LOL: Life Of Leo

PHOTO PROMPT © G.L. MacMillan " Which of these bottles can give the biggest of bubbles? " asks six year old Nathan to the shopkeeper who also is his father. " Why do you want big bubbles? " the father curiously asks his son who is eyeing the bottles stacked up on the old shelf. " Bigger bubbles look beautiful and are brighter than all the other ones " quips Nathan. " The size of the bubble doesn't matter my son. What matters is how long the bubble lasts and spreads happiness " says the father and hands over a tiny bottle from the second shelf to his son who screams in glee. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Bubbles ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 31st July 2015 .

PHOTO PROMPT- © Sandra Crook She walked slowly in the scorching heat, carrying a bag on her head and two more in each of her feeble hands. The blisters on her feet hurt and burned, and yet she did not stop; she couldn't. Turning around the corner, she found her regular place and was glad that it was covered in soothing shade. She emptied the contents of her heavy bags carefully, separated and laid down the vegetables for sale. Ignoring the pain all around her body, she said a quick prayer and put on a big smile to greet her first customer for the day. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Scorching ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 17th July 2015 .

PHOTO PROMPT – © Jean L. Hays I told you not to continue with your dangerous racing, especially after the near fatal accident that almost killed you a few months ago. Yet, you did not pay heed to me and went ahead with it without thinking of anything or anybody else. You were selfish and only thought about your dreams and passion, ignoring our beautiful family, our wonderful kids and me. Look what it has come to now, as I stand here helpless wondering how different things would have been had you listened to me. There you lie buried and here my life is set to flames. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Flames ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes. This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 3rd July 2015 .

PHOTO PROMPT – © Kent Bonham " Isn't this the most famous joint in town, come on let us go in for a drink ," Rohit pulls me towards the bar. He was new in town and on a vacation and excited, but I was a recovering alcoholic and had been sober for seven months now. And then I saw her walk by, dressed all beautiful and laughing loud as she held the hand of the man with her. The woman I love, with the man she loves. I walk into the bar and drown myself in the wave of the poison I had been avoiding until now. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Waves ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 26th June 2015 .

PHOTO PROMPT – © C. Hase I took a deep breath and walked down the sandy path, slowly and completely aware of what lay ahead. I have been through so much over the past few years that I needed some time off, just for myself. I know that a heart break is not the end of the world, but I wanted time to mourn, cry, recuperate and let go. I wanted to find myself again and fall in love with her. This solo vacation would give me the much needed closure, so that I can head back with head held high and start a fresh life. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Fresh ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 5th June 2015 .

Image Source They isolated me as soon as my daughter was born as in the quest of a male heir, they forgot humanity. All the hospital bills were paid for and they left my suitcase and my things in the hospital room and left. Even my husband did not feel the need to come and see his new born child, he just left me a wad of cash. I collect my belongings and leave the cash untouched. I have all that I wanted with me; my treasure, my daughter Nidhi. *In the context of Hindu mythology, Nidhi is a treasure, constituted of nine treasures belonging to Kubera, the God of wealth. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Isolated ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . Linking to the  A to Z Challenge .

© Jennifer Pendergast I might not know where you are, but I remember your face very clearly and it is etched in my mind and soul forever. The man who took away everything that I had, everything that mattered to me. The wretched demon who snatched away the love of my life and my only reason for living, but now I have another reason to survive. I will find you, put you through the same pain and then kill you. I know it is a long journey and it begins from this very coach; find a place to hide, the hunt is on. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Hunt ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 10th April 2015 . Linking to the  A to Z Challenge .

© Dawn Q. Landau This is the path that you used to take for school every day and I used to walk behind, guarding you and watching every step of yours. I would bark when the train was approaching to alert you much ahead of time, so that you don’t panic when the giant beast passed by. I loved you so much my master that it is now hard to believe that you are no longer here and that we will never walk this way together. But your thoughts would never be forgotten. I shall take this route every single day until I’m around. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Forgotten ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 27th February 2015 .

Copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields The open balcony was inviting me and I knew that I could catch a glimpse of the entire estate from there. The tall gate was locked and I peep inside to see if anyone was around. After being sure that no one was inside, I kick my shoes in the air, tie my hair high up and climb up the railing. I have never been in such a big house before, even if from outside on an empty balcony. The view was beautiful, but I had to hurry back before my father, the gardener of the estate finds me here. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Open ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 13th February 2015 .

Copyright Ted Strutz " Ruhaan, it is past bedtime and you are still watching TV? ", I yell at my five year old. " But mama, I have no school tomorrow ." " Still, you need to get to bed on time baby ", I turn the switch off and then the lights and carry him towards the corner bedroom. " Will you please read me a story about cricket until I fall asleep ?" " Sure my darling ", I say and reach out for his tiny shelf of books wondering how his father would have read the cricket story had he not abandoned his only son who was born without limbs. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Bedtime ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 30th January 2015 .

