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.
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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beetleypete said:
Thanks as always, Kim. x
Best wishes, Pete.
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fragglerocking said:
It was sweet 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I think Pete might have been abducted by aliens and this is a pod person that’s taken his place!😱
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fragglerocking said:
The real Pete will knock that sucker right out the park and be back to rights quick smart!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😂
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Margie said:
Kim, I visited your friends blog and read the story. Pete is an amazing writer. I had trouble commenting at his blog .
I loved his story .
So lovely
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Pete is a fantastic blogger Margie! I think you’ll really enjoy following him. I hope the comment issue resolved itself.
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Margie said:
Yes kim, I am sure I will enjoy Pete’s blog. I just followed him.
Still in AZ and enjoying the beautiful weather.
Not in a hurry to get back to Colorado as it’s been snowing and cold.
But we are starting out Friday to head back .home.
Went to some great libraries while here and got sone wonderful books at one location .
It had a bookstore and I got over 20 books for an amazing price.
I am very happy with my books 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m so glad you’ve had such a lovely time Margie. It was 80 degrees here in AL today. That’s quite a switch from the 20-30 degree temps my husband and I are used to from living in MA!
And Wow! 20 books! That’s awesome! Are you going to be posting any pictures from your trip?
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Margie said:
Thank you, kim. This has been a lovely trip.
Wow, 80 degrees there today.
I know about the temps in Mass as used to live there and met my husband there.
We get
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Margie said:
Cold winter days in Co but we don’t have the wetness in the air like baci East . I have been taking a lot of pics and may post some .I also wrote some poems and hope to post before too long.
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Margie said:
I meant to add that the bookstore at the library has all the books donated and run by volunteers and all the money from book sales goes to the libraries.
No book is above $5
Most of the books I got cost $1 and $2.
Just wonderful 🙂
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Jennie said:
One of my favorite stories!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Mine as well Jennie.😊
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Jennie said:
😀
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