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The Unicorn Challenge-03/05/24

Tessa

© Ayr/Gray

Rules from Jenne and C. E. Ayr:

A magical new weekly writing opportunity from me – Jenne Gray – and him – C. E. Ayr.
Visit this blog every Friday, read an amazing story from each of us, and then post your own even better effort in the comments below Jenne’s blog post.
Or on your own blog and stick the link down in the comments.
The rules are:
Maximum of 250 words. (mine was exactly 250 words)
Inspired by photo prompt above.
That’s it.

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Caught!

By Tessa Dean May 2024

With Molly having to cancel their date due to illness, Mark decided to pay Joe a surprise visit on his new houseboat, moored by the canal. Armed with a description of the boat, he set off, not bothering to inform Joe of his impending arrival.

Mark frowned as he scanned the line of boats. He should have called first to ensure Joe was home.

Suddenly, he spotted a familiar figure exiting from one of the boats further down the line. What was Molly doing here, he wondered, anger starting to simmer. She had told him she was unavailable tonight since she wasn’t feeling well. Here she was, looking fine and exiting a boat that fit Joe’s description. She had turned away from him and didn’t notice him approaching. 

Mark quickened his pace and caught up to Molly, grabbing her arm and spinning her around to face him. Mark proceeded to grill her on what she was doing there. Joe suddenly came through the door with her handbag. 

“Well, isn’t this just a fine mess? You told me you were sick and canceled our date, and I found you coming out of Joe’s boat. Obviously, I can’t trust you. We are through!” Mark turned and walked away.

“No, wait,” she called after him, trying to grab his arm to stop him. “Please don’t be mad. We were just talking. Please listen to me. Nothing happened!”

He yanked his arm out of her grasp and said, “No, we’re finished!” He walked away,

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Tessa – 

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses

New Author’s Website – http://www.tessadeanauthor.wordpress.com

Author – Old Writing –  http://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.com

About my life –  http://www.tessacandoit.wordpress.com

Published by Tessa

My name is Tessa Dean and I am an author and blogger. My writing styles vary and I love writing using prompts. I am also writing my first book, a Memoir entitled "Government Property - A Memoir of a Military Wife".  This is being published on the blog rather than the traditional way. I am putting up chapters as I go along. I keep my blog filled with useful content, stories, and poems. Plenty to keep you busy. I have also been interviewed by blogs and had other posts published on many different blogs. I also wrote a series of articles on Bipolar Disorder for IBPF (International Bipolar Foundation). I am in my 60’s and disabled which allows me plenty of time to write to my heart’s content. I live in southern New Jersey and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is a Sargent in the United States Marine Corps.

9 thoughts on “The Unicorn Challenge-03/05/24”

    1. Thank you. I am glad to find the prompt. I was looking for some more and came across yours and Jenne. Yes similar although I wasn’t planning on doing away with the cheating woman LOL! I love your little stories. I am glad that I found you again.

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  4. ‘Nothing happened!’ – a likely story.
    ‘And they didn’t live happily ever after…’

    Welcome to the Challenge, Tessa. I hope we’ll see you again next week.

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    1. I hope to visit again next week. I have always enjoyed C E Ayr’s writing and glad to have found him again. Sometimes it is hard to find an idea for a photo prompt or any prompt actually. I do what I can and I have a lot of them so hopefully I can find something to write.

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  5. Welcome to the ‘Challenge

    Normally I’d post something about certain hosts and participants* but I’m late to the festivities

    *in the interest of anonymity I won’t mention names other than to provide an hint: their names rhyme with ‘Sear’ and Doug’ ’nuff said!**

    ** in the interest of international peace, I will say, both (and most of the other contributors) not only make this ‘hop a very comfortable and positive experience but have made my own journey to writingville a most enjoyable one.
    Writing skill is one thing (imo) but to be in the company of those who don’t mind giving (and taking) feedback that can enhance one’s skill is muy coolito

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    1. Thanks for the welcome. I don’t now very many people participating although I do follow some of them. I know some people can’t take feedback unless it is positive. I am willing to learn. I had something edited and some of the feedback wasn’t positive and it was a little hard to hear. These are our babies and we tend to not take criticism very well.

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