“Rules?” asked the storekeeper.
They stood in an army disposal store that sold all manner of things. Together they inspected the old printer’s tray.
“For the collection. They must be found on the beach, for example.”
“A shell collection!”
He frowned.
“Every item must be different. Netting, driftwood, a coin.”
“Found objects.” The storekeeper was proud of this term, something he had heard an artist say once.
The man allowed it.
“I have seventeen. But my wife wants the kitchen table back.”
The storekeeper counted. “This has eighteen spaces.”
“Another rule: never finish the collection.”
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This is Friday Flash Fiction. Picture supplied by Claire Fuller.
Dear Anna,
Fascinating game, although I don’t think the kitchen table will fit into a printer’s drawer. 😉 Welcome to Friday Fictioneers. I look forward to reading more from you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle! It’s my first (published) work of fiction! Feeling inspired.
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Careful, this is a habit forming exercise. 😉
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Bizarre rules are one of my favourite things. Our rules are the landscapes of our minds
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Love the dialogue here and the two characters come across in their own little worlds in so few words. Nice story.
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Thanks so much!
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I really like this – great dialogue, and who doesn’t love a few random rules.
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Thanks so much!
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Very nicely done, and welcome.
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Thanks!
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Oh, I love this. Random lives crossing paths, submerged in their own worlds.
Welcome!
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Thanks so much!
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I love the rules! Make ’em up as you go along!
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Thanks! I think everyone follows their own quirky rules…
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Quite intriguing.
And a bit confusing, but confused is my natural state.
That is a rule.
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Welcome! I, too, was confused but enjoyed it nevertheless!
Rules are made to bring order so, maybe I’m due to learn them!
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This is almost like a fable with that nugget of wisdom inside… love it.
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Thanks so much!
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I really liked the conversation 🙂 my first time too for Friday Fictioneers 🙂 http://www.sunshineandzephyr.com/2016/10/a-fiction-written-in-just-100-words/
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Thanks so much and well done to you too!
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An enjoyable read 🙂
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Thanks!
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