Friday Fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Fields where writers around the world create 100 word stories inspired by the one image.
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I had never been a fan of carnival rides, they always felt dodgy.
We were flying, spinning around three stories above the ground. I could hear the metal creaking and groaning.
Then it happened.
I heard a growling grinding noise, then a metallic ping.
Next thing I knew I was plummeting towards the ground.
I thought about how devastated my mum would be, how happy my step-sister would be. I thought about my old dog, Gumby.
Then suddenly I wasn’t falling anymore. I was flying upwards with two big strong arms cradling me.
That was the day I met Superman.
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This week’s PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz
RIOT’S REDEMPTION 
Now, why is he never around when I need him?
Good piece.
I know right!! Thank You, glad you liked it.
I LOVE this Sarah! So few words and I was still immersed thinking oh shit, she’s done for. I loved how you’ve used ‘dodgy’, keeping that bit of Aussie slang in there ❤ Thanks so much for sharing Sarah, would love to see this as a regular feature ❤
🙂 🙂 Thanks Kelly 🙂 :-).
When I went to publish it, I realised I haven’t done a Friday Fictioneer since April! April! Where has this year gone?
Oh, and that would turn your stepsister truly verdigris
🙂 haha I’d say so 🙂
I was wondering about the evil stepsister and then superman comes along! That was fun, great story.
Thank You 🙂
I really liked this and the superhero ending. My favourite line though was ” how happy my step-sister would be” – there is a whole novel hiding behind that short phrase
🙂 Thank You 🙂 Glad you liked it.
Dear Sarah,
Sounds like young Lois Lane perhaps. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks 🙂 🙂