The writing desk called to me, reminding me of bills to pay. I looked away from it. My life up to this point had been filled with duty and rules. I have always done what is expected of me. And what have I received in return? Even more responsibility while my dear siblings lived their lives to the full. I glanced once again at the well-worn desk. It was time I put duty aside and do what would bring me fulfillment. I picked up my coat and walked out the door.
What do you think the character is going to do?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
(This is my first attempt at writing for the Friday Fictioneers photo prompt. The story needs to be told in 100 words or less.)
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great story and enjoyable introduction!!
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Thank you so much. I had to work on getting it said in 100 words 🙂
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“What do you think the character is going to do?”
Kill the siblings! Aiyeeeee! 😀
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Now that could lead to an interesting murder story!
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Colline, there is such a richness of character in these few words! I am delighted by the depth!
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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Love the story, Colline. The possibilities are endless, but I think she’s going to join the circus. 😀
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That would be a fun new beginning 🙂
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Go to the nearest theme park and ride the fastest coaster and then go to the coffee shop and get involved in espionage. haha! who knows.. 😉
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And everyone loves a good spy story 🙂
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certainly do 😉
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I think she is going to walk outside, but she will come back,duties and rules are stronger than her.
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As a person who always does her duty, I can only agree with you. One would hope that she would find a way to do her duty as well as to fulfil her needs.
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Nicely written! I think the character will go out for a bit and then return to finish the bills responsibly 🙂
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Probably so. She will find it hard, I think, to behave irresponsibly.
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I think that after a brief vacation, she will be back to doing her duty because she seems to be that kind of person. If she walks away from it, she will feel an emptiness and some sort of guilt. But walking away for a bit will let her find out who she is and when she does, she will no longer envy her siblings for their kind of life. 🙂
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As with many people who often feel duty bound, she would have to learn that she will find fulfilment in following her duty.
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He stepped in to the morning sun intent on heading to the park watch peaople and get new ideas for a novel he is secretly writing, However, he does not notice the man near the corner leaning on a streetlamp watching him…
Thank you for for the cool photo and sharing a blurb. Got my mind jump started. 🙂
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What does this man want with him I wonder. He may very well lead him to his destiny … 🙂
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I love this Colline. I imagine him putting on his coat, hat, and taking a few slices of bread in his pocket to sit on a bench quietly, enjoying the serenity of a pond and to feed the ducks. ❤
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Doing that would certainly relax him and put him in a better frame of mind.
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If that was me, I’d be walking out the door with my camera, looking to capture the beauty of nature. 😆 I love that writing desk. Great photo and story Colline. You are so good at this! 😀 ♥ Hugs ♥
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I love that desk too Sonel. I would love to spend time behind one of these (not to pay bills though but to write 🙂 )
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Nah, forget the bills. You can write there while I go outside and take photo’s. hehehehe
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I think I will come outside with you and take a beautiful walk Sonel. The desk can wait 🙂
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Sounds like a great plan Colline. Remember your camera. 😀
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I will make sure to have it by my side 🙂
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😆
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I guess your character is gonna take a walk – perchance on the “wilde side”(hummin’ Lou Reed’s song!) and chill out for a while… 🙂
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She certainly needs a walk to get rid of the edginess that she is feeling.
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Dear Colline,
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
It sounds like your character is ready to have a life of her own. I think she’ll pursue her own dreams whatever they may be. Nicely done.
shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle. I look forward to writing more in response to your prompts.
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I think she’s the executor of their parent’s will.
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That would be interesting – and her siblings would need to be quite a bit younger than her.
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… and more care free, thus already looking forward to the money.
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Lots of possibility. Because I am just waking up ill day get a coffee and plan the rule breaking.
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Maybe that is what she has gone to do – get something to drink and mull over what she needs to change 🙂
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Good for her. Sometimes, the more you give the more people expect.
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And sometimes you just need to say “enough!”
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Nice idea, and a good question. Given that she’s an adult (paying bills), I think she will come back, take off her coat and sit down.
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I would hope that she finds a way to feel fulfilled otherwise she would not find happiness.
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A ha! here’s a challenge. I think she’s off to the nearest bar to get smashed before coming back home to fulfil her duties.
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She is probably in need of a drink to relax a little 🙂
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Joining a circus sounds like a fun idea 😉 I really like that desk and would not part with it that easily 😀
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If I had it in my home, I would not be able to either 🙂
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Wow, a lot of endings or new beginnings here.
But I agree with Elizabeth. I don’t think she’ll last very long without coming back to her rituals and routines.
good concept story.
Randy
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Thank you Randy. I agree, it is difficult for a responsible person to forget about their duty.
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sounds like a good time to drive over to the hairdresser for a new look and maybe get her nails done. she sounds too dedicated deep down inside to go away for a long time.
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oh, and welcome to FF!! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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She certainly needs to do something for herself.
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Welcome to FF!
I think she is going to take a cruise on the love boat! Lol
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Something I think she would deserve 🙂
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Colline, Welcome to Friday Fictioneers! Good story and well written. Since she’s been responsible all that time, I agree that she’ll feed the need to go on with her duties. However, she now realizes she needs something more. I think she’ll add something interesting to her days. 🙂 —Susan
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I look forward to writing more for Friday Fictioneers as I enjoyed writing for this prompt. Thank you for the welcome 🙂
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Well the beautiful old writing desk and chair, set the scene for the ending to your story.
The elderly gentleman settled his affairs with his siblings, laid his pen down and caught the next ship out of Southhampton, he travelled for six months on a schooner, around the Cape of Good Hope, finally reaching the South American port of Valparaiso.
He began a career in exporting and importing and became a very rich man.
Years later he reestablished connections with his siblings, who had become rich in their own right.
Years later they reunited in Rome and recalled their childhood love as they threw three coins in the fountain.
Just my imagination going wild Colline.
Cheers
Emu aka Ian
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Thank you for your contribution Ian. It is always good to read a story in which siblings reestablish lost connections.
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inspiring title, lines, photo, Colline! What would I choose to do? Playing guitar, sitting in my armchair of course!
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I would not expect anything less 🙂
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