SIX SENTENCE STORIES …….cue: given
HELPLESSNESS
I turned the corner and saw a small child trembling from the chill in the air standing against the building.
She looked up at me with her wide blue eyes and an expression of helplessness that melted my heart.
She said nothing but slowly extended her hand toward me and I was given a piece of crumbled paper.
I took the paper from her small hand and smoothed it out so I could see what was on it.
It was part of a check with an address.
I called the police, gave them the information and waited with her until the police arrived.
Copyright © 2017 Written by Jessie Cross ~ All rights reserved
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This was haunting and leaves us with the intrigue of so many unanswered questions. There should be a Part 2 next week!
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Thank you! I have more written already and will submit another chapter next week. 🙂
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The illustration matches the sadness of your words. Whatever situation has led this little girl to be outside on her own and reaching out to strangers, it can’t be anything good. You did this well and made my heart instantly go out to her with a mother’s protective instinct.
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate your wonderful compliment. 🙂
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This could go anywhere! Gripping and leaves us wanting more…
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Thank you!
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My heart hurts for children who have to reach out this way. Well told!
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Thank you!
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very engaging/enticing scene… (I like the idea that the key ‘element’ was a part of a check, as opposed to something more common and mundane… definitely adds to the mystery)
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Thanks so much!
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I agree with Clark…that was the check was a great idea.
An intriguing piece, Jessie. I’ll check back for more.
Ellespeth
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Thank you, Ellespeth! I will posting more chapters.
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WOW, fabulous story!
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Thank so much, so glad you enjoyed it!
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I did!
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Beautifully and simply written. Hopefully, this little tale has a happy ending.
Click here to read my six!
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Thank you! I have a continuation of this story.
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Thank goodness that this little girl could reach out and ask for help and thank goodness for the hero!
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Thank you for reading and commenting. There are a lot of good people out there. 🙂
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There really are a lot of good people out there. 🙂
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I’m glad to read you’re putting out a second installment!
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Thank you! It’s a great way to add more that could not be said under a word restriction requirement.
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This reminds me of the movie, Lion, that I saw yesterday. It is so sad that there are children in this world who are living on the streets.
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I haven’t seen the movie, Lion, but plan to. No child should have to live on the streets.
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What a captivating story! To be a child in such a situation is heartbreaking. I’m looking forward to reading the next chapter.
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Thank you! 😊
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This is brilliant Jessie. Fantastic writing. I want to know what’s next. Is this girl real? What do the police find out? What does the piece of the cheque have to do with everything?
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Thanks so much! I have more written and will be posting it by chapters, but it won’t be in the six sentence form because it is too restricting for me to be able to tell the whole story. I will just include all the chapters URL’s on each posting so anyone can follow the story if they choose to. I plan on posting one a week..I appreciate your interest. 🌞
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