Tuesday, 28 February 2012

100 words for grown ups

This week the prompt is, "Take a leap of faith." http://jfb57.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/100-word-challenge-for-grown-ups-week32/




 Here's mine: 


“It’s no good, I can’t go through with it. “
“Yes you can, love, this time it’ll be different, it will work out.”
“But I’m so scared, what if it doesn’t? What if it turns out like before? I just can’t go through that all again.”
“No one knows what the future holds darling, but he’s not the same. He’s one of the good guys- he adores you, you light up when you’re together; I’ve never known you so happy. “
“Really?”
“Of course. Believe me, this is the right thing to do. Come on, it’s time.”




I know that lady...

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16 comments:

  1. Sally-Jayne28 February 2012 at 04:09

    Nice one Anna. Dialogue is tricky, but yours sounds really believable. Hope she took a deep breath and conquered those nerves!

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    1. Anna28 February 2012 at 07:33

      Thanks Sally-Jayne. Haven't yet had a chance to read the others; is on my to- do list for later.
      btw- she did take the leap :)

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  2. Deirdre28 February 2012 at 12:39

    you answered my question! I like the way you handle dialogue,because there is a clear sense of two different characters. Very nice!

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    1. Anna28 February 2012 at 13:19

      Thanks for commenting. Tried dialogue in an earlier piece but cheated by adding extra details in between.

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  3. Anonymous29 February 2012 at 07:27

    Ooooh. I was really able to visualize this scene playing out between these two women. I hope he was "one of the good guys." Enjoyed it.

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    1. Anna29 February 2012 at 10:01

      Thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, definitely one of the good guys.

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  4. Rachel Selby29 February 2012 at 08:35

    Second marriage? That must take some courage.

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  5. Dughall McCormick1 March 2012 at 11:29

    I agree with others, dialogue and subject-matter handled well, Anna. Enjoyed it :-)

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  6. Writing from the Edge2 March 2012 at 13:12

    Lovely story, Anna - and I could just picture the situation. Hope she went ahead! Nicely written!

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    1. Anna3 March 2012 at 05:50

      She did :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

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  7. Anonymous3 March 2012 at 04:39

    GSussex
    Great piece. Very effective use of dialogue. The comments of reassurance are just what one can imagine were needed. A 'supportive'/positive piece, good job!

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    1. Anna3 March 2012 at 05:51

      Thank you for commenting; I really enjoyed your pieces this week.

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  8. Mari's World4 March 2012 at 02:46

    I am here wanting her to give it a go! Great piece of writing I thoroughly enjoyed it

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    1. Anna4 March 2012 at 02:57

      Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Appreciated :)

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