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Three Drabbles - 100 Word Fiction

Using. Days. Harassed. Three random words.

By Denise E LindquistPublished 2 years ago 2 min read
Three Drabbles - 100 Word Fiction
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He Was Using Drugs and Alcohol and Not Going To Work

I am no longer calling in to work for him!

Random drabble word: Using

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Drabbles are short — only 100 words. Please stay on the page for 30 seconds or more, so the stories are counted as a read. Please read, highlight, clap, comment — let me know you’ve been here! Thank you!

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Just yesterday I realized he was drunk every time he told me he loved me! What do I do now? I love him!

I went to a counselor to ask for help and she said, “Go to a support group for families of alcoholics!” I started last night. Today I am not so sure I shouldn’t leave him!

They told me it is recommended to not make any big decisions for a year. This after they said they don’t tell anyone what to do.

Someone said they told their husband when not using, “I’m not calling work for you anymore!”

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First published by Fiction Shorts on medium.com

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What Do You Think? Better Days!

How will that work on my storefront?

Random drabble word: Days.

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Drabbles are short — only 100 words. Please stay on the page for 30 seconds or more, so the stories are counted as a read. Please read, highlight, clap, and comment — let us know you’ve been here! Thank you!

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This morning, I rented a space in the part of town where small shops are doing business every day. I noticed that everyone here was kind of sad. For me, this will mean better days!

Well, at least I am counting on these being better days for me. The saying, “Fake it till you make it” is a favorite of mine.

An antique shop with a positive sign. I am one of the few that will have a sign. I’m only selling positivity. Everything I have in my shop is positive.

I will start with a smile on my face!

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First published by Fiction Shorts on medium.com

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Have You Been Harassed?

Not fun!

Random drabble word: Harassed

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Drabbles are short — only 100 words. Please stay on the page for 30 seconds or more, so the stories are counted as a read. Please read, highlight, clap, and comment — let us know you’ve been here! Thank you!

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“It’s not fun to be harassed,” said Olive. “Just because I’m tall and wear glasses is it okay to call me 4 eyes and Paul Bunyan?”

“When I am harassed, I change the subject or walk away or think to myself how ignorant they are, and I would never lower myself to be so petty!” said Angel.

“Why ever are you harassed?” asked Olive. “For the color of my skin,” replied Angel.

Olive looked to the sky and commented as if to herself, “That is so stupid! All of these things we have no control over! Why be so cruel?”

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First published by Fiction Shorts on medium.com

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About the Creator

Denise E Lindquist

I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.

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  • Kendall Defoe about a year ago

    I'm gonna try this!

  • I don't know why people bully others for the way their body looks. It's so sad. Loved your drabbles!

  • Kimmiekins42 years ago

    Love all of these! Amazing job🖤

  • Read them all and great short stories, excellent work

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