The purple dress
A Drabble about a dangerous love game
The next morning, Sandra was at work as usual. She was wearing a purple dress and matching Oxford shoes.
It was impossible to miss her flirting as Jason came in. Jason was too young and too impressed by an older woman who clearly knew how to manipulate him into doing the dirty work for her.
Unlike Ryan, she didn’t really care about their children; she only cared about herself.
She accepted playing Ryan’s game thinking she could save her marriage that way. She failed to see the rather obvious fact that Ryan was sick of her and her constant nagging.
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A Drabble is a short work of fiction that consists of exactly 100 words.
Another Drabble from the Serialised Drabbles about a dangerous love game
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Susan Fourtané
Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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Comments (6)
That boy is too young for Sandra. Skillfully written 🙏👍
well, now, does she ever realize
Not a younger man. Sandra leaves that boy alone. This is a good series. ( I read it backwards, but its still good)
You make writing a Drabble look easy. I never was good at that. When I write them, they make no sense.
Some excellent observations and love stories that leave it to the reader to decide
So are Sandra and Ryan gonna get a divorce? Loved your drabble!