FFfAW-Week of 08-25-2015
28th Challenge for
Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers
This week’s photo prompt is provided by Dawn M. Miller._____________________________________________________
The Scavenger Hunt
By Teresa Dean Smeigh
copyright August 2015
“Susan, you are going on a scavenger hunt. See those boots? When you are done counting to 200, you will go to the boots and pick up the trail.”
Susan closed her eyes and Danny took off towards the boots and around the curve.
“200, I’m coming!”
She ran to the boots and there was an arrow pointing down the trail. She went that way and came across Danny’s shirt with another arrow pointing straight ahead. She followed the trail to the next curve and found Danny’s shorts. The arrow on the shorts pointed down a dirt path and she started to follow that.
The shade of the trees was cool and she walked 100 feet or so into the woods. She spotted water glittering in the sun through the trees and a waterfall. She turned the last turn and found Danny standing under the waterfall. She hoped he had his boxers on, but they were laying on the ground.
“Come on in Susan the water is fine.”
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This is such a good idea 🙂
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Thank you very much!
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Great story Tessa. When I got to the end I thought, “I hope Susan isn’t a little girl.” LOL! Great story! Thank you for participating in the FFfAW challenge!
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Thank you! I am trying to stay out of the dark side in my stories for now anyhow. I am glad to say my mind did not go that way at all. 🙂
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Thank you Tessa! It is good to come out of the dark ever once in awhile!
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Hi Tessa, great take on this prompt, enjoyed how you took us on the trail with you….does she jump in with her boxers on?
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Thank you! I don’t know how far she will go 🙂
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Fun story!
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Thank you!
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Cute story. I love scavenger hunts. That was a good take on the prompt. Almost like playing Spin The Bottle and taking off a piece of clothes with each spin. Funny. 🙂
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Thank you! My mind works in mysterious ways. I am glad you stopped by.
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Ha! My mind immediately went there when she found his shirt. I thought to myself “Ooh, it’s that kind of game.” ;-D I hope she likes him romantically or platonically (best friends), but either way, this sounds fun! Oh, and hopefully, nothing is in the water 😛
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She likes him romantically, but they are just starting to date. The water – it was a beautiful clear pond fed by the water fall. How’s that? 🙂
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Wow! It ended so well. Good she followed the trail.
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Thank you. I am sure she is glad she did too!
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Somehow I get the feeling that Danny’s wanting more than just a swim! A fun story, Tessa. 🙂
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He’s a man, I am sure he is. What perfect spot.
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