Photo Copyright: Amy Reese
Here we are again. This week we’re in a hallway. I chose to call it a hospital hallway. We’re gathered here to discuss our original stories for the week. This is the Friday Fictioneer group. Our hostess is the talented and gracious author and artist, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The challenge this week and every week is to write a story with no more than 100 words, not including the title. It’s supposed to have a beginning, middle, end, and follow the picture prompt for the week. This week’s prompt was provided by Amy Reese. Thanks, Amy.
To read the other stories by the group members, just click on the link given below, then on the little blue frog in the blue box.
The link for this week’s stories is as follows:
https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/30-september-2016/
Genre: Speculative Fiction
Word Count: 100 Words
THE HALLWAY by P.S. Joshi
Laura remembered losing consciousness and waking up in the hospital. She’d suffered from a failing heart for several years but refused to worry as it wouldn’t help.
Her family took care she didn’t overtax herself. There was always someone with her day and night. She wasn’t scared and knew one day she’d be reunited with her husband, Thomas, who’d died years before.
There was no one in the room with her. She felt better, so decided to get up and walk down the hallway. Then she saw it, a bright light ahead. Thomas was holding out his hand.
“Come, sweetheart.”
Wonderful story, Suzanne. I hope all endings are so sweet.
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Thanks, Diana. I’d guess we all wish that. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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That is the way it should be. Nice, Suzanne.
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Thanks, John. I totally agree. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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🙂
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Sweet and wonderful. Well done.
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Thanks, Alicia. I’m pleased you liked the story so much. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Such a sweet ending 🙂
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Thanks, Ali. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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A lovely way to go.
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Thanks, Clare. I think it would be. I read that someone who died and was resuscitated said he’d never be afraid of death again. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I love this story, Suzanne. This is the ending we all hope and pray for. My mother couldn’t wait to be reunited with dad.
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Thanks, Russell. I agree. My mother had Alzheimer’s and sadly forgot my dad had died years before. She wondered why he didn’t come visit her. I’m sure she was glad to be reunited. They were married for over 50 years. I’m pleased you loved the story. We hear so many sad things these days. We need some happier thoughts. 🙂 — Suzanne
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The way you narrated, it seemed as if another love story was beginning – awesome 🙂
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Thanks, Dahlia. I’m pleased you liked the story so much, the way I narrated it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Moksha – salvation. I hope each one of us achieves it. Great take.
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Thanks, Yarnspinnerr. Thank you for the Hindu word for release from the cycle of death and rebirth–salvation. I also hope each of us achieves what we consider eternal peace and happiness. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Oh this is sweet.
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Thanks, Chioma. I’m happy you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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This is an ending we all wish for… to reunite with the loved ones from the past… but sometimes it might just be enough with an end I guess.
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Thanks, Bjorn. I’m pleased you liked the story. I truly believe I’ll be united with family and friends. I think of the butterfly as a sign of that among other things. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Sad and sweet. An “Aw” story. Randy
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Thanks, Randy. I’m pleased you enjoyed the story. Yes, it was both sad and sweet and a true “Aw” story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Ah, a happy ending for her. I’m glad she could be reunited with her love. Nice one, Suzanne.
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Thanks, Amy. I’m pleased you enjoyed the story. I love a happy ending. Also, Happy Birthday! Have a great day! 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks for the birthday wishes, Suzanne!
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The time has come and it looks like it’s going to be good. Very sympathetically told and nicely written
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Thanks, Mick. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the story. Yes, the end has come and it will indeed be happy. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Sad but lovely.
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Thanks, Dawn. I’m happy you thought the story was lovely even though it was a bit sad. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Nicely written, Suzanne
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Thanks, Neil. I’m pleased you thought the story was good. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
A sweet story full of love and hope. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. I’m so pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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A story with a happy ending. Nice, Suzanne!
Lily
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Thanks, Lily. I’m pleased you liked the story. I love a happy ending. 🙂 — Suzanne
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A good ending, such a comforting last thought. Lovely story, Suzanne.
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Thanks, Gabriele. I’m pleased you enjoyed the story and found it both lovely and comforting. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Well, I only hope Thomas hadn’t found another woman in the afterlife! Nice warm-hearted story.
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Thanks, Perry. I don’t think romance as on Earth will be the same in the afterlife. We will all feel a brotherly, sisterly, motherly, fatherly type of love. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Now what journey will they take, the mystery continues.
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Thanks, Mike. They’ll probably end up in heaven wherever that is. I’m pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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What a nice death.
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