So I finally decided to do a Write-Tribe prompt. I am not a big fan of prompts, but this one caught my attention. Its about writing a story, in 55 words. Yup, not more not less exactly 55. This is known as 55 fiction. To know more about the rules and about the challenge itself, check out Vidya’s Suri post on Write tribe about fiction 55. Enjoy (or suffer)
55 Fiction
Love
The rain howled and cried; so he didn’t have to. He really didn’t know what to do, so he clutched the bloody note tighter. His friends felt it will get better, he felt even worse. She felt it wasn’t him, But he felt it was. He was devastated, shattered, and lonely. Love is a bitch.
Mystery
The woman lay there in a pool of blood. The weapon was clear, a knife used brutally. But the motive wasn’t. This wasn’t a botched robbery, no forced entry. She did have a boyfriend, maybe… That’s when his phone rang; a man had just jumped off the roof of the same building. The inspector sighed, “Love”.
My own little twist, if you connect the 2 stories together, they form a flash 11o story.
My Brain Works Too Much 
I thought the prompt was either love or mystery. But this combo is a bonus. Nice work Ayush 🙂
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I am glad you liked it. I put in a lot of work here. I usually have no control over how long I write…and its usually very long. Take this comment for example…I have thanked you…made a point…and its still going on. I just can’t stop myself…I really can’t…help me…help me…before I reach the word limit in this comment box…
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😀 I half-expected this comment to be 55 words too.. 😛
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How many did you count..
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I stopped counting after it hit the mid 50’s 😉
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I knew you were smart…I half wanted to reply in 55 words…Then I thought It would be overkill..
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Crsip and fresh. Loved how the two connected n told a perfect yet sad story.
And couldn’t help but reading your below comment. 55 for me is a huge challenge, m so bad at editing and just don’t know how to end!! But will surely try my hand at this as m up for new experiences this month!
Okay, I think I need help too!! 😀
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Yes 55 is like the ultimate challenge for us, the describers. Though we both need help, I am sure you can come up with some great stuff too. Waiting anxiously for your work.
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Oh dear that was gory. I think I much prefer the sweet and happy love story. But both written well.
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An optimist is only appreciated when we have a pessimist around…
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WOW, I really liked both of your stories. I love the brutality of the first one…and the irony of the second. Oooo well done!!!
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Thanks Kathy, brutality works best,when its quick, short and sharp….
I am glad you liked them
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Ayush, that was the first thng it came to my mind before I scrolled and u re affirmed that U did intend to connect the two. In fact I was thinking of a novel made of 55 words that were stories in themselves in each para and yet formed the whole put together. 😀
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Novel huh! That would be cool..how long do you think this novel will be…Color me interested
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Things people do in the name of love. Some write, some sing, some paint and some die! Sigh!!
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Yes people can do crazy things…like trying to write a story in 55 words…
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I had finished reading the second and had already connected them. Then I saw your last line 🙂 a perfect 55er and an almost drabble (110 ) 🙂
Richa
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Yes, I think we can work that out as a prompt too, one of these days..and thanks for liking my work…Appreciated
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Love is tragic at times. Love reading it:)
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I am glad that you liked, stay and look around a little. Maybe you can find something else which you might like.
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definitely Ayush. will keep visiting:)
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