This week’s prompt from the Carrot Ranch has us looking for the flow
April 11, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, water falls. Where is the water coming from? How does it shape a story? Who does it involve? Go where the prompt leads!
Unwelcome Fame
Little Tittweaking had nothing famous, unless you count the occupier of No.27 The Droobes. When yet another queue formed outside word, PC Roger Andout, with measured treat plodded round. ‘Move on, please. I know your guide book says this is where you’ll find Little Tittweaking’s famous waterfalls but you won’t. The topography is all wrong for starters.’
As they crowd left, Roger knocked on the door. ‘They’ve gone.’
Walter Fauls peered out nervously. When he was sure they were alone he ushered Roger inside. ‘Tea?’
‘It will stop one day, Walter.’
‘Until then it’s all uphill I guess.’
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About TanGental
My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere.
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Ah…Good one Geoff! 😃
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Thank you kindly.
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Clever use of words Geoff
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Thanks Sadje. Sorry if I’ve missed some comments. Rather neglectfully I found you lodged in my spam!!
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No worries! Happens all the time to me too
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I love this …those names really tickled me.. unusual I know, Roger Overandout, and Walter Fails 💜💜💜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💕💕🌻🌻
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I love names, they give you such a range to be beyond silly…
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They certainly do you 😁😁
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It’s always a funny and entertaining read from you, Geoff. 😀
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The challenge is finding that idea and then seeing how it works in 99 words. I think I’m a daisy writer at heart: some days I do and some days I don’t….
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LOL! Just the fact that you write, is all that matters.
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Enjoyed it,Geoff.
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That was a novel idea!
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You think I can extend it that far?
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With Dog as your mentor anything is possible!
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He’s in the guidebook for all the wrong reasons! I downloaded Apprenticed a while back (years prob) and bumped into it the other day, started reading and was hooked. What a lovely book.
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Ah isn’t that lovely to hear. Enjoy your Easter with my weirdy little family
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Very clever, Geoff. Happy Easter.
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Thank you. Enjoy some Sir Chocolaty treats
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