Zero
Today is Day Twenty-Six, the last day of the A-to-Z Blogging Challenge. Click on the letter picture to the right for more information about this blog hop. Like last year, I’m writing 100-word flash fiction stories/poems/scenes for this year’s challenge. Today’s is:
Zero
“Operator, how can I help?”
“Yes, I can’t get through to a number. 555-1294. The line’s dead.”
“Hold please.”
***
“Hello, sir? As I thought, that line is no longer in service.”
“How can that be? She gave it to me last night.”
“Sorry, sir, but… um… it wouldn’t be the first time a girl has done that.”
“But she was so sincere, honest. Striking blue eyes.”
“What was the name?”
“Genevieve. Genevieve Mary Holden. She gave me her full name.”
“That’s impossible.”
“Sorry?”
“That number. It was my grandmother’s.”
“So?”
“Her name. Genevieve Mary Holden. She died ten years ago.”
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this year’s A-to-Z, and I hope you have too! If you’ve liked my flash stories, there are plenty more on this blog (see under “Writing” or search for “Flash Fiction”). And every Friday I post a new story for my Flash Friday feature, so come back and visit! Thank you for stopping by.
Nice!
it reminds me of the stories we used to tell to try and freak each other out at camp when I was a kid.
You’re right, Kate–this would make a good campfire/playground story. 🙂
NOOOOO!!!! Rats. Last one.
Oh well, I’ll have to settle for Fridays.
Good one to end with.
Awww, that’s so kind of you, Amanda! It is a little sad to be at the end of the challenge. But there is always Flash Friday. 🙂
Great ending story! And, I’m sooooooooooo glad this is over! I’m exhausted, and I’m blaming YOU for it lol =)
Thanks, Dena. And I don’t mind taking the blame for you doing A-to-Z this year. I’ve really enjoyed your definitions, and I’m sure many others have too. 🙂
Well, isn’t it just like me to come when the party’s over? Love the story and the idea.
Anyway, I’m popping in from Janet’s blog a little late, but I was traveling and things are finally coming back to normal.
Thanks, Lynn! As you have time, feel free to go back and read all the previous 25 stories. In fact, I might compile them all into a single pdf like I did with last years’.
You didn’t tell me how addictive this was going to be! I love Y-U-P-O-N. And M-L-K-J are funny! As you can see, I’m going backwards. I’ll get to the rest tomorrow.
Oh cool! 😀 I’m so pleased you’re enjoying these stories, Lynn. I’ll try to keep you supplied with a fix every Friday. 🙂
I have enjoyed the discoveries too! I will be back. Wish there were still operators tho…
It’s been a fun month, Katy. Thank you for your comments! 🙂
Great job Colin. I love creepy grandma stories.
Thanks, 2Ns! I didn’t even know Creepy Grandma Story was a genre. 🙂
Love your finale, Colin! It’s admirable that you took this challenge, and how wonderful that we have more to look forward to…:D
Thank you, Lilac. You’re very kind and encouraging. 🙂
Great finale. Love the mystery of it.
Congratulations on finishing the challenge too. You had awesome posts.
~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Member of C. Lee’s Muffin Commando Squad
Story Dam
Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
Thanks, Patricia! It’s nice to be at the end… though actually bittersweet. These were fun stories to write (though keeping to the word count was really hard with some of them).
Congratulations to you, too for completing! 😀
Goosebumps. Well played.
Goosebumps? Cool! Thank you Scarlet! 😀
Ooo-errr That’s a bit worrying! Grannie obviously likes returning now and again! Thanks for your visits to my blog this month.Much appreciated.
Keith’s Ramblings
Thanks likewise, Keith! 🙂
Z is for This Is The End! Thanks for participating in A to Z!
Stephen Tremp
A to Z Co-host
Z is for Zombie
http://www.stephentremp.com
You’re welcome, Stephen. Thanks for co-hosting! 🙂