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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Eek, twisty turn’s bit at the end … lush, I reckon there’s a part 3!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ah... there is always a next part in real life. I am sure these two have a part three.... now if I can just find out what it is...

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

I shall have a think about it and see if there’s a part 3 at the end of my pen … the perfect prompt to try that romance I was musing about!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Wow! Barrie I would just love that. Using these as a prompt, you could post your part three on Encourage Meant, with a link to my first two parts. I could write a part three, too and see if I can get a couple others and post them on Leaves all together. What do you think?

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Let me put my thinking cap on. It’s a ‘Jusr Write, Right’ sort of challenge, for sure.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Just Write, Right, not Encourage Meant. Yes, sorry I mixed up the sections.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

🤗💛🤗

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Sharron, I'm hooked. Line and sinker, waiting for the net. - Jim

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Darn it.... now what have got myself into. I thought this story was finished...

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Oh you little tease! 😁 So he's wearing a ring, is he? And .....? I can hardly wait.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Well, he wasn't wearing a ring when I started this story! I just happened to notice it in the photograph...

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Oh, the discoveries continue on both sides of the page. (writer/reader)

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ShinyGirl's avatar

Love it. Standing by for next episode:)

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Okey dokey. I will see what I can learn about these two.... Thanks, VikkiDawn

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Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

.. great storytelling .. never a surprise .. & the charm & truth of the scenario - certainly familiar to myself .. though ‘spontaneity is my meagre superpower & ‘obsession is just a cheap perfume

It’s fun.. a lotta fun.. you have a nasty ‘morality streak that can’t be beat .. been kinda hectic.. so nice to have time - to read & ‘play in my visual head - within the two scenarios !

‘respect to her .. but ‘he’s an embarrassment.. oh deary me ! Or a ‘threat ! 🦎🏴‍☠️🔥

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

This story could go anywhere... Thanks, Timber.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Oh, Sharron. We're gonna need to hear more about that ring. When is part 3?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Urp. Really? I thought it was finished. I mean, I am sure there IS a part three, I just don't know if it will reveal itself. You know how that is. Do you think there will ever be a next chapter of The Loyalty Bar? We all loved that story so much.

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Wade Terry's avatar

Hmmmnnnnn, quite a twist…. But I know you love a tease. Like the others I’m hoping for part 3.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Well, maybe there is. I don't know. Thanks for reading and commenting, Wade!

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

I want more more more. I was so into this what's up with the ring?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I hadn't even thought of him being married, until I noticed the ring in the photograph. Sometimes the photo drives the story... Thank you, Kathleen.

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James Ron's avatar

Good one, Sharron! That misshapened coffee cup in the photo fits.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes! I thought it was a fine little visual metaphor. Thanks!

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Janice Walton's avatar

I wasn't expecting that. . .What now?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I wonder....

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Richbee's avatar

Coffee clutch club. The ring not noticed. Who says it s a gold wedding ring? Maybe a jewel, a birth done or significant something. You’ve got to take us to here and there Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You may be on to something, Richard. Can't tell you yet. ha ha ha. Because I don't know.

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Sea Quells the Restless: Me! Sometimes I'd like the next part and sometimes I just pretend its already there. Liminal Space available. Imagination hiked up. And Anticipation wins yet again (but will it win the next time?) Maybe I expect you to write, but it's great that you've started the imagination at an extraordinary pace...

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I agree, Jill. I do not like to wrap stories up too neatly. Life is not like that. Sometimes it is best to trust to the imaginations of the readers.

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Kate Henry's avatar

...ignore the ring.... nope. Stop that one right there.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Let's give it the benefit of the doubt -- one more episode, see what happens...

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Whoa, you slipped in a dandy complicating factor at the end. Heartache ahead. I enjoyed the initial awkward back and forth when she joins him at his table. Well done, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Ken. I'd planned to leave this story as it is, but the readers have asked for part 3... what have I started here? ha ha ha

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Ride that horse as far as she will go, Sharron.

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Oooh, THE RING. Fabulous twist. Loved how you just wedged it in there all neat like it wouldn't throw me for a loop and a half. 😊

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I confess, I didn't think of a ring until I looked closer at the photo. You know all about stock fiction! Those pictures really tell the story. Thank you, Meg

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