Words Matter
For Raymond G. Taylor's "Oh Jeff flash fiction challenge"
“Oh Jeff, I love you too… but... "
But.
That one simple conjunction proved to be the final nail in Sandy's coffin, as Jeff loosed his grip on her wrists and watched her flailing body disappear into the canyon.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Please forgive the clumsy cut and paste. I would like to publish your entry (or entries) to the Oh-Jeff challenge in an upcoming book and of course need your permission to do so. Details are all here: https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/oh-jeff-the-book%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thanks, Ray
Sheesh! 😳 👍
Oh dear! Poor her, instead of the usual Poor Jeff!😳😵💫
Oof! Chilling. Just chilling, my friend
Oh damn!! Sally should've read the room first...bahahaha!! Great one, Queen!!
Where are the Content Warnings? You nailed the brevity bringing the message, Cathy. Perfect!
Well that certainly had a kick. If I were Sarah I probably would have waited to add the but until I was safe.
OH shit.... I didn't see that coming!!! Nicely done Cathy!! Congrats on second place for most liked story this week!!
OMG!!! Congratulations on the Leaderboard win!!!❤️❤️💕
Congratualions on this short worded full story edition to the challenge. You said it all.
Heyyyyy Queen! Congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
My kind of tale!
Dark, chilling, and powerfully succinct. That "but" hits harder than the drop—an expertly crafted twist of emotions and action in a tight moment!😉✨
omg i need more
Why on earth is Jeff so bad. He gets worse with every story. Love it Cathy.
Well, at least he didn't leave her hanging... *ahem* Well-wrought!
I don't think she's gonna need a doctor... Jeff is one evil, son-of-a-gun! 😅
This is awesome!
WOW Cathy! You did your thing! Well done!
Hahahahahahahahhahaha is it bad that I laughed? I freaking loved this!
Crikey! That truly is a break-up!
Hahaha very unexpected. Love it my friend.
Excellent flash fiction, right to the point.
Ha! No buts! Bit harsh! This was brilliant!
Oh, snap! Should have swallowed that “but”, Sandy!