Know what was fun? That 99-word flash fiction challenge I did a couple of weeks ago. So I decided to take part in the next challenge over at Carrot Ranch.
This is the prompt this round:
In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about something or someone not allowed.
Here goes!
Get Out!
The enemy jet comes straight for me. He fires.
“Not this time!” I dive. The rockets fly over me, falling to the ocean.
I shake my fist. “Ha ha! You think you’re so cool!”
He loops around. My alert sounds. Woop woop!
Banking to the right, I avoid his rocket and launch my own. I hit him! Kablooey!
His parachute opens as the fiery remains of his jet splash into the water.
I raise my arm. “Woo hoo! Victory!”
My door creaks open and Mom peeks in. “Lunch is ready, honey.”
I drop my toy plane. “Mom! Get out!”
Allison Maruska 
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It’s lovely to read another story from a child’s perspective. I was predicting a video game, but a game of the imagination – even better!
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Thanks! It was fun. 🙂
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Nice one, Alison.
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Great take on the prompt! You keep the reactions appropriate to a child at play, yet it’s believable that a pilot might react in a similar way. It lands a fun twist when we realize it truly is a boy at play.
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Thanks! Kids are fun to write. 🙂
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Loved the child’s imagination, but ouch! strong words for the mom 😦
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That’s from an encounter with my own kid – real life was more surprise than harsh, fortunately.
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Ahh, the imagination of a child. Excellent.
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Thanks!
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I’m still smiling after reading it.
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🙂
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No she really isn’t allowed. 😇
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My son gets embarrassed when I “catch” him pretending. 😉
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They prefer to have their bedrooms as sacrosanct… parent free. Mine once said ” you wouldn’t like others to see everything you do or read when you’re in your room, I only ask you to give that privacy to me”. And I did.
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Loved it too!!
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Thanks! 😁
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I love it Allison!! I’m only learning about Flash Fiction and it seems like fun! 🙂
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Thanks! It takes some practice but it’s fun.
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