Aftermath
Thank goodness that ''almost'' doesn't count19 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
You got me again with the ending!
Why the six?
Because I recognize some reality in your story. I imagine how things are going to play out all the time. A lot of hand wringing for naught.
Well done my friend.
Mary
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2021
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You got me again with the ending!
Why the six?
Because I recognize some reality in your story. I imagine how things are going to play out all the time. A lot of hand wringing for naught.
Well done my friend.
Mary
Comment Written 01-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2021
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Lovely ssssssurprise!
He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from royowen
Boy, thst would really be a great escape, drinking and driving is no excuse here, and probably there as well. It's a wonder Chuck, I hope it jolted him into reality, sober it's an accident, drunk it's murder. Well done Liz, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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Boy, thst would really be a great escape, drinking and driving is no excuse here, and probably there as well. It's a wonder Chuck, I hope it jolted him into reality, sober it's an accident, drunk it's murder. Well done Liz, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
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Storm in a cup Liz
Comment from Ric Myworld
Wow, I hope there is no real truth to this one. Other than the kid wasn't hurt, or at least not enough to keep him from getting up and riding away. But it's true, a few drinks before driving makes the man behind the wheel automatically guilty. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Wow, I hope there is no real truth to this one. Other than the kid wasn't hurt, or at least not enough to keep him from getting up and riding away. But it's true, a few drinks before driving makes the man behind the wheel automatically guilty. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from LJbutterfly
Wow! How many drinks did Chuck have? I'm glad that the surprise ending was a happy ending. The police never stopped Chuck or charged him. The boy rode his bike home and Chuck won't be dyeing in prison. A lot happened in this story even though not much happened. Chuck is okay. Well done.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Wow! How many drinks did Chuck have? I'm glad that the surprise ending was a happy ending. The police never stopped Chuck or charged him. The boy rode his bike home and Chuck won't be dyeing in prison. A lot happened in this story even though not much happened. Chuck is okay. Well done.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from karenina
Oh MAN! You got me AGAIN! I remind myself to expect the cleverly crafted twists and turns of your flash fiction...and STILL I fall like a brick for the "change-up" every time! You have that way of drawing me in...
I think it's called writing talent. I know it is! --Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Oh MAN! You got me AGAIN! I remind myself to expect the cleverly crafted twists and turns of your flash fiction...and STILL I fall like a brick for the "change-up" every time! You have that way of drawing me in...
I think it's called writing talent. I know it is! --Karenina
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
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Ah! It was listed as flash fiction so I did not realize it was a true account! Well, either way, I'm hoping things all work out.--Karenina
Comment from DonandVicki
Good flash fiction piece. I wrote a similar flash several years ago: "There but for the grace of God" which the antagonist actually killed a mother and child.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Good flash fiction piece. I wrote a similar flash several years ago: "There but for the grace of God" which the antagonist actually killed a mother and child.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Many thanks for the bonussssss!
He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
Oh! A case of imagination running wild. For a moment I thought it was curtains for Chuck. Thank God for small mercied. I don't drink and drive. I just drink and drive others crazy!:) Have a great Sunday!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Oh! A case of imagination running wild. For a moment I thought it was curtains for Chuck. Thank God for small mercied. I don't drink and drive. I just drink and drive others crazy!:) Have a great Sunday!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
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No worries. He will be let off with a warning,.(assuming he has no previous traffic offence) Good luck!
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Never a traffic offense. The only potential problem would be if the kid
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No former offenses--the only potential for trouble if the kid turns out to have a delayed-onset head injury. Chuck's anxiety is sky high.
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He should resort to meditation and deep breathing to keep his mind at rest.
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I wish! Alas, not a chance.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Well, that was a surprise ending! Lol. I can imagine the poor man now will punish himself anyway. That the boy picked himself up and rode away, what a brilliant ending, to an otherwise, sad story. Well done again!! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Well, that was a surprise ending! Lol. I can imagine the poor man now will punish himself anyway. That the boy picked himself up and rode away, what a brilliant ending, to an otherwise, sad story. Well done again!! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Begin Again
A lot of impact in this short flash! How one quick moment can change our life's direction and we will never know it's coming. Very well written. Smiles to you! Carol
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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A lot of impact in this short flash! How one quick moment can change our life's direction and we will never know it's coming. Very well written. Smiles to you! Carol
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous. Fingers crossed. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is it. My last hoarded six star for the week. I need to use it now as I am exhausted and want to get off to bed BEFORE the clocks go on. Your flash merits it because of the tale of living death haha
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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This is it. My last hoarded six star for the week. I need to use it now as I am exhausted and want to get off to bed BEFORE the clocks go on. Your flash merits it because of the tale of living death haha
Comment Written 28-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Many thanks for the bonussssss!
He probably wouldn't have gotten a dui==he'd had one drink--but he imagined the worst-case scenario. Now he's obsessing about the consequences as regards an incident report--there is more to the story--the kid's friend confronted Chuck and threatened to report him--the father filed a report though it appears to be inoccuous.