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What a Performance

October 25, 2017 7 Comments

What a Performance

By Anita Taylor

Such great reviews on opening night!

Rose, the leading lady, was very convincing as she acted out the dying scene at the end of the play. She twisted and squirmed on the stage; her eyes, wide and captivating, conveyed pain and bewilderment. The audience was mesmerized, and the curtain fell to a thunderous applause.

“Tonight will be hard to repeat,” thought Rose, as she struggled to stand still and smile for the photographers, who were lining up to capture the star on camera. “If only they knew that I owe my inspired performance to some prickly bug-like creature invading my undergarments!”

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  1. Bronwen says

    October 25, 2017 at 4:28 am

    Nice twist in the tale! Brightened up my morning.

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  2. Lara says

    October 25, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Well Mum once again a short but powerful piece absolutely lovely read. Would have like more story but with only 101 words to write the story was told. Love reading your material you have a real gift xx

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  3. Stella Foster says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:46 am

    Absolutely loved that the ending was a real suprisex

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  4. Sue says

    October 26, 2017 at 3:04 am

    Enjoyed the ending 🙂

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  5. Ria says

    October 28, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    Captivating from the first sentence. Very enjoyable read.

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  6. Rena says

    October 29, 2017 at 3:25 am

    A great Short story, love the unexpected twist at the end made us laugh! ?

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    • Anita Bodle says

      November 3, 2017 at 7:13 am

      Thanks for all your lovely comments.

      Reply

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