Carole
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Aunt Sylvia never told her age, but safe to say she was ancient. She lived to see four generations come after her. In all that time, no one ever saw her less than Well Put Together. Even now, with every excuse to let go a little, her makeup was her elegant defiance to age. #Dribble #defiance
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Mister Midnight
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#Dribble

The two men looked almost identical. White, middle-aged, dad-bod-types on either side of the protest line. One snarled to the other, "What brought you to the side of this #outspoken rabble, you cuck?!"

His opposite smiled. "I will always shout for those that you would prefer to whisper."
Drea @DreaVilleneuve
Hello #Writers

Your daily #Dribble flash fiction prompt. Rules are simple, a one spout story, keep it in line with the TOS, and have fun. Include the hashtags so we can track.

Today your word prompt is #outspoken
10:11 AM - May 18, 2024
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Doctor Michael
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Backyard in Bernal Heights

Photo by Bud Ryerson
11:25 AM - May 18, 2024
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Carole
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She never was the outspoken type. Was always polite, to a fault. But lately she cared less and less what people thought, including him. He said, "What did you say!?" "I said I think you're dead wrong. Dear." The look on his face was priceless. "Old age is fun!," she thought.
#Dribble #outspoken
12:39 PM - May 18, 2024
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Carole
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She shuffled into the Starbucks and people subtly moved away. Some bros thought they saw prey and started in on her, but she wasn't in the mood. "You'd be messy if you lived right outside like I do. You think I'm nothing? You're mistaken. Sip your frapps and shut your traps."
#Dribble #mistaken
12:13 PM - May 17, 2024
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Linda Eisenstein
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#Dribble #Purpose

Raised in a stew of beliefs, her father’s sudden conversion upended all. What is life’s purpose? The answers kept changing. Serve others. Do good. Follow your bliss. Be a light. The contradictions were an obstacle course, until a great love appeared, saying: You are enough. Be.
11:22 AM - May 16, 2024
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Carole
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Teacher ran over to the crying argument. "Ruby painted a blue face on my sun!"

"Did not."

"DID TOO! You did it on purpose!"

Teacher separated them and gave Ruby The Look. As she walked away she saw Ruby's blue finger. Shaking her head, "Karma will have to fix that one."

#Dribble #purpose
11:56 AM - May 16, 2024
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Carole
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The two housewives were neighbors, related only by proximity, but as close as two peas in a pod. A husband had built a gate in the fence so they could visit easily. Years passed. One died, then the other. To this day the gate remains, unseen, a secret of their friendship.
#Dribble #secret
11:41 AM - May 15, 2024
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Ken Venet
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We drove through east Texas. Ghosts of troubadours howling in the wind. Something we had, something we lost, something we were trying to recover? A questioning gaze as the tires sang down the blacktop. The #power of a minor guitar chord playing on the radio. Pushing through to Louisiana. #Dribble
12:41 PM - May 13, 2024
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Carole
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After the funeral, Eve's son discovered her albums. He blew the dust off and thumbed through them. James Taylor. Carole King. Boz Scaggs. He pulled out a disc and held it up. Warped with time. Up in heaven, Eve carefully lowered the needle, smiled, and sang softly. #Dribble #discover #warp
11:44 AM - May 14, 2024
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Carole
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Her pre-teen niece was flirting with her male teacher. So she told her, "Women have power over men. That's just the way it is. You're feeling it, and trying it out. I get it. But never, ever use it to harm a good man. That way lies trouble. Listen to your old weird aunt."
#Dribble #power
12:04 PM - May 13, 2024
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Carole
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He was whining. "They don't make chocolate like they used to. Something about using a different part of the cocoa bean and they can legally call it chocolate." She munched in silence. She finished her piece of cake and grabbed his. "I'll save you from this," she said.
#Dribble #chocolate
01:17 PM - May 12, 2024
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Dave
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#Art #ArtSpout #SpoutArt

Jim Holland
09:52 PM - May 11, 2024
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Carole
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They never hugged. Their spouses and families never noticed that; if they had, seeds of wonder would have been planted. Funerals, weddings, graduations, suffused with warmth and loving, saw only long exchanged looks between them. If they embraced, the world would catch fire.
#Dribble #embrace
12:35 PM - May 11, 2024
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Carole
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After the longest day ever, she sat at the end of the bar. Her eyes closed, she didn't see Mr Mustache sidle up to her. "Hey, honey, I can make you a better drink at my place. Get my drift?" Her two beefy friends came up and sat down with her. "Meet MY drift," she said. "Bubye!"
#Dribble #drift
11:33 AM - May 10, 2024
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Drea
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#Dribble

Though only 4, he was the best man at the wedding . Cancer had taken his leg just after birth and he was now getting used to his new prosthetic. She ignored the #wobble when he got to his feet to ask her to dance, and scooped him up close, hugging him as they danced around the room.
Drea @DreaVilleneuve
Hello #Writers

Your daily flash fiction prompt. Rules are simple, a one spout story using the hashtags, keep it in line with the TOS, and have fun.

