Conductor's Call + Step Right Up (Throwback Thursday)

Prompts = Free, Flea, Fee

Story New — Conductor’s Call

Photo by Virginia Johnson on Unsplash

‘All aboard!’

Marvin yelled the Conductor’s Call, that quintessential warning that failure to board now meant being left behind.

‘Hello, welcome, the blood will flow soon.’

‘Is it free to drink?’, an elderly female asked.

‘Yes ma’am, but there’s a fee for better seating closer to a vein.’

‘I’m a widow — my poor husband ate powder he shouldn’t’ve. Any chance you could see your way to allowing me one of those premium seats?’

‘Of course. On behalf of the Flea Bag Express, please accept my condolences. Let me guide you to one of my favourite spots.’

‘Thank you, dear tick.’

Story Old — Step Right Up

 Photo by Cyrus Crossan on Unsplash

“Step right up! See amazing feats of strength by the Strong Man! See the Bearded Lady and the Spider Boy! See Jucama and his amazing trained leopards! Step right up here, ladies and gentlemen! See Benardo’s amazing flea circus! Just ten cents!”

A child tried to walk past.

“This ain’t free, kid! Pay the fee before you see! Go away and bother someone else. Step right up folks!”

Little Jimmy Diamond was often confused for a child because he was the shortest man in the world. He had thought about being a part of this travelling show, but not now.

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What I Do For Free Food + untitled (Throwback Thursday)

Prompts = Free, Cutlery, Hugs

Story New — What I Do For Free Food

Photo by Karina Tess on Unsplash

Paul waited impatiently for the presentation to end; he was there for the free meal. He wondered if the decision to attend a timeshare presentation had been the best choice for today.

Two oily caffeinated salespeople had yammered on so far and a third was just being introduced. ‘Hugs and hellos my lovelies. I can offer a premium menu this afternoon if you sign up.’

No one moved.

‘You’re savvy investors. What if I offer the Oneida cutlery you’ll be eating with today — for free.’

Paul’s stomach grumbled. He was tempted to buy just to get to the free meal.

Story Old — untitled

 Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

The holiday season had been making itself known to Ben: Black Friday had come and gone and the number of shopping days ’til Christmas was less than thirty. He felt alone and he knew others out there were feeling the same. And so he decided to do something about it.

Which is why he wandered his local mall carrying a sign, “Hugs not shrugs”, and gave free hugs to anyone who asked or even looked like they needed one. Such as the young man shopping for cutlery at London Drugs. One hug, two lives made a bit better.

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Free, flea, fee

“Step right up! See amazing feats of strength by the Strong Man! See the Bearded Lady and the Spider Boy! See Jucama and his amazing trained leopards! Step right up here, ladies and gentlemen! See Benardo’s amazing flea circus! Just ten cents!”

A child tried to walk past.

“This ain’t free, kid! Pay the fee before you see! Go away and bother someone else. Step right up folks!”

Little Jimmy Diamond was often confused for a child because he was the shortest man in the world. He had thought about being a part of this travelling show, but not now.

Free, Cutlery, Hugs

The holiday season had been making itself known to Ben: Black Friday had come and gone and the number of shopping days ’til Christmas was less than thirty. He felt alone and he knew others out there were feeling the same. And so he decided to do something about it.

Which is why he wandered his local mall carrying a sign, “Hugs not shrugs”, and gave free hugs to anyone who asked or even looked like they needed one. Such as the young man shopping for cutlery at London Drugs. One hug, two lives made a bit better.