Title: The Darkness Before Dawn
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Anshu Bhojnagarwala
Jimmy stared into the fire pulling the old wool army blanket tighter. The cold night promised to get colder.
He needed to decide, but he hated his choices. The most logical choice, he hated the most. It meant saying he was wrong when he wasn’t. He could make it to morning.
The embers faded, and freezing drizzle pelted him, soaking his blanket.
Digging the phone from his pocket, he let the screen fill with crystalline drops before he finally hit send.
A sleepy voice answered. He paused, still uncertain when he heard his own voice crackle.
“Mom? It’s me, Jimmy.”
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Ooh this is good, with the touch of mystery!
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Ooh, I love that you like it, Joy. ✨💕✨
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🙂 ❤
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It sounds like he was trying to keep his pride alive but sometimes one has to give in.
Tenderly written … nicely done, JoHawk.
Isadora 😎
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Pride can be an asset and a liability. So happy you enjoyed the story Isadora. ✨💕✨
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Rites of passage and lessons learned. Very nice write.
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Thank you Violet, Some lessons are easier than others. ✨😊✨
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Sometimes the weather throws a curved ball our way. One can call it fate, I am not sure what Jimmy will call it
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Weather, perceptions, fate… Jimmy has made a call I hope he can live with. Thanks for reading and commenting Michael.
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Keeping his Mum sweet, thats our job if we are someones son! Lovely tale
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I am happy you enjoyed the story. ✨
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between pride and survival there’s no contest. Nicely worked, Jo
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Thank you Neil. Staying alive trumps many ideals. 😊
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Well, giving Mom a call seems like a good choice on the face of it.
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Time will tell Iain. Thanks for reading and commenting. 😊
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“The most logical choice, he hated the most. It meant saying he was wrong when he wasn’t.”
This is the part when your genius shines!
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Gina, you flatter me with your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the piece. Thank you, dear friend. ✨💕✨
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i can’t lay foundation like that so yes liked it very much!
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Boys will be boys, and mums will forgive
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We can hope everything will work out fine. 😊
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I’m glad he overcame his pride.
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There are times we need to lay it down to move on. 😊
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Thanks for playing!
Ronda
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I hope his decision turns out to be right to call his Mom. I am sure they can rekindle their bond!
https://evergreenleaf.blogspot.com/2019/02/fire-deity-agni-dev.html
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We never know what the future holds. Perhaps you are correct. Thanks for reading and commenting. ✨💕✨
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Jimmy wants to go back home. Who better to call than his mother.
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True, unless his issue was with his mother to begin with. Thanks for reading and commenting Abhijit. 😊
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A heartwarming story. I’m so glad Jimmy called home, a beginning to reconciliation hopefully. Nicely done, Jo!
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Glad you liked the story, Brenda. 😊
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What would he do without Mom/ I guess camping out when it gets dark and wet is just not fun.
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Cold, dark, damp… three good reasons why I don’t camp. Glad you liked the story James. 😊
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Love the mystery in this!
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Thanks Lisa.
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Aw, poor kid, trying so hard to show how grown-up and brave he was. Good one.
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This was beautifully expressed with just the right tone. Kids have to learn the hard way sometimes.
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Thank you Michael. Growing up is difficult.
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I think the prodigal son will be welcomed back
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I hope so. Thanks for reading Björn.
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I am sure, whatever it is, mom would be happy.
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Moms have a way of making everything all right. 😊
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