By Jules Turland
“Grandad, why won’t you play?”
His football bouncing on the floor, Mark cannot understand why he gets no answer. Grandad played for the Arsenal back in the day; he was their best man and won the FA Cup.
“Show me the tricks you learnt because when I am older, I want to be Arsenal’s key man. Dad supports the city. What does he know? Grandad, you are the best. Please come and play.”
“Hush now, child. Let him rest,” Mum shoos him away.
One month later, sobs fill the air. Dressed in black, he cannot understand why Grandad has gone away.
Heart breaking to be left without a gift
He didn’t understand what had happened x
I liked that you began with dialogue, liked your use of dialogue. To tell a story in 101words is difficult, but you did it well. Enjoyed this tale.
Thank you so much. I am fairly new to writing and learning all the time. I am just over the moon that 101 Words like it and are featuring it x
Bitter sweet, poignant and beautiful. Touches at the heart. Thank you.
Thanks Angela I really appreciate your kind words. As a new writer I am learning all the time and to have a piece of work published I am just so happy x
Thanks Angela I really appreciate your kind words. As a new writer I am learning all the time and to have a piece of work published I am just so happy x
Sad but poignant story. Makes the reader feel the emotions. Great use of dialogue.
Thank you so much for this x