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Perfect Memories

September 17, 2019 9 Comments

Perfect Memories

By Thaddeus Thistlecorn

“Loan approved!”

Finally, I’d raised the funds to finance our family vacation.

Every morning was mimosas and toast, every sunset a new shade of orange. The kids snorkeled with sharks! VR recordings to relive at home. But then I missed a payment. Interest piled up. Phone calls every hour.

The loan terms were clear. I led my family, droopy-eyed, back to the bank.

~

“Please, take your seats in the repossession modules.” The loan officer beckoned to a row of chairs bolted with straps, metal skullcaps dangling from above.

They’d take the car later. First, they’d have to repossess our memories.

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  1. Kevin says

    September 17, 2019 at 7:07 am

    Great story, so few words, so much imagery !

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  2. Tom Stewart says

    September 17, 2019 at 7:21 am

    I like it. Clever ending. And clever way to transport readers.

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  3. Raymond Sloan says

    September 17, 2019 at 7:49 am

    Good job. Great ending.

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  4. Thaddeus T. says

    September 17, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Thanks for all the kind words, everyone!

    Reply
  5. Mary Patton says

    September 17, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    Great plot. I like it a lot. 🙂

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  6. Susan Reid says

    September 17, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    Wow!

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  7. glkamens says

    September 17, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Aha. Kids snorkeling with loan sharks, great foreshadowing! Jerry

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  8. Orah says

    September 21, 2019 at 10:00 am

    Love this story. So clever.

    Reply
  9. John Adams says

    September 24, 2019 at 11:57 am

    Creepy and sad idea. Very well-executed! Nice job!

    Reply

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