Crossing the isthmus between Grandisle and Wildisle is safe only during low tide; even then, one rogue wave will sweep the intrepid crosser into the sea. It’s winter – aka rogue wave season.
Violette, only daughter of one of Grandisle’s grandest families, shouldn’t be here.
’We gotta stop this, babe. It’s gonna kill me if you die crossing over.’
‘Ringo, darling. It would kill me if I had to spent the nights locked up in my cage.’
‘I’m serious, Vee,’ he says, voice cracking.
She kisses him.
‘So am I. I will keep risking it, if you meet me or not.’
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Oh my, talk about going off-piste – I could explain how I got from this week’s FFfAW photo prompt to this, but I don’t want to keep you that long. I’d suggest you read more stories instead.
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Well, you’ve just got me intrigued now. Does she literally live in a cage? Could be a possibility – I know how you love your distopia! Intriguing stuff
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Well, it’s not literally a cage, I don’t think, but it involves some slipping through closed doors on her part. I think I may have opened another Pandora’s box here…
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Ha! Yes. That’s the problem with flash fiction – there are always so many questions that need to be answered, so many stories that could come from one piece.
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Yes, and this one is already growing, as well. I need to stop writing stories that take on a life of their own immediately!
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At least it gives you plenty to post on the blog!
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I was wondering the same thing! I will wait and see if there is more to this story 🙂
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Oh, this has turned itself into an intriguing little set-up during the day. I’m wondering if I should serialise it on Wattpad…
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why not? I say go for it!
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Other things to write first. Once I have some more free time…
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I can sympathize!
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She’s risking her life to have some “freedom.” Hopefully, a rogue wave won’t sweep her away! Excellent story, Sonya!
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I hope so, too. Thank you, PJ!
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I love the voices of your characters.
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Thanks 🙂
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The title drew me in. Then the character’s plight. Then the dialogue. Well done! Thanks!
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Thank you – glad it kept your interest!
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Like another commenter said, so many questions can arise out of flash piece like this! I love what you’ve done 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Great story, forbidden romances such as this one rarely ends well! I’m such a fan of your stories, I always want to know more 🙂
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Aw, thank you, Alixa! That’s lovely of you to say 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂
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Nice happy romance, even if Violette is taking risks crossing at times.
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Thank you!
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Lovely love story:)
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Thank you, Shivangi 🙂
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An intriguing story.
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Great story! It’s suggestive of a much bigger tale, which is something I always like in Flash Fiction.
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Makes me want to know more! Very good!
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An intriguing story, Sonya. 🙂 I hope neither of them gets washed away by a rogue wave!
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I was sort of holding my breath that the wave didn’t pull them both out to shore. Good tension!
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An intriguing romance. Ohh! There has to be a sequel.
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