Title: Next Season
Source: Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers
Word count: 175 words
This week’s photo prompt is provided by Michelle DeAngelis. Thank you, Michelle!
My thundering heartbeat pulsed, obliterating the sound of the crashing surf. Its steady thumping was the only sound I heard as I stared at her face, trying to understand.
“Jeremy are you ok?” she asked.
I didn’t respond as I struggled to comprehend. Every second together we documented and shared with the world. The first time I saw her, our first date, our first kiss and my declaration of undying love, were tested, rated, liked and judged. My moves were orchestrated, planned and executed ensuring I won her heart. And it worked. Last night I held her close, and she told me she loved me, and she wanted to grow old together.
“How did this happen?”
“Jeremy, you know the rules. They voted, and the results are in. I am in love with Gabe and will marry him.” She kissed my cheek and walked away. The director motioned, and the camera zoomed, recording my tears, capturing every emotion before they drifted away following her, the star. Stunned, I smiled, knowing I was next season’s star.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Hahahahaha! A reality t.v. dating show! I didn’t expect that ending. Great story, Jo!
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Ha! I hadn’t expected it either, really. Just wrote what come. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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Somehow I found this a depressing portrayal of life, and of culture and television in the world today. To see love reduced in such a cynical way. Well written Jo, a true reflection.
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Indeed, those shows irritate me to no end. I find them degrading. Glad you liked the story Iain.
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poor Jeremy. wonder if this really happens in tv shows. nicely written
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One can only imagine.😉
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Is it bad that I’m glad he wasn’t really in love. Is it also bad that I feel for the couple that are about to get married because strangers voted the other guy a better candidate?lol Another great tale. 🙂
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I don’t think so, but it makes me wonder about their connections to the truth. 😉
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Good one
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Thank you.
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A true reflection of what happens in reality shows these days! well written Jo.
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Yes, reality is more of a stage performance. 😔
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