Ergo, the Ogre

A large, sprawling oak tree with thick branches covered in green moss, surrounded by lush greenery in a natural setting.

This week over at the Friday Fictioneers blog, Rochelle has given us the above photo by Ceayr as a writing prompt. 100 words.

“So, that’s where it happened.” Madeleine explained and nodded toward the fountain.

“How romantic!” Dalia smiled. 

“Yeah, I suppose.” Madeleine gripped her walker and looked away.

“You suppose? Tell me, was it a moonlit night?”

“Dalia, it was a long time ago.” She paused, “Maybe there was a moon… who remembers?”

“Maddy, I should’ve told you this ages ago, but thank you for not marrying Sam. We’ve been so very happy over the years.” She patted her friend’s arm with an arthritic hand.

“I know, and I’m glad for you.” Biggest mistake I ever made. “Now let’s get some lunch.”

 

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Ergo, the Ogre

Susan Marie Shuman is an author and freelance writer/editor who currently resides in the wilds of Birmingham, AL. She shares her life with two spoiled cats, several friends (not all of them imaginary) and one husband. When she’s not working, Susan enjoys horseback riding, reading, taking her cats for a spin in their pet stroller, and taking naps. An ex-bartender, recovering crash test dummy, and all-around late bloomer, Susan graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2004 with a BA in English. She minored in Russian. Long-range goals include visiting Israel, the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein. Susan is also planning to launch a micronation which would be called either Suzannistan or Eastern Suzanorovia.

25 responses to “A Moonlit Night”

  1. granonine Avatar
    granonine

    Oh, my. I’m wondering if Maddy stayed single? Did Dalia ever guess how much Maddy regretted how things turned out? This could be developed into a novel!

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, granonine. I’m thinking about expanding on it. So many interesting plot twists come to mind!

      Reply
  2. michaelwynnauthor Avatar
    michaelwynnauthor

    Their friendship endured under a lot of pressure, I would have thought. Great take on the prompt.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Michael!

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  3. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Susan,

    I’m amazed their friendship lasted. Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Rochelle! Shabbat Shalom!

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  4. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    Simply delightful!

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you so much!

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  5. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    There’s altruism, and then there’s this. My goodness, what a friend!

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Perhaps it is a bit of a stretch… :-)

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  6. tedstrutz Avatar
    tedstrutz

    Oh, this was good.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thanks, Ted!

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  7. Liz Young Avatar
    Liz Young

    Making a friend of your former rival is a good thing – I’ve done it myself!

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      :-) I’ve tried a co8uple of times. It didn’t work…

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  8. Iain Kelly Avatar
    Iain Kelly

    I’m amazed they have managed to stay friends, she seems bitter. Perhaps they are all each other has left now.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      I think she’s more mad at herself than anything. Perhaps I should expand the story…

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  9. Tannille Avatar
    Tannille

    Ah old age regrets. I hope I don’t have any. I bet these women have stories to tell.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Me too. I’d rather regret doing something than not doing it though.

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  10. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    Awww such a poignant story.

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  11. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Oh man… Now that is friendship!!

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      I know, right? :-)

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  12. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    Now that’s friendship

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  13. Violet Lentz Avatar
    Violet Lentz

    Excellent take! I wonder how often something like this happens?

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Me too. It sure would be a hard secret to keep. You’d think people would catch on from the eye contact and subtle comments.

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      1. Archon's Den Avatar
        Archon’s Den

        Many people are willfully blind. They wouldn’t catch on if you wrote on the head of a sledge-hammer, and smacked them between the eyes. :oops:

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