PHOTO PROMPT © Jellico’s Stationhouse
Title: Inspiration
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
Ulrich had labored for weeks on the project, but the machine still didn’t work. He was ready to give up, call his client and admit defeat. But he couldn’t. Not yet. He had never failed to finish a project. He sighed, getting up from his bench. Tired and frustrated, he decided to go home. He slipped on his coat and headed out the door. The sun, low in the sky cast a shadow of a bicycle on the wall. Ulrich stopped and stared, his mind racing. Minutes passed and Ulrich stared. Finally, he turned and dashed back to his workshop.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
That was very clever! Not only the realization of what the invention was, but the reality the story shares about ways the creative mind can become inspired. Well done, Jo!
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Thank you. For me inspiration can come from some wild places. 🙂
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Interesting… funny how when at wit’s end, something totally out there will inspire you to new levels of inspiration. 🙂 ❤ Loved it!
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The funny think is, I didn’t want to write a story about a bicycle. And look what happened. 🙂
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Really enjoyed the characterisation in this – I felt Ulrich’s frustration. Let’s hope his inspiration hit the spot.
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LOL I think we have all been there, right?
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Inspiration comes in mysterious ways. Great use of the prompt.
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There was just something nebulous and thought provoking in the photo. Very happy you enjoyed it.
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Dear Jo,
I love the name Ulrich. I have a favorite character in my novels by the same name.
Nicely rendered story of determination.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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For some reason Ulrich just fit the person in my story. I hope he lived up to your Ulrich’s stature. So happy you liked the story. 🙂
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