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A 100 word story by

MrBinks

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Dave goes to Therapy

Dale Rogerson

“I was running down an endless corridor. It was empty but it went on forever. The floor was sinking beneath my feet. It wasn’t quicksand, at least I don’t think it was. It was like running on ….duvets. And the walls, they seemed to be moving like one of those old-timey cartoon wheels.”

“A zoetrope.”

“Huh?”

“Never mind; please.”

“There was screaming except I couldn’t hear it. Not really. A deafening silence of screaming.”

“And you’re sure there’s nothing in your life that could be causing anxiety?”

“No, nothing. Life’s good. Oh… we did find out we’re expecting twins.”

“Congratulations.”

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Thanks to Dale Rogerson for the great photograph this week. It reminded me of this kind of dream. Thanks also to Rochelle who keeps this group running like clockwork. Read more stories based on this prompt here, or give it a go yourself!

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Responses to “Dave goes to Therapy”

  1. Violet Lentz

    I attempted to listen to your reading, but it cut off before transferring me to Soundcloud? Brilliant telling none the less, but I think hearing it would have added to the presentation.

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    1. MrBinks

      Oh how strange. I’ve tested it and it seems fine. Perhaps try here. Thanks for reading!

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      1. Violet Lentz

        Thank you! I just knew the production of the audio would make this piece! Ugh! That ticking clock added just the edge it needed! Brtaxo!

  2. rochellewisoff

    Dear Mr. B,

    Having spent more than a few hours in therapy myself, this rang true. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks, Rochelle.

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  3. Clare Hempstead

    Ha, ha! Twins run in my family and I was desperate to have twins the first time I was expecting. Eighteen months later, second pregnancy, I dreaded it! The gene obviously skipped past me. I love the ‘like running on duvets.’ It described it perfectly.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading and I’m glad you liked it!

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  4. Neil MacDonald

    How silly of Dave not to have thought of the twins

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    1. MrBinks

      I’m not sure he’s the full ticket.

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  5. msjadeli

    If expecting twins doesn’t cause a mental meltdown I don’t know what would. Good luck to the happy couple.

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  6. Dale

    What a wonderful story to go with the photo. Dreams are just like that, aren’t they? I can’t imagine why he felt so anxious… 🙂

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  7. CGraith

    nice laugh! Twins! Nothing anxiety inducing about that!

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  8. Keith’s Ramblings

    Double trouble on the way! Nice one, Mr B!

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  9. Angela Adams

    Well, well, well, I think the therapist has gotten to the root of the issue! Nicely written.

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  10. Brenda’s Thoughts

    You described the dream so well! I suppose that is why we go to therapists. To point out the obvious when we miss it entirely. 🙂 Nice one!

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  11. Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller

    Fun read, Mr. B, and the audio is a perfect addition.
    I always wanted twins. My husband is an identical twin. My mother-in-law always said they kept each other happy company. Sounds lovely to me.

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  12. Will

    When I think of twins I picture the pale evil ones form The Shining. I understand your anxiety.

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