In a small seaside town, I stop outside a bookshop. Through the window, one catches my eye: it’s jay-bird blue and has your name on it.
Later, while my husband sleeps off the beers from lunch, I go back. I pick up the book, read the author information. There’s no photo, but I don’t doubt it’s you.
“Those are signed copies,” the bookseller says. “Would you like one?”
“My husband says I have too many books already.”
I don’t read the dedication before returning it to the display. I’m too afraid the words are meant for me. Too afraid they aren’t.
Oh that last line – heartbreaking.
Thank you, Lesley!
Amazing to achieve so much depth of story in just 101 words.
Thank you, David! That’s very kind of you to say.
Wonderful. A full story with depth and emotion.
Thanks, Albert!
I agree with David. What a gem.
Congratulations!
Thanks very much, Scott!
Beautiful!
Thank you, Joan!
Best flash fiction I’ve read in a long time. Kudos.
Wow! Thank you, Kevin!
My heart felt this.
Thank you!
Sadly beautiful, Laura. Such a poignant last line. A big story in so few words. xx
Thank you, Christine! xx
The simplicity in this one has an eloquence that will stay with me. Thank you, Laura!
Thank you so much!
So beautiful! Loved it!
Thank you!
Depth and poignancy in just a few words, you should be so proud of yourself!
Thank you, Lisa!
I really like this one – so much said and unsaid. So emotional.
Thank you, Greta!
Well written with full meaning. Great story. Got to say it again, great story.
Thank you! Thank you!
Great read… kudos…
Thanks a lot!
Such simplicity that tells the story wonderfully
Masterful.
Thank you, Sharon!
Sometimes it’s right on the money. This one is.
Thanks, Michael. So good to hear!
Best story for ages. Really felt the last line.
Thanks, Angie! Appreciate you saying that.
The direct address to the book’s author is particularly affecting. Nice touch and well written.
Thank you, Jerry!
Love this! Simple and poignant. Awesome!
Thank you!
I love this story. The last line gives the reader so much to think about.
A whole world in 101 words! Well done!
Nice one. A completely new one
Evocative and complete in 101 words. A rare treat. Well done.
Quite beautiful stuff, Laura. The vibezz are real and the whole thing’s jam-packed with emotion. Congrats!