Sam completed his homework as his sister waited patiently with her Math problems. After helping her, Sam organized the table for the primary school students he tutored. He could hear his mom typing away in the next room. She was also training to be a Montessori teacher. Sam thought about their lives a year ago. His mother spent all her time on TV soaps while Sam and his sister fought over petty video games. His father, the sole breadwinner, labored until he fell sick with Covid. Now Sam wished his father had been around to see his ‘responsible’ family.
This was written for Charli’s Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge. The prompt this week is to write a story that takes place a year later.
Reads like non-fiction to me.
Should have added some conversation perhaps…but thank you for reading and commenting:)
I meant that the story seemed very real. What is happening with Covid is affecting so many. What your characters experienced is what so many world wide must be going through etc.
True. Many positive as well as negative things have happened. This story is a mix of both. Thank you:)
I always try and read some good news stories everyday. So many have overcome challenges. And even those who have not dealt directly with Covid – some excellent contributions have been made by those who can make them.
The road is long… and perhaps winding… hopefully we can see the light at the end of the tunnel brighten.
Yes… certainly hope so. Thank you, Jules, for reading and commenting.
What a precious take on the prompt. Through tragedy, the family becomes what they lost.
Thank you, Charli, for the encouraging comment, and the inspiring prompt.
It takes a really big thing for some to change their ways. A great illustration of it.
Some are forced to change whereas others are unable to do do if even they get the opportunity. Thank you, Sam, for taking the time to read and comment.
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The family responds to a tragedy in a very positive way. You have packed quite a bit of story into a very short vehicle. Well done!
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