Copyright – Georgia Koch When the man I loved abandoned me on my wedding day and my village banished me, I packed all my luggage and set off on my boat, to start a brand new life. I did not make it there though, my journey was cut short as I drowned in my feelings as well as in life. But I did not leave this earth, I sit here at this abandoned spot on my boat, planning my revenge. I just fell in love truly, madly and deeply; and I did not deserve an end like this. Look closer, you can see me. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Abandon ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 23rd January 2015 .

Image Source I know that you are the mighty princess and I am the stable boy, and yet my heart doesn't stop beating for you. Its not your beauty that captured me, but that innocent and loving heart of yours. Today, you are ready to elope with me in the quest of a happily ever after. But my mind and heart is filled with questions, as I have nothing to offer you; except love .  And then your eyes assure me that it is more than enough. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic 'Offering' at Lillie McFerrin Writes .

© Copyright Jean L. Hays Today is the first day of the year and I'm up with the sun all set for my morning walk. I slowly walk along the road, basking in the mild heat and hoping for a fresh start to the year. Just as I reached the cross road, I saw someone walking in the opposite direction and talking continuously on the phone. Tall, dark and handsome, he was sweating profusely and yet managed to look breathtakingly handsome. He gave me a quick look and a smile escaped his lips; and there it was, the first glimpse of my first love story. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic 'Fresh' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 9th January 2015 .

Copyright -Björn Rudberg It took me a long time to find the perfect Christmas tree, and it was no easy task to get it down to our house through our steep pathway. Watching my wife decorate the tree, made me smile realizing that all the effort I put did not go in vain. " Dad, we do not have a glimmering star to put on top ", my five year old came rushing to me. " Darling, I have the perfect star for it !" She and her mother watched as I climbed up the ladder to put our tiny family portrait on top of the tree. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Glimmer ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 26th December 2014 .

Copyright – Sandra Crook The cyclone took away everything that I had; my family, my house and everything else that I could call mine. When I returned home after a year away, all that was left was a big mess of broken bricks and wood.The pond was plagued with dirt and the entire place looked abandoned. I could have easily turned back and gone away to a better pasture, but the love in my heart refused to let go of me. I decided to trust myself and build everything from scratch again so that the memories of my loved ones could live forever. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Trust ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 12th December 2014 .

Image Source " He is a sissy, I do not want him in my team ", their voice echoed in my ears every time I set foot on the playground. Yes, I have always been a timid boy but that doesn't mean that I need to be picked upon or ridiculed. Time and again, they made fun of me and made me feel like I am disabled or incapable of doing anything. It took all the patience I had to hold on to my self confidence and not fall prey to their attacks.  Today I think about all of them and smile, every time I get ready to pilot a flight that carry people like them. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Flight ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes .

Image Source: Google I was seeing him after years, but yet the thrill he caused within me was still the same. We had been madly in love years ago but it had all come to an end in an instant, when he proposed. Since I came from a broken family, the concept of relationships scared me. It was really hard, but we had to move on. But today when I see him with his wife, I feel a pang of jealousy and cannot help but wish that I was in her place. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Envy ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes .

Copyright- The Reclining Gentleman I can feel the chill in the air as we sit and watch the still water, our hands entwined with each other. This place is serene and gives me immense peace, or maybe it is just the effect of being around you; since I gush like a child and feel pretty as a woman when you fail to take your eyes off me. It has been fifty years now and the feeling is still the same. And so is the magic. Fifty years ago, it was at this place that I realized that I had fallen in love with you. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Falling ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 24th October .

Copyright-Rochelle Wisoff-Fields " I can't believe that you have turned my library into such a huge mess ", my dad scowls as he looks around in disgust. " Oh, come on daddy, this is exactly what I want to do with my life; make music and teach it to others, you know that ", I say grazing the piano with my finger tips. " So, this is your future ?", he looks upset and disappointed. " Yes daddy, I have this weird hunger within me, that only music can satiate. This is the hunger that comes from within my soul ", I say as my dad smiles and walks away. This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Hunger ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 10th October .

Copyright – Marie Gail Stratford I stand in front of the wine cellar all confused as it is a big day for me and I want everything to be perfect. I still remember the day I saw her for the first time; it was love at first sight for both of us. She took some time to accept the situation, but when she did, it was the happiest day of my life. After scouring a hundred shops, I finally found the perfect ring for her. I'm going to propose tonight, and I can't make up my mind if the wine should be red or white.  This five sentence fiction is written for the topic ' Confusion ' at Lillie McFerrin Writes . This drabble (100 word fiction) is written for Friday Fictioneers, 26th September .