Title: The Last Laugh
Source: Flash Fiction Challenge
Prompt: Write a story that includes Water Walkers.
Word count: 99 words
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They laughed and said I was off my rocker.
I smiled, content to bide my time. I would win the bet, earn the last laugh and gain some cold, hard cash. Summer turned to fall, and autumn succumbed to frigid winter. I set the date to prove them wrong.
“It’s the coldest day in a century,” they complained. I remained steadfast.
The polar vortex froze Lake Michigan’s shoreline, her beaches transformed from a liquid to a solid, firm enough to hold my weight. Warm vapor rose from her waves, and for a moment, I dared to walk on water.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Winning the bet, love that!
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Love the story idea. 👍🥰
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I loved writing it. Thanks, Sadje. 💕
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You’re welcome 😉
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One of the few benefits of climate change?
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Perhaps, Liz. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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Such a vivid image and carefree characterization, Jo!
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Glad you enjoyed it, Charli.
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I wasn’t expecting that. Well done, well thought out. Nice read
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Thank you, my friend. ❤
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