“Let’s go to the shore,” he said.
“You’re mad, it’s snowing. Plus, we might get snowed in,” she said.
He loved spontaneity.
She didn’t.
Come on! We’ll walk the beach, shiver, then run to the warm flames of the fire left behind in the fireplace. We’ll sip champagne, eat chocolate strawberries as we warm. Besides, you aren’t able to resist my yearn for you.
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She watched icy waves hit the shore from the balcony.
Just moments before, they’d laid close in each others’ arms, relishing the passion of their lovemaking.
The fading red roses near the flames emulated his death.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction Romance
Word Count: 100 words
Photo Prompt:©Dale Rogerson
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March 1, 2021 at 9:30 pm
That sounds a good way to go, but it is so hard on the one left behind.
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March 8, 2021 at 6:31 pm
Yes, he was in the arms of the one he loved so much. Thank you, Mike, for enjoying my stories and leaving a comment. Have a great week … Isadora 😎
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February 28, 2021 at 6:52 pm
It’s sad this adventure did not work out as planned, and she is left bereaved. An unexpected ending. Well done, Isadora!
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March 8, 2021 at 6:25 pm
All of our ducks aren’t always in a row.
I’m pleased you enjoyed my story enough to leave a lovely comment, Brenda. Thank you
Isadora 😎
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February 28, 2021 at 6:52 pm
Beautiful story, Dora.
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March 8, 2021 at 6:28 pm
Thank you, Bear. I enjoy these lil 100 word stories. Glad you enjoyed mine. Have a great week. Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2021 at 3:03 am
That is a tad extreme… I’ll take the spontaneous one… and let him survive!
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February 26, 2021 at 7:36 pm
LOL … there were two endings I had for this story. One would have been obvious – Nicolas Sparks – type of ending. But, I chose this one – think: unabashed union … AND … consequences. I enjoyed this one. Thanks for the photo. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2021 at 12:37 am
I agree… there are enough Sparks’ stories out there!
And you are welcome. You have a wonderful weekend as well! 🙂
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February 26, 2021 at 2:15 am
Oh! That was a sock in the gut! Such a shock. Well done.
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February 26, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Thank you, Linda. I appreciate your visit and comment. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 9:26 pm
Ouch! I’m thoroughly convinced opposites attract. Seems like that didn’t turn out so well for your characters. Well done.
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February 26, 2021 at 7:42 pm
Hi Alicia,
It’s good to see you visiting and commenting.
The story has two endings. I chose this one but from a different perspective. My mind was in a place that was more salacious. As in death by unabashed coupling. LOL Things happen in those moments – ya know. Either way … pleased you enjoyed. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 8:58 pm
Sometimes being a risk-taker can be . . . risky. What an awful tragedy though! After the romantic set up I never saw it coming.
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February 26, 2021 at 7:44 pm
Thank you, Dora. I appreciate your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 7:08 pm
he’s quite adventurous, isn’t he? opposites do attract. 🙂
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February 25, 2021 at 7:10 pm
I’n pleased you saw that in the story, Plaridel. We can’t always be on the same page with another but being flexible helps. Have a good Thursday … Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 3:46 pm
!Que triste! but what a way to go. A shock for her, though.
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February 25, 2021 at 6:24 pm
HA HA yup … you, got it.. what a way to go.
Gracias, Liz.
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February 25, 2021 at 1:45 pm
Not exactly the ending I expected – nor him I guess! Nice one.
My story!
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February 25, 2021 at 6:25 pm
Yes, he was very surprised, I’m sure.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 1:15 pm
Querida Isadora,
Murió con una sonrisa en su rostro. ¿Sí? That was a twist I wasn’t expecting. Bien escrito.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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February 25, 2021 at 6:29 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Si … su cara lo decia todo y mas. Usted lo adivino en el cuento. Fue una broma para algunos. LOL
I don’t think he was either. Gracias, mi amiga.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 12:28 am
That ending though! Had to go back and re-read the story again, to think about it a little bit more. Well written. I love the use of imagery and conflict to connect the different parts of the story.
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February 25, 2021 at 6:44 pm
I’m so pleased you enjoyed my story both times. There’s a bit of a hidden message in there. It’s the reason for that ending. YAY … a puzzle write. See if you can figure it out.
Thanks for the positive comment on the imagery. Have a super Thursday … Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2021 at 11:51 pm
Oh wow… I’m perplexed at the paradox of a walk in the snow, and a fall beside the fire…. 😊
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February 25, 2021 at 6:46 pm
Well, Ivor I’m sorry your perplexed.
You see the ending is part of a mystery. Did he fall???
Thank you for always reading my stories. It’s greatly appreciated. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 8:15 pm
Always my pleasure Isadora 😊
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February 24, 2021 at 10:25 pm
Oy, for the missed opportunities and … the loss … and …. oy … I’m not sure WHAT happened there, but … oy vey.
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February 25, 2021 at 6:48 pm
The ending is part of the mystery of the story. Some may get it, others not. Mmmmm … !!! Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 11:05 pm
I hear you. To each their literary devices and how they choose to use them! 🙂
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February 24, 2021 at 7:12 pm
Very good character study, Isadora. I understand why she is feeling guilty for not going against her nature, as it sets up a conflict between two lovers. Now that he is gone that conflict can never be reconciled. My heart goes out to her in her loss 😦
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February 25, 2021 at 6:55 pm
Thanks so much for appreciating the character study. I’m working on that in my writing. There’s a bit of a hidden meaning in the way it ends. But, I’ll leave it at that unless you can figure it out. It’s always a pleasure to see you visit and comment. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2021 at 7:03 pm
You’re very welcome, and you be safe also, my friend.
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February 24, 2021 at 6:55 pm
Wasn’t expecting that ending. I trust he had done something to deserve it!
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February 25, 2021 at 6:52 pm
HA HA I don’t think he was either.
Mmmmmm …. perhaps, or maybe, not?
There is a incident puzzle in that last imagery.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2021 at 6:22 pm
She killed him over a walk in the snow? Or did the shock kill him? Either way, it was a surprise
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February 24, 2021 at 6:38 pm
😉 well, one never knows – ‘why’ – do one?
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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