Copyright Kent Bonham
Friday Fictioneers is a weekly flash fiction challenge to create a 100 word story based on a photo prompt and then receive as well as share feedback with writers from around the world. Approx 100 submissions are entered every week.
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Photogenic Memory
(Word Count: 100)
“Look at us – why didn’t we work out? I mean, over one cocktail, we’ve picked up exactly where we left off.”
“Please! You were SO career-driven. I spent many nights crying myself to sleep – longing to become your priority.”
“The money was fun to spend though. Remember Fiji and the Maldives?
“Yes and I was furious when you cut both trips short for work! See there’s that photogenic memory of yours again.”
“You mean photographic?”
“No – photogenic. You remember yourself as the handsome star of the show basking in the warm spotlight.”
“Ok. Got it. Next topic…”
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Oh snap, BA.
Great dialogue.
Shalom,,
Rochelle
Thanks rochelle!
I love the twist on photographic memory. Neatly spun.
To me, the second speaker’s conversation drags a little. “I spent many nights crying myself to sleep – longing to become your priority.” feels stilted. It says what she means, but I think she might speak it differently. It seems as though you’re more familiar with the first voice–our male diva star. JMHO, of course. And I do like the story overall.
All my best,
Marie Gail
I can see your point about backstory. Thanks as always MG!
A photogenic memory.. I will remember that.. (growing old it might be a good memory to have).
Thanks Bjorn!
Gotta say, I love the term “photogenic memory”. Last line was awesome, and I loved the dialogue!
Thanks haha j!
Great stuff. I like the idea of “photogenic memory”! Fame comes with its own problems.
Thanks draliman!
Great dialogue, and I love how you ran with this prompt — took the inspiration and created a story outside of the stage.
Thanks Helena!
I liked this one. The photogenic line was really nice! 🙂
– Matthew
Thanks Matthew!
Cute and it figures that Mr. Man would remember his greatness better than it was. Love the term “photogenic memory” You’re funny! Nan 🙂
Thanks Nan!
Lovely. It wouldn’t ever work out. Great dialogue.
Thanks for reading and commenting Patrick!
Easy to see why didn’t work out! I think he’s still making photogenic memories, which by the way, is a term I wish I’d thought of. Good one!
janet
Thanks! This is a tough crowd to beat to an original thought so I appreciate your comment 🙂
LOL Hindsight is 20/20 in rose-colored glasses.
Hindsight from the rearview mirror 🙂
Looks like he’s got a problem with growing older. I agree that the term “photogenic memory” was a winner. Good, humorous story. Well done. 🙂