Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers
Week of 11-01 through 11-07-2016
This week’s photo prompt is provided by Joy Pixley. Thank you Joy!
CONDUCT
“Have we come to the right destination? Things look strange!” Explorer blurted out.
“No! I’ve seen these things before, we should go.” Wiseone answered.
“What is that odd thing ?”
“They call it a bridge.”
“What’s it for?”
“They can walk on it, but we would just hover over it. I think those things with the four round objects can scoot across it.”
“What’s on the other side?”
“More of the same, but there is no fluid and there is something flat across the earth’s floor.”
“Oh! So this is the earth I’ve heard about!”
“Yes, part of it, and we need to leave! “
“Can’t we just stick around for a while? I want to see more of earth!” Explorer pleaded.
“Absolutely not! There is too much corruption here!” Wiseone bellowed.
“What’s corruption?”
“Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.”
“That’s terrible!” Let’s go!” Explorer remarked.
Words (147)
Copyright © 2016 Written by Jessie Cross ~ All rights reserved
Hahaha! Appropriate timing for a story on corruption and bribery! LOL! Cute story, Jessie. I’m glad they didn’t stick around and corrupt themselves!
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Ha! Ha! Yes, they were very wise to leave! And, they probably appreciate their way of life even better now. 🙂 Thank you, Joy.
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My pleasure!
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I’m sure if there is an intelligent life form out there they would wonder at how us humans are making a mess of things! Nice take.
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Absolutely! They must have headaches from shaking their head in wonder! Thank you for reading and commenting.
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It was definitely wise of them to leave Earth before experiencing corruption first-hand. Nice story!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Where is honor in today’s world? Enjoyed the flash.. but too true!
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I think it is dead! Thank you for reading and commenting.
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A very great sharing touching the true aspects of the society. Lovely read!
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Thanks so much!
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I like that Explorer has returned to earth, but leaves quickly when finding earthlings corrupt
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. At least they are smart enough to realize it is something they do not want to deal with! They are lucky they have a place to go!
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I’m not surprised that earth’s bad reputation is known in other realms…
Ellespeth
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Yes, I’m sure word has gotten out to whoever might be out there. Ha! They must be shaking their heads!
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Too true to be real fiction. Great take.
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That’s true! Thank you!
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