Flash Fiction Challenge – Expedition
April 25, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes exhaustion. Who is exhausted and why? Can you make art of exhaustion? Go where the prompt leads! – Carrot Ranch
Expedition
It had been thirty-five days in the ocean desert. Their boat was beat up brutally. The sun was on their right, but the boat was drifting.
“We have exhausted the food supply and fresh water.”
“Such a pity we couldn’t pass Cape Town.”
“We set out together and will end here together.”
“Some of us could hang in a little longer.”
“How?”
“We’ll draw the lots to decide who goes first to sustain us.”
“What? I’m throwing up.”
“I’m in the same boat. Here are three straws in my fist.”
“Wait! I spotted something.”
“A bird.”
“Ay, the land.”
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Flash Fiction Challenge: April 25, 2019 – Expedition
The Showers of Blessings 
great story ❤ loved it!
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Thank you so much, Carol. ❤
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Great tale….I love stories with happy endings ☺️
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Yes, the real story was tragic though. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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The hope is also expressed in your flash — hold on a bit longer, prepared to survive, but ready to live.
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It’s so true about life, Charli! Hopefully, we can be more than on survival mode.
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Talk about the nick of time! Very well told.
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Thank you for reading, Violet. Yes, not a minute to late!
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Nice story Miriam! How are you? So sorry I was so busy last few months couldn’t check or visit my friends blog posts. How is your daughter and granddaughter? Hope all is going well.
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Hi Meenakshi, so good to see you. I’ve been busy in different ways. My granddaughter is 18 months and is learning new things every day. I’ll be visiting them for a week for Mother’s Day. Are you still writing your grand father’s story?
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Give my love to Autumn when you visit her Miriam!
My grandfather’s story is going on but as I said was too busy to write anything. Will try to add a new chapter soon. 👍
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Thank you, Meenakshi. I will do that. In a way, I’m glad you’re busy. Do whatever is important at the moment, and write later. ❤ 🙂
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They spotted land just in time. I’d be throwing up too. Great story, Miriam.
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Yes, I like happy ending stories so far. Thank you, Norah!
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I’m a bit in favour of happy endings too, Miriam. 🙂
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That’s right, Norah. We love the traditional fairy tales. 🙂
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Glad they spotted land, Miriam:)
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Yes, thank you, Denise! 🙂
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Nice little story.
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Thank you so much for reading and comment. 🙂
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Amazing in 99 words!
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Thank you so much for reading and comment!!
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Very nice writing, Miriam—and with a happy ending too. 🙂 Blessings to you!!
Love,
Debbie
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Thank you, Debbie. The true story didn’t have a happy ending though. I changed the ending. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Miriam 🙂
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Isn’t it great? We always have an opportunity to do that. ❤ Bless you.
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Thank you, Debbie. ❤
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Lucky for them!! Nice write, Miriam ❤
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Thank you for reading, Dorinda. ❤
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Always a pleasure. ❤️
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❤ ❤ ❤
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