Title: The Stranger Within
Source: 100 Word Wednesday: Week 140
Word count: 100 words
Image by Bikurgurl
Tilly stood at the pool’s edge, acutely aware that she didn’t belong there. The rippling water displayed a distorted image of a familiar stranger in a wedding gown. She searched the flowing reflection, ever-changing it offered multiple perspectives.
Beyond the pool deck, they had erected a white tent where everyone waited. Suspended, her future felt eager for her arrival. But she lingered here, contemplating the divergence, she felt the despair heavy in her heart.
The blacktopped parking lot lay behind her, a seductive alternative offering her another way.
Black and white had never been so grey. Breathing deeply, she jumped.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
I hadn’t seen the marquee behind the pool. Great take on the photo.
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I wondered why it was there, and look where it took me. 🙂
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You’re the only one who went there.
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Story of my life. 😊
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It means you’re very observant.
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She missed the parking lot.
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🙂 Indeed.
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Wow, that’s pretty amazing. Tension, backstory, potential futures and emotion – all in a bare 100 words!
Have a nice day.
Robert.
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Thank you, Robert. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re welcome, JoHawkTheWriter (do you ever get called Jo for short?) 🙂
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Yes you can call me Jo. My grandfather use to say you can call me anything you like, just not late for dinner. Then he would laugh and laugh.
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Hahaha – your grandfather sounds like someone I would have loved to have spent time with, Jo. Unless, of course, I had a headache. 😀
Hope you’re having a beautiful day.
Robert,
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I enjoyed every moment we spent together. I hope you have a wonderful day Robert.❤
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You too, Jo. 🙂
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Love it! Fantastic as always!! I’m looking forward to reviving 100 Word Wednesdays next week ❤ Though it's been super fun following you on Instagram ❤ It's great to connect there too ❤
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Thanks, Kelly. I love your prompts and I’m glad to hear you will be reviving it. I love running into friends no matter where they are. I admit I am less active on IG, but there are only so many hours in the day. 🙂👍❤
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Totally! And I spend more time on IG than my blog – so much easier on the go from my phone 😉 Yay!! ❤
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