And once more unto the breach dear friends. Time again for Friday Fictioneers. A 100 words of fiction based on the photo prompt provided. Sometimes I know what to write as soon as I see the picture other times it’s a puzzle…….
Photo Copyright : Lauren Moscato
Regret doesn’t wipe away the stench or lessen the stain, it only makes it worse. Yet huddled in the corners, beneath all those empty dreams and promises, hope still gnaws at our souls. Hope we can right our wrongs.
Shelter is so near, sometimes so near that we can almost taste its freedom. They say if you find your way in, that you never want to leave. That you won’t be held captive by fear or panic, instead choice becomes your jailer.
But the way in isn’t clear. There are no open windows or no steps to the door; but then, there isn’t a puzzle worth solving that doesn’t take thought.
helen midgley 
“…choice becomes your jailer…” The line I vow not to steal… but ooooh, that’s a tempty one.
Thanks for the great comment 🙂
“there isn’t a puzzle worth solving that doesn’t take thought”…and there you have it.
Thanks for reading Dawn 🙂
Very though provoking! Wonderful. 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Very poignant. And choice being your jailer. Wow. Your piece is filled with so much to consider. Well done!!
Thank you, a bit deeper than usual for me 🙂
Dear Helen, Great story and very well written. I like “choice being your jailer.” Great words! Nan
Thanks Nan 🙂
I like it.
(maybe “lessen” in lieu of “lesson”?)
quickly amended 😉
That’s one heck of a front step Helen. Just how long are your legs?
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
Think I’d use the back door, I only have little legs 😉
Very thought-provoking, and great use of language (as pointed out in previous comments).
Many thanks, think I was sickening for something, a bit deep for me 😉
WOW ! “choice becomes your jailer”….Profound one.
Thanks 🙂
Wow, much to think about there. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks for reading 🙂
So much wisdom in this, I really can’t add much more. There’s a lot of room for interpretation, very interesting.
Thanks for the comment 🙂
This is one of my favourites!! Good choice of words and so much to think about. I was intrigued right from the start. Great first sentence.
Thank you 🙂
A thought provoking and brilliantly written piece!
Thanks 🙂
Just brilliant, Helen. This speaks to me right about now.
xx 🙂
Beautifully poetic and intriguing.
PS Mr MickLively found one of those pesky homophones in my piece last week – I don’t even see them. Think he should be appointed official Friday Fiction homophone spotter.
Thank you, and I think I need to proof read before I publish 😉
My favourite this week so far. Brilliantly written.
Thanks 🙂
Such great prose. This is beautiful.
Dear Helen,
This was a thoughtful and well written rumination on life and choice. You navigated your way around a tricky subject like a master.
Aloha,
Doug
Outstanding and impressive writing … I enjoy your take on the prompt.
Isadora 😎