Optimistic: A 99-Word Challenge.

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I took the challenge from Goldie, here. So here’s my 99-word story, no more, no less… :

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It was a perfect day for swimming, no question. Pedaling his Schwinn Piston toward the creek, Joseph couldn’t restrain a smile. Boy, did that breeze feel good!

An old woman suddenly appeared from behind an oak as he dismounted, blocking his view of the water. “Clear off, you! Noisy boys, always making a racket.”

“But— !”

“Scat.”

“It’s public property!”

“Suit yerself.”

The trees, his bike, the crone— all grew. Or had they? A surprised ribbit escaped his throat as he looked down at his webbed fingers.

“That’ll teach you,” she smirked.

Well… At least he could still go swimming.

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This week, I’ve been reading a lot… so I’ve had about 384 words of new writing!

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