Today’s #Dribble word prompt is #Wobble
08:26 AM - May 08, 2024
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Carole
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It took awhile to get the eyeliner just right. A little more blush, and she finally got to try her new lipstick. She couldn't deny it; she looked intriguing.

She swanned down to breakfast. Mom said, "Wipe that stuff off! Your first class is PE, you'll sweat stripes!"
#Dribble #intriguing
11:29 AM - May 09, 2024
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Carole
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He sat up. Good. Swung his legs over the side. Good. Slowly weighted his feet, then stiffened his legs. He was up! Oops, don't forget the IV cart. He wobbled out into the hall. Grinning, "weebles wobble but they don't..."

Is that the ceiling? Feet running toward him. Dammit.
#Dribble #wobble
11:27 AM - May 08, 2024
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Carole
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#Spoutories

Sigh.

I'm missing Spoutories, too. I don't know the reason why it's on hiatus but hope that all is well and all will be well.

Sigh.
11:28 AM - May 02, 2024
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Carole
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She didn't know what her doorbell sounded like, so she jumped when it suddenly rang. She dried her eyes and her hands and went to answer. There stood two older ladies with the friendliest faces and a covered basket. "Welcome!" For the third time that day she burst into tears.
#Spoutories #welcome
12:09 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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SLS StickFigure
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#Spoutories

You are a #rare gem. Not because of your mineral composition, but because of the many cuts and scrapes you have suffered during your stay on Earth. Scars remain. Scabs have been picked. Your healing process is ongoing. You evolve as only you can. You are our special rock. We see you.
08:32 PM - Apr 29, 2024
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Carole
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He said, "Go on, get out, get some fresh air. I'll watch the pups."

She said, "Carl, all these puppies are rarin' to go. There are twelve of them. TWELVE."

"No, it'll be fine!"

At the door she turned around. Somewhere under that roiling pile of fur was a Carl.

Off to lunch!
#Spoutories #rare
11:56 AM - Apr 29, 2024
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Carole
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First date, at the coffeeshop.

Her: "I've always thought a friendship then romance is the best way."

Him: "I hope you consider me a friend."

Her, smiling: "I do."

Him, to the server: "Hey, you! We're waiting!" To Her: "What'd you like to do now?"

Her: "Reconsider."
#Spoutories #reconsider
12:23 PM - Apr 28, 2024
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Carole
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This was awful. He decided to just come clean, spill his guts. "Okay. I stole the answer sheet from Ms. Conway's desk, that's how I got 100% on the test." The principal paused and said, "You're being accused of pushing Mikey at recess."

"oh. um. Can I go now?"

"Nope."
#Spoutories #accuse
12:37 PM - Apr 27, 2024
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Carole
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Grandpa's 90th birthday party brought family members and friends to the house. He sat, stroking his Calico, as voices and laughter rose. At an ebb in the volume, Ed's voice rang out, "...they lanced it but it's still draining." All eyes turned his way. Even the cat cringed.
#Spoutories #cringe
11:51 AM - Apr 26, 2024
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Carole
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Awake and asleep blurred together these days. Her eyes were open. The only movement in the room was above to her left: the drip of the IV. She stared at the wall. People bustled in the hallway. Awake, asleep, then awake. Someone was holding her hand. A joyful, sunny smile.
#Spoutories #drip
11:50 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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Carole
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She put some final touches on the sky. The painting was mostly dry, which meant not much got on her face or shirt when she was shoved into it from behind. Not again. Teacher rushed to help. "I'm going to have a little chat with that bully's folks." Bully gone, art class safe.
#Spoutories #chat
11:18 AM - Apr 24, 2024
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André Ware
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She set the book of poetry on the tombstone after finishing the last passage. She stood, bowed, turned & walked away. He watched from a distance, hearing her voice say, "Spirit be still in Crimson's wave." He bowed, turned