Me. You. Coffee.

A 100 word story by

MrBinks

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In Confidence

“…yet for all his faults, she just couldn’t stop. She told me, in confidence, that she’d never seen anything like it.” Mary paused to take a sip of the now-cold tea.

Liz wiggled back into her chair. She’d been edging forward for the past ten minutes and was close to tipping point. “Why?” she asked. “Was it really big? Did it look funny? Oh gosh, it wasn’t one of those micro ones you see on telly was it?”

Mary licked the last traces of Earl Grey from her lips. “Well you know me,” she said, “I’m not one to gossip.”

This piece was submitted as part of Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. 1 photograph. 100 words. Often with over 100 people taking part.

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Responses to “In Confidence”

  1. rochellewisoff

    Dear Peter.

    I don’t even want to know what they’re discussing. LOL You leave a lot to our wandering imaginations. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks Rochelle, glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Sandra

    I know she’s not … but she needs to tell us more. 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Oh I bet she will.

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  3. Adam Ickes

    They’re talking about his house, right?

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    1. MrBinks

      🙂

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  4. Claire Fuller

    Hah ha! I really really want to know what they’re talking about. Really well done.
    Claire

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    1. MrBinks

      Ha, thanks Claire. Very kind.

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  5. Snow’s Fissures and Fractures

    Hahaha, this is amazing. “Those micro ones…” I bet they are not talking about what most of us think they are talking. 🙂

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  6. MrBinks

    I’m going to take a screenshot of the word “Amazing” and hang it on my wall. Thanks 😉

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  7. Caerlynn Nash

    Car! It’s his car! LOL. Women always want to know what a man drives! 🙂

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  8. aliciajamtaas

    Thanks for drawing me in and leaving so much to my imagination. You don’t even want to know where it went – or maybe you do!

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    1. MrBinks

      I believe I may already know 😉

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  9. AnElephantCant

    Very cleverly constructed.
    AnElephant chortles.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks!

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  10. Melanie

    Refill her tea! I want to hear more. Not that I listen to gossip…

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    1. MrBinks

      ha ha, of course you don’t. 🙂

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  11. Jessie Ansons

    Haha oh I love those gossipers that tell so much but tell so little! Loved this take on the prompt 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks Jessie!

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  12. David Stewart

    That’s a great last line. You just know that the next word is “but…” 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Glad you liked that. I changed the last line at the last minute. Originally I’d left it with a “but….” but I thought this was stronger.

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  13. The Writer’s Village

    Delicious gossip. but I never listen to gossip. I’m so above that.

    (that was great) Randy

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading!

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  14. Archon’s Den

    It’s his wallet they’re talking about. 😆

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    1. MrBinks

      Suuuurrreeee….

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  15. dmmacilroy

    Dear Mr. Binks,

    One of your best ever, sir. I’m still trying to find words that would fit the story. Superb job of hooking us all.

    Aloha,

    Doug

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks Doug, glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  16. patrickprinsloo

    Ha! “Not one to gossip”! That’s a give-away. Fun writing.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for commenting. Very kind.

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  17. liz young

    An overheard snippet well captured.

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    1. MrBinks

      Cheers, Liz.

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  18. hafong

    We all love gossip, don’t we? But I don’t need to know – just this once. 🙂

    Lily

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    1. MrBinks

      Are you sure? 🙂

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  19. Weird Woman Lives Past 40

    Loved this! Could be talking about…well…just about anything! Hehe

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    1. MrBinks

      I wonder what it was? 🙂

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  20. Margaret

    I bet it’s his dog! He’s got one of those tiny ones that fit in your pocket. With no hair. How you grabbed us with this story. Most entertaining.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  21. Nan Falkner

    Dear Peter, You can’t be serious – they did that? What was she thinking – now what will happen? Unbelievable great piece of gossip! Nan 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Sounds like you enjoyed it 😉 Thanks as always, Nan.

      Reply

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