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Better Be Safe

May 24, 2023 8 Comments

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He knocked on her front door as sheets of rain slashed her windows.

“Hi, ma’am, there’s a mighty storm arriving. Can I make your home safe?”

“Oh, yes please, I do need help.” Jennifer made him coffee while he nailed her window shutters and put sandbags at her door.

The wind howled and the sea surged as he finished.

“Come in, it’s too late to return to town.”

He barricaded the door from the inside. “You are remote out here, ma’am.”

She turned and saw a wicked steel knife in his hand. Her breath froze.

“Would you like a mango, ma’am?”

By Anne Jones

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  1. Doug Jacquier says

    May 24, 2023 at 8:52 am

    Beautifully set up, with a twist at the end. Or is it? 😉

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    • Melissa says

      May 24, 2023 at 11:50 am

      Ooh I like this. And I would like a mango! The barricade inside was definitely worrisome

      Reply
  2. Jennifer J. says

    May 24, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Nice setup of the scene. Great twist at the end.

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  3. Nancy Finston says

    May 24, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Great story! Amazing how very much one can fit into 101 words!

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  4. Dan Crouser says

    May 24, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    Great setup–great twist. Love it!

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  5. Sandra says

    May 24, 2023 at 7:52 pm

    Thoughtful and full of imagery! Thanks!

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  6. Bud says

    May 26, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    Great ending!

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    • Anne says

      May 27, 2023 at 4:56 am

      Thanks for all your supportive comments – I love the challenge of these short stories. xx

      Reply

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