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A 100 word story by

MrBinks

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Harry shoots for the moon

fireplace and colouring book

Harry had always dreamed of visiting a galaxy far, far away and on Tuesday he bumped into a kindly woman who promised him the stars.

Harry, not being a complete idiot, said that he didn’t talk to strangers (let alone visit the outer rim with them). The shrewd old dear gave her name and twitter handle, and pointed out that they were no longer strangers.

Harry was convinced.

She took him to a shack deep in the woods, furnished with colouring books, chocolates, games and a hot roaring fire where Harry, 42, proposed and they all lived happily ever after. 

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Written as part of Friday Fictioneers hosted by the lovely (I presume, I’ve never met her) Rochelle! Be sure to read her entry and everyone else’s by clicking this link.

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Responses to “Harry shoots for the moon”

  1. Iain Kelly

    I guess that ended pretty well for everyone – as long as Harry never learns the truth… Nice one 🙂

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  2. neilmacdon

    Sweet

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  3. Tannille

    And I expected an axe! Silly me…

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  4. msjadeli

    An endearing story that I hope is more than a fairy tale for some.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks so much.

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      1. msjadeli

        You’re very welcome.

  5. rochellewisoff

    Dear Mr. B,

    Now that’s what I call a whirlwind courtship. fun!

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      It felt nice to write a happy ever after!

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  6. Alicia Jamtaas

    Delightful! I hope one and all live happily ever after. What can go wrong in a house in the woods, chocolates and a nice warm fire?

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading!

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  7. theministryofshrawleywalks

    That was good, I was thinking bad thoughts when you mentioned the outer rim (aged 51!) loved it, nicely done

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  8. theministryofshrawleywalks

    Great take, visiting the outer rim had me thinking bad thoughts (aged 51) sorry about that, well told!

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  9. Nobbinmaug

    One is never too old to be wary of strangers or to be entertained by games and chocolate.

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  10. Tracey at Whatsfordinnerdoc.com and TraceyDelaplainMD.com

    I remain suspicious but she did share her chocolate so there’s that. Maybe that’s all you need for a happy ending.
    Tracey

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  11. Keith’s Ramblings

    At first, I wondered where you were taking us! I like a happy ending.

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  12. plaridel

    it wasn’t the way i expected to end. silly me, for not believing that good things do happen. 🙂

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  13. elmowrites

    Some bait and switch with the ages here, but I’m glad it ended happily ever after

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading.

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  14. athling2001

    What a sweet story. Well done.

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  15. Dawn M. Miller

    I’m guessing it was the chocolate that sealed the deal.

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  16. granonine

    Well. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right 🙂

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  17. poetisatinta

    It is so lovely to read a story with a happy ending 😊

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  18. Sascha Darlington

    A colorful read!

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