By Nancy Parshall
Becky’s library research suggests carjacking, not purse snatching.
She wheels her bagged possessions into the bushes beside the Shell Station and waits. Finally, a Mercedes. When the driver saunters inside, she makes her move. She starts the engine, slams it into gear, floors the gas. She parks around the corner.
Seat pushed back, she waits.
“Dammit, Becky,” says Officer Whitley. “This’ll cost you five years.” It’s her first ride in his back seat, though he’s reluctantly shooed her from the street, the hotel lobby, the church parking lot.
“I’m shooting for six,” she says. “That’s when my Social Security kicks in.”
Absolutely love this! I almost did the same before my social security kicked in. Charming funny read.
Thank you, Leslie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
A story that is almost too close for comfort! Well done, Nancy Parshall!
Thank you, Patty. Always.
Good real life situation, nice work!
Thank you, William.
101 words that told us where she was, what she was doing, where she was going and why.
And made us laugh out loud……………. Wonderful….!!
Thanks, Jazz. I’m glad to have made you laugh out loud.
Loved it. It takes talent to tell an entire story in only 101 words. Nicely done.
Thank you, Karen.
This is really good! I could really see this “Becky” and feel I know her pretty well – after only 101 words. Great job.
Poor Becky. I’m glad you got a good feel for her. Thanks for reading, Raima.
Such wonderful humor in so few words. This is a Winner!
Thanks, Bobby.
Real life humor with a dash of political commentary. Love it
I enjoy your writing, Nancy! To create a story in my mind and in only 101 words!
Thanks, Nancy. Hope to see you soon.