There’s a moral to every story, but who wants morals tripping them up?

Don’t worry, this story has only a warning.

A man,

Who lived by, ‘everything must bring enjoyment’,

had many friends who loved to be around “Mr. Fun”.

But when they were not fun to him,

the gate closed without mercy, without a second glance.

He focused on just what brought joy, or at least promised joy ahead.

So what happened?

He got shoved by a bigger man and fell to his demise.

Warning, when walking life, don’t forget to look at those behind you.

See, no moral.


It’s Friday Fictioneer time! Hop over to Rochelle Wisoff’s site to join in the 100 word flash fiction photo challenge. This week’s copyrighted photo is by Lisa Fox.

Hope this little tale gives you reason to smile. Maybe you know a Mr. (Or Ms) Fun. There’s always danger in hanging onto someone’s narcissistic charisma web. But if you do, and you’re left in their dust one day, know that there’s always another Mr or Ms with a bigger foot than them.

May all your friends be true,

Best, Clare


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18 responses to “Looming Danger”

    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Thanks, Dawn!

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  1. Nobbinmaug Avatar

    Skydiving is fun, right? That splat part might not have been fun.

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  2. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Ha!
    No moral? I’m sure there’s one about trust in where somewhere.
    Nicely written.

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  3. GHLearner Avatar

    Great story, great warning which is almost a moral. Be kind to your friends, you’ll be very alone without them is the moral I see in it.

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  4. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    I’ll heed that warning! Nice one.

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  5. James McEwan Avatar

    Moral, don’t turn your back on those you’ve offended.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      You got me there!

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  6. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Clare,

    I’ve know a few of those fun guys. No fun at all. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    Anonymous

    Great piece of writing 🙌

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    Anonymous

    A warning indeed. Great footnote. Here’s to true friends, Clare!

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    Anonymous

    2nd try on commenting: I enjoyed the texture of your story. There is danger in being left in the dust but also danger when you do the leaving. Apropot title.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Many thanks, both your comments came through! Danger everywhere when people are involved!

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    2. Lisa or Li Avatar

      p.s. I’m Anonymous

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  10. Lisa or Li Avatar

    Clare, I very much enjoyed the texture in your story. Apropot title.

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  11. elmowrites Avatar

    I like how you bookended this with breaking the 4th wall, Claire. And an interesting story in the middle too. Nicely done!

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Many thanks for your observations and comment!

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  12. Neil MacDonald Avatar

    No. Absolutely no moral

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