works out well for you. And thanks for the comment!

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  4. UnknownMay 25, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    So touching, a heart warming read.

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    1. K R SmithMay 25, 2014 at 10:28 PM

      Thanks! And I'm enjoying your Horror Bites
      ( http://www.officemango.com/category/horrorbites/ ) challenges, too!

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