Me. You. Coffee.

A 100 word story by

MrBinks

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Dad lets down his hair

“If you’re going to take so long to get ready in the morning, I’m going to cut it off,” dad pointed to his shaved head. “Just like mine.”

From behind the closed bedroom door Regina rolled her eyes and continued to brush her long locks with pride.

“Every. Single. Morning.” She muttered into the mirror. She paused the brushing for a moment and rotated her wrist in circles before vigorously untangling and grooming.

Dad paced the corridor looking at his watch.

“Every. Single. Morning!” he complained as he cocked his leg and released a ritualistic thunderbastard that shook the walls.

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This post is based on a photo taken and shared by Sandra Crook – thanks SC! Written as part of Friday Fictioneers as a way to get the creative juices flowing (eeww) as well as feel a part of something (aaww). Read more stories based on the prompt HERE!

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Responses to “Dad lets down his hair”

  1. rochellewisoff

    Dear Peter,

    A charming day in the life story. Made me laugh out loud.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  2. plaridel

    typical teenager, i suppose. 🙂

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  3. poetisatinta

    Now that IS a funny tale – loved it I could visualise it all 😅

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  4. Lisa or Li

    Was *not* expecting that ending. I’m guessing that is part of his morning ritual as well.

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  5. Laurie Bell

    Hahaha great ending.
    A terrific slice of life story. Nicely told. We could see every moment of it. (And hear it)

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  6. justjoyfulness

    Well, a thunderbastard will KEEP her in her room, won’t it, Dad? Thanks for the laugh 😀

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  7. James McEwan

    Ah, those teenage years!

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  8. Dahlia

    This made me chuckle, especially the ending!

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  9. Sandra

    I like a giggle with my breakfast!

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  10. Dawn M. Miller

    A thunderblaster that shook the walls?
    Every single morning?
    Regina is a brave girl.

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  11. Brenda’s Thoughts

    I was not expecting that, but it did make me chuckle. 🙂 A true to life story!

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