This post is for the Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers (FFfAW) Challenge, run by Priceless Joy. This week’s photo prompt was provided by her. Thank you ma’am! The challenge is that you write a story of 75-175 words inspired by the photo prompt below. I hope you like it
Tommy sprawls on his stomach on the thick paisley rug by the fireplace. His crooked elbows supporting his head, as he gazes at Nana with rapt attention.
In her favorite rocking chair, her shawl around her shoulders and Jack-sparrow at her feet, her little round glasses keeps sliding down her nose, when she chuckles.
He loves Nana dearly and her tales are full of magic. Time spent with her are precious.
He enjoys such special nights; the room is warm and toasty, despite the downpour. Cups of warm cocoa with marshmallows and buttery toast are just the thing. Nana’s pecan pie; the best in the entire county. The scents of spices all form a sense of coziness in their hearth.
Stretching his limber frame, his dreamy senses are roused by whispering voices and the waft of vanilla essence. Thomas pads over to his kitchen, brews a cup of coffee and sits by the misty window watching the rain drops.
He startles as a shadow of an orange floral shawl and a limping dog float by. Rushing to open the window, scents of nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and other spices float in.
Time to finish writing Nana’s tales, he tells himself.
Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Awwhhh how tender and intimate.
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I reminds me of my granny as I wrote it. Family is precious 🙂
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This is wonderful! It makes me feel so warm and cozy when reading it. Loved the twist you took on the photo prompt, very vivid images. Love it! I’m hoping the InLinkz link-up hasn’t ended for this week yet. I don’t remember what time I set it for. This is wonderful and I would love for the others to get to read it.
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Thanks dear. I had set a reminder to do it but with my kids resuming school and so many items to tick off, I dawdled. I am happy you liked it. Thank you once again and I do enjoy participating in this.
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I love reading your stories. You are an excellent writer!
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Warm regards. I appreciate 🙂
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So evocative – made me enjoy feeling warm and cozy even though it is hot here today. And made me hungry!
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Thanks for reading Joy. Maybe a cup of something warm would do just nicely 😉
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I’ll wait for the temperature to drop first. We are having a little extra bit of hot summer right now in southern California!
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Enjoy every inch of it. It will turn pretty soon 🙂
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I can smell the vanilla!
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I did too, when I was writing it. Thanks for reading my naughty Jewish friend 😉
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very lovely!
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Thanks my dear 🙂 I made the croissant, egg, tuna and cheese sandwich this morning for the kids 🙂
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yummm
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Very and simple too 🙂
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Very warm and very touching.:0)
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I am glad you liked it 🙂
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A warm and loving feeling. Seriously publish your stories soon o! You might also want to put in for this year’s commonwealth short stories competition. I think you should try it.
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This was definitely nostalgic! My favorite time of the year
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Times with my grandma were the best too 🙂
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I hope to turn into that grandma in my elderly days. This is sweet, warmed my heart.
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Thank you and you are indeed most welcome 🙂
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Reminds me of Winter, I hope we have one this year.
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Hopefully, you will and then you can replay all the nostalgic memories. Have a lovely weekend ahead 🙂
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This is just amazing!
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Thank you JoHanna. Your lovely word inspires 🙂 Kind regards
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