This week’s FF photo nearly made me quit. I just couldn’t get the story to work – I had a few “scenes” which I tried out but none of them was really a story or worthy of the group. What I ended up with still isn’t made favourite ever, but I’ve decided to post it so let me know what you think.
You can read other people’s responses to John Nixon’s photo by following the links on Rochelle’s page
Alternatively, just go here to enjoy what a clever writer can do with 300 words and a piano man.
Man, What Are You Doin’ Here?
“I’m worried he can’t reach the pedals from there,” said Darren, indicating a joke piano with two legs sticking out of it.
Miranda felt a giggle creep up from her stomach. The whole date had been a disaster, from the parking ticket on his car to the appalling service at the restaurant. But then, what was it they said about friendships formed in foxholes?
“That’s not funny,” she said, holding back the laughter.
“I know,” he smiled, “But at least you’re smiling now.”
Tears welled in her eyes as she fought back a guffaw. “He gets really into his music!”
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