It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story with adorable and creative Alice, her parents, Marsha and Kevin, and her best friend, Billy.
Kevin was kidnapped and rescued by Alice and Billy, but since his return, he’s been behaving strangely…
Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge, and Dale Rogerson for today’s photo prompt, which led me directly to this weeks’ 100-word story.
The Lie
“Mum, what are we doing here?”
Alice scanned the floor below, where the concert attendants were having a drink during the intermission.
Her voice trembled. “Your father is seeing someone.”
“Who?”
“I don’t know her name,” she said pointing at a woman standing by a table. “She’s waiting for him.”
“But dad’s visiting Uncle Ben.” He’d said he needed space after the ordeal.
“He’s lying.”
Kevin strode across the hall with two wine glasses.
Her mother grabbed her arm. “Where are you going, Alice?”
“To find out what’s going on.”
Kevin’s face paled as she approached.
“Alice, I can explain.”
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All my ‘Alice’ flash fiction written for the Friday Fictioneers Challenge can be read as standalones, but if you’re interested in reading previous stories of Alice’s adventures, here they are!
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Rereading Jane Eyre 
I sure hope he’s seeing a therapist, or secretly works with the police. Alice has grown up since last time I was around, just read some of the older stories.
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Something’s definitely going on…
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I am so not pleased with Kevin right now…
His explanation better be more than good 😉
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That will depend on next week’s prompt😂 but I do think something strange/shady is going on…
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It’s amazing how much can really be said in 100 words… Great dialogue!
Visiting from the A to Z Blog Challenge.
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Thank you for visiting and commenting:) I start off with loads more words and it’s a real challenge to slim the text down to just 100 words!
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I’d say you managed to cut it down well. You covered the complete story in 100 words. brava!
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Thank you! I’m usually too wordy, so flash fiction really makes me think hard about how I can be more efficient in my novels too. Poetry also helps me, especially haiku and tanka.
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I have a feeling that he CAN explain, if only Alice gives him a chance to do so.
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That’s right. Kevin’s life has become very complex since his kidnapping, but where will next week’s prompt lead me?
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Dear Luccia,
I wonder what Kevin’s up to. His explanation better be good. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle. Hope your trip’ s going well.
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I love that expression “I can explain” it is a great set up for a fall. Fun read
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Exactly! If you start with those three words impossible to believe what comes next, even if it’s true. But will Alice listen to his explanation? Thank you for visiting and commenting:)
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Fun read. Great story.
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Thank you!
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Just read the piece a couple more times and realised Kevin is Dad. Then Kevin does have some explaining to do. And it had better be good!
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Sorry you had to read a few times. That always makes it more frustrating. I’ll see if I can fix it somehow. Kevin’s been getting into a lot of trouble lately! And it’s Alice who usually helps him out, in the end…
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Doesn’t look good for Kevin, and worse still to be confronted by his daughter.
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Alice is indeed frightening in her strength of character and righteousness! Thank you for visiting, reading and commenting❤
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Those last words are so inadequate for Kevin. I’m sure he thinks he can, but he’ll have some convincing to do.
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I agree, it’s a bit lame, but sometimes there is an explanation…
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That pale face is the only explanation needed, I think.
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You’re right😀 but I might give him the chance to explain next week, depending on the prompt picture!
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