The devastating, but expected call came just before six-o-clock, her father was dead.
The Uber could only get within two blocks of the extravagant condo high rise because downtown streets were blocked for a jazz festival.
She entered the building with feelings in check and said her goodbyes. The music drew her to the balcony where a large sketch book lay on a table. She sat and opened it.
Sketch after sketch of the street below from each year of the festival. She was in each one, but had never been there. Regrets swept her; she should have been.
In response to Charli Mills June 28, 2018, prompt from Carrot Ranch Literary: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is a sketch or about a sketch. It can be “A Sketch of a Romance” or “The Sketch of Aunt Tillie.” Go where the prompt leads you to scribble.
06/30/2018 at 05:04
A very nice idea, Susan, I enjoyed this.
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07/02/2018 at 02:35
That last image of the sketches really gets to me. Such a beautifully written flash, Susan.
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07/03/2018 at 10:46
Yes, her feelings didn’t remain in check. Nice use of the prompt.
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