My friend Pete right now is doing a series called Photo Prompt, where he creates stories to go along with photographs people send him. “Arachnophobia” is the perfect example of what a creative storyteller he is.

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This is a short story, in 940 words.
It was prompted by the above photo, sent to me by Jennie Fitzkee.
https://jenniefitzkee.com/

It wasn’t Scott’s fault, but he couldn’t be home much when Taylor was little. First it was Afghanistan, then a posting to Africa. He hardly saw his son grow from the little baby he left behind, and the home leave was too short for them to bond properly. Sometimes, Scott had to fight back the tears. There were other times too. Times when he thought about leaving the army, and finding a job close to home.

Leigh was his rock though. A wonderful wife, and a fantastic mother. She talked him out of quitting the army that she knew he loved, and promised him everything would be alright. “It’ll be okay, honey. I will explain things to Taylor. He’s growing fast now, and he will understand soon. Then…

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