55 Flash Fiction: Magi’s Struggle

Friday, August 28th, 2009 @ 12:39 am | In my life..., In writing...

Another 55, just for you… and you, and you, and you!

His jaw set in the angle of grim determination, he soldiered on.  She watched, troubled by his need to save the world, wishing she could do more to ease his burden.
Misreading her frown of concern, he vowed to not rest ’til she was free from all her worries.
His will be a long war.

Story behind the story:

The bar is open, and we are serving Diet Pepsi with love–er, lime.  Come in, take a load off, and have a drink or three.  Let’s worry about each other.

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12 Responses to “55 Flash Fiction: Magi’s Struggle”

  1. Erica Says:

    To infinity and beyond! The ultimate superhero storyline done with love. ;-)

  2. Dr. John Says:

    A great 55. A hero and an impossible quest. The very essence of good fiction.

    My 55 is posted
    HERE.

  3. G-Man Says:

    Smoofy…Thank you for coming out of hiding to share this little gem with us all. You always take meticulous care with these, and I really appreciate it.
    Excellent 55 My Dear…
    Very thoughtful contribution, and have a Kick-Ass Week-End….G

  4. brother frankie Says:

    i can relate..

    if he only listened..

    you are loved
    brother frankie
    a biker for Christ

    55 for me this week..

    http://spankieg.blogspot.com/2009/08/he-felt-rage-friday-55.html

  5. Hootin' Anni Says:

    Excellent!!!

    My 55 is posted [scroll down below my Friday Show n Tell!]

  6. Mojo Says:

    What, Me Worry?

    Intriguing little circle of life you have here Smoofus. A vicious cycle if there ever was one.

  7. Tombstone Says:

    …and the Dream Lives On!

    Come help me pick up this torch. ;-)

  8. Tombstone Says:

    Oh…and Diet Pepsi with Lime would be fantabulous. Thank you.

  9. Smarmoofus Says:

    Tombstone, if you carry that torch, you will be my hero, indeed. And I’m short one hero these days.

  10. Erica Says:

    *hands Smarmoofus a sandwich* :P

  11. Tombstone Says:

    *Translates* Like a Grinder in New England…oh wait…

    Like a Grindah in New England. =D

  12. Smarmoofus Says:

    Ooh, sammich! *nom* Tasty!

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