It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her best friend Billy! This week they’re both taking part in a swimming competition.
Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and to Terri Smeigh for this week’s photo prompt.

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The Swimming Competition
The highest school team goal scorer wore a smug smile as he strolled over.
‘Hi Alice, fancy a pizza?’
I was one of the few girls he hadn’t hit on yet. ‘Sorry, I’m swimming.’
‘What about the Saturday market? Help me choose my sister’s birthday present.’
Jack is dense, but persistent. ‘I’m swimming.’
‘Everyone knows Billy will win.’
I nodded, Billy’s the best. ‘We’re training together.’
‘So, when he beats you, we can go on our date. What about a movie on Sunday?’
‘On Sunday I’ll be celebrating with Billy, his victories are mine too,’ I said and strode away.
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My ‘Alice’ flash fiction written for the Friday Fictioneers Challenge can be mostly read as standalones, but if you’re interested in reading previous stories of Alice’s adventures, here they are!
By the way, I’m a couple of days late this week in posting my story and below are the three reasons! My lovely grandchildren!
hey she got the last laugh
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Yes! Alice is clever, resourceful and loyal!
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You got this, Lucy! I like a strong girl!
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🤣🤣🤣
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I like this story – a little verbal payback comes in handy! Enjoy those little grandchildren 🙂
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Thank you!
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Alice always has the right retort. Beautiful grandchildren. Have fun wit them!
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Thank you! Yes, such a resourceful girl 😉
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Jack should really learn, as a smack in the mouth often offends
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Yes, I think Alice taught him his first lesson!😄
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Dear Lucy,
Great shutdown from Alice. 😀 Lovely grandchildren, A good reason to be late. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle😍
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You have the best excuse in the world. Good for Alice! 🙂
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I do! I feel so fortunate💖
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Sweet grandchildren, Luccia.
And kudos to Alice for letting him know what’s what (no matter how dense he is.)
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Thank you, Dale!
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Neat put-down. 🙂
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Wow! a good one.
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Thank you!
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