Title: Pulling the Plug
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
The strap dug into her shoulder. Iola tried to shift it to a more comfortable position, but only yanked her hair. As she walked, the bag banged her hip and her high heels clicked on the pavement.
She was late. Her heel caught, and she tumbled to the ground. Scratched and bleeding, hot tears streamed down her face. It confirmed what she already knew.
“You, ok?” a voice asked.
“Lies, it’s all lies,” Iola sobbed.
“Sorry?”
“They said, ‘follow the rules,’ and I’d be happy.”
“You’re not?”
Iola brushed the gravel from her hands.
“No, but I will be now.”
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Intriguing story.
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Thank you Sadje.
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You’re welcome Jo.
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Ah, so someone has achieved (painful) enlightenment. 😳
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Yes, it seems so. Thanks for your astute comment.
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I like this, makes me think what the hell Iola is in a rush for. Is it a shopping trip in the sales?
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Maybe she is late for a meeting. Glad you liked the story.
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The world may not like what Iola chooses next
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Hmm. I hadn’t considered that Neil.
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Yep, other peoples’ rules are for them. A new outlook on life after a fall always concentrates the mind. Well done in a interesting story.
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Thank you, James. I have a feeling she will be defining her own rules now.
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Nothing like a bad trip for rearranging your priorities.
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You are right. It can put things in perspective, Sandra
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Ooh, you’ve left me wondering how she’s going to turn her unhappiness around! 🙂
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I think it is something we all struggle with. Thanks Susan.🙂
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It’s those dang rules… they’ll get you in trouble every time! Loved it!
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Rules can be an obstacle. Glad you liked it my friend.
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Let’s hope she lives by her own rules from now on.
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I think she will forge a new path. Thanks Iain.
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If she has the power to do so, better for her. I have a bad feeling about this though. 😉
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I am hopeful, but you are correct, living by your own rules is difficult.
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Intriguing.
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😎
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We join the rat race thinking we’ll succeed – but if it is not the race we thought then maybe a series of events is what is needed to wake up and change.
I really liked this one, Jo.
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Spot on Dale. I am all for hard work, but if we are not having any fun we may need to reevaluate. Glad you liked the story.
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Could not agree more. And yes, I really did.
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Reason for unhappiness of Lola was her walking on high heels. She would be happier moment she removes them.
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Abhijit Ray I think the high heels are only a symptom of a deeper issue. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Obedience from the ruled is the hope of every Overlord. I’m glad the fall gave her a jolt. I wonder what’s next for Lola.
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I have a feeling she on the verge of an adventure. Thanks for reading and commenting, my friend. 🙂
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You are very welcome, JoHawk!
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I like the way the second character is anonymised – simply a foil to your protagonist.
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Thanks Patrick, I am glad you liked it.
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She sounds very angry. She needs to sit down somewhere and have a cup of tea or something. It’s the wrong time for her to make a big decision. Well done, Jo. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne, I think you are right in your assessment.
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