Flash Fiction Friday on Wednesday – Sails of Freedom

Interesting… I just started with “Marci leaned out a window”, and this is what I came up with in five minutes. Isn’t it strange where your mind brings you?

Marci leaned out the window, scanning the ships as they pulled into their dock stations. The Queen Majesty, double masts stretching into the clouds, swept past the docking vessels and moved out into the bay. Along the shoreline children ran, gold and red scarves flying over their heads. Laughter drifted up from the docks as people celebrated the huge vessel’s departure. The city’s long occupation had ended.

She wiped a tear from her cheek and closed her eyes. Freedom was too high a price to pay, when the man you loved sailed for the Queen.

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17 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday on Wednesday – Sails of Freedom”

Let's CUT the Crap! | October 10, 2012 at 4:03 pm |

I could have spit when this flash ended. I want to know about Marci and her man. Hope you get to it sometime. . . ?
- Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm |
  
  Wow! What a reaction to this! I might just have something here.
aparnauteur | October 10, 2012 at 12:25 pm |

I love how you gave a regal touch to what began as the story of a girl-next-door.
- Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 12:28 pm |
  
  Regal? Hmmmm. I wasn’t thinking regal, but okay 🙂
mywithershins | October 10, 2012 at 9:55 am |

Your flash fiction sounds like a story blurb to me. Where’s the rest of it? lol Nice job! 🙂
- Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 10:24 am |
  
  Maybe I’ve just blurbed my way to a new story idea?
  - mywithershins | October 10, 2012 at 10:25 am |
    
    I’d say, run with it! 🙂
    - Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 10:58 am |
      
      If I run with anything else I’ll burn out 😦 I need to admit I’m not super woman.
      - mywithershins | October 10, 2012 at 11:01 am |
        
        I’m sure it will wait until you have the time. Don’t burn your candle from both ends! 🙂
lenwilliamscarver | October 10, 2012 at 7:55 am |

Jennifer I am pleased that you linked to my blog just not sure why as I don’t see the correlation between your Sails Of Freedom and mine. but again I am pleased and thank you so much!
- Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 10:23 am |
  
  I linked you in as another place people can find some flash fiction to read
  - lenwilliamscarver | October 10, 2012 at 2:45 pm |
    
    Oh ok thank you, I am suffering the worst head cold I have ever had and not always putting two and two together LOL. another couple days of eating garlic, orange juice and rest ..maybe I will understand LOL thank you I have been reading some of your older writes…fabulous!
    - Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 3:06 pm |
      
      Thanks! I hope you feel better. Being sick is stinky 😦
Kat | October 10, 2012 at 7:44 am |

Poignant. Nice.
- Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 7:55 am |
  
  Thanks for stopping by Kat!
Widdershins | October 10, 2012 at 12:53 am |

Now, there’s a story begging to be told!
- Jennifer M Eaton | October 10, 2012 at 7:54 am |
  
  Yeah, I know. It’s kind of itching at me now.