The Journey

“Part of the journey is the end, and one at a beautiful island,” he said with a charming smile that she just couldn’t refuse.

A decision she regretted as she kicked a pebble along the seashore. After so many hair brained ideas, trusting him was a mistake; but the heart has a hard time thinking logically.

Behind, she heard him cursing as he yelled, “Fire!”

“You were supposed to build a bonfire, not start a burning island,” she said, eyes wide.

“At least a passing ship may see it and rescue us?”

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So, I just updated the WordPress app and can neither find the normal bar symbol nor the HTML. Please bear with formatting issues (any advice on where I can find these will be of great help).

CEAyr

The photo prompt has been given by CEAyr at the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The word prompt (Journey) has been given by Denise Farley at the Girlie on the Edge.

31 responses to “The Journey”

  1. He’s a real Polyanna

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    1. It seems her adventure continues. We all have a different definition of that word.

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  2. Eesh… some people…

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  3. Seems she’s a numpty at choosing men, hmm?

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    1. Ha, different challenge, same story!
      Saw you on SSS…

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    2. Yup. At least with this one.

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  4. Well, he did promise her an adventure, so she can’t complain!

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    1. I guess next time she’ll have a list of T&Cs before agreeing to one

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  5. Dear Bernadette,

    It sounds like she’s marooned with Gilligan. Some adventure.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  6. Michael Humphris Avatar
    Michael Humphris

    WordPress has its difficult moments, just like some guys

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    1. Haha, true. Btw I (finally) managed to get the old version back!

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  7. I guess he was never a boy scout 🙂

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  8. ‘…the heart has a hard time thinking logically…’ I guess she found out the hard way!

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  9. He’s always optimistic, isn’t he? Maybe that’s what she loves about him. That made me smile.

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  10. A dream is a wish your heart makes…good six

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  11. That is going to be one experience neither of them are likely to forget! Well done.

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    1. I don’t think she’ll let him forget

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  12. Nice twist on the ending… I agree with the others, he seems kind of a pill

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  13. Maybe this “adventure” will be the straw that broke the camel’s back?! If there’s a next time, hopefully she won’t give in the pull of her heartstrings 😀

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  14. If they do live to tell the tale, i am sure she will be more careful.

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  15. Ah playing with fire… what more can I say? 😀

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    1. Someone’s about to get burnt?

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  16. I’m useless regarding tech stuff, but Great Story!!!

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  17. Never hurts to have a positive attitude:)

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  18. The kicking of that pebble says it all. Hope they get rescued and she can find better shores in the future.

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