Lorna May dreamt about the places she’d travel to once she left this small town.
The Ford pickup always needed fixing. It worked fine when they were riding around town, but Dillon wanted her ready for our big city adventures.
His daddy told him he could have the truck when he turned 18. No lie, he handed him the keys right after they cut the cake.
Laying on the flatbed, we’d look up at the stars, dreaming about the places we’d see.
I never did get to see those big towns.
Dillon ran off into a ditch. He died instantly.
2022©Isadora DeLaVega
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Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt:©Bill Reynolds
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February 15, 2022 at 1:48 pm
so sad and disappointing
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February 16, 2022 at 1:35 pm
Yes, it can be disappointing when things don’t quite work out. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 13, 2022 at 5:06 pm
Ouch, that was a shock ending!
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February 13, 2022 at 7:35 pm
I think their dreams may be realized through Lorna May. Glad you enjoyed … Isadora 😎
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February 13, 2022 at 2:43 pm
Too many young lives ended that way. So sad.
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February 13, 2022 at 3:39 pm
Yes, it is sad when it’s a young person. I have a little more written on this story. I had to whittle it down to 100 words. I’m glad the story held up. Thanks for reading and visiting, Jilly. I appreciate it. Have a great Sunday … Isadora 😎
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February 13, 2022 at 1:05 pm
Ah, so sad, so many hopes buried.
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February 13, 2022 at 2:47 pm
It is sad, isn’t it? Sometimes, the cards go another way. Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy Sunday … Isadora 😎
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February 12, 2022 at 4:39 am
Poor Dillon, stopped short without having lived. Lorna needs to live their dream for both of them.
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February 13, 2022 at 2:53 pm
I hope she decides to do just that. I think Dillon would agree. I’ll have to play around with this little piece of fiction and create a full story. Thanks, Lisa. Hope you have a super weekend … Isadora 😎
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February 13, 2022 at 4:38 pm
You’re welcome and look forward to reading the story you create. Thanks, Isadora, you also!
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February 13, 2022 at 7:35 pm
😀 😎
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February 11, 2022 at 11:54 pm
Oh dear. From gazing at the stars to lying in a ditch. Such a tragic twist. But life can throw things at you like that, sadly.
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February 13, 2022 at 2:54 pm
Yes, life can have its own ideas of where you’re going to go. Thanks, Margaet, for visiting and commenting. Have a love Sunday … Isadora 😎
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February 11, 2022 at 11:06 pm
Such an abrupt change of atmosphere. But it definitely had me wanting to give Lorna May a big hug. I hope she ends up going to the big city one day!
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February 11, 2022 at 11:31 pm
I edited this for the 100 words. I do have a bit more story. Perhaps, I’ll get to it and finish it.
Thank you for your stellar comment, Kirsten. I appreciate it. Thanks for visiting Have a wonderful weekdend.
Isadora 😎
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February 11, 2022 at 6:17 pm
What a tragic end to her dreams for Dillon and her.
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February 11, 2022 at 10:20 pm
If I was to continue this story, I think, she may pull herself together and go to the big city. Thanks for reading … Have a wonderful weekdend.
Isadora 😎
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February 12, 2022 at 3:14 am
You’re welcome, Isadora. You have yourself a wonderful weekend too 🙂
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February 11, 2022 at 5:30 pm
what a sad ending. at least, she survived. hopefully, she’d be able to move on from this tragedy.
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February 11, 2022 at 10:17 pm
Well, in my head he was alone when the accident happened. 100 words doesn’t leave much room. But, if I do continue this fiction story, I think she just might make it to the big town. Thanks for reading, Plaridel. Have a wonderful weekdend.
Isadora 😎
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February 11, 2022 at 2:58 pm
It was all going so well, and then… So sad.
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February 11, 2022 at 3:54 pm
I guess the truck was in worse shape then they thought. Yes, sad indeed. Thank you for reading, Keith. Have a wonderful weekdend.
Isadora 😎
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February 11, 2022 at 12:29 pm
Well damn! That did NOT go the way I had hoped… Well done, you!
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February 11, 2022 at 11:16 pm
Hee Hee You know country girls dream about the big city.
Sometimes, fate creates an intervention. I think Lorna May
might decide she can go to the big city alone. YUP … I’m making this a longer one.
It’s got a little meat in it. Since it’s fiction I cam go almost anywhere. Who knew ???
Thank you, mon ami … Have a wonderful weekdend.
Isadora 😎
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February 11, 2022 at 11:27 pm
That’s great! I love it, Isadora!
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February 11, 2022 at 11:28 pm
🤗
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February 11, 2022 at 8:38 am
What a tragic end. Once she is over the trauma maybe she should motivate herself to fulfil those dreams.
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February 10, 2022 at 7:03 pm
Sad ending to a young life.
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February 10, 2022 at 7:35 pm
Yes, it is sad. I have a few more lines on this tale. I may edit and see where it goes. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 10, 2022 at 12:18 pm
Querida Isadora,
Que triste. Bien escrito mi amiga. I hope it’s not a true story.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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February 11, 2022 at 11:20 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Nope, Fiction … just a lil story I felt when I saw the photograph.
I have a lot more to add. It has a good base so I am going to see where I take Lorna May. I just love when Southerners have two names.
Gracias por venir y sus buenas palabras.
Abrazos y Carino,
Isadora 😎
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February 10, 2022 at 2:07 am
A sad ending Isadora.
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February 10, 2022 at 7:43 pm
I saw a sad ending when I first viewed the photograph. I went with that feeling right away. I had a longer version that I edited down. I may continue with this one. It’s fun to add more story to these challenges sometimes. Thanks, Sadje.
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February 11, 2022 at 1:28 am
You’re welcome!
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February 10, 2022 at 12:47 am
That dream came to a crashing halt all of a sudden. Tragic tale.
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February 9, 2022 at 11:39 pm
Lorna May doesn’t really seem to want to see the big city that much. She didn’t really need Dillon to achieve that dream
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February 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm
Yes, I agree, Neil. I edited this to 100 words. I was thinking the same thoughts about her lack of leaving. Some of that story is on my cutting floor. LOL It’s always a pleasure to read your insightful comments. Thank you
Isadora 😎
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February 9, 2022 at 11:04 pm
Oh .. a sad twist Isadora … sometimes circumstances stop our dreams from coming true .. 🤗😥🌝
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February 10, 2022 at 7:49 pm
Yes, fate can take over and we can follow or change directions. Lorna May decided it was her fate to stay despite her dreams. I do have some of this story on my edit page. I might just expand on it. I just need a few more hours in the day. Have you got any spares hours you can sell off. LOL Thank you, Ivor. I always enjoy your thoughts on my stories.
Have a great week … Isadora 😎
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February 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm
Haha .. spare hours are scarce down here in Geelong too !! 🕰
😊🌏💕
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February 10, 2022 at 9:53 pm
😀 😉 👍🏻😍 Cheers to the weekend 🍷🍺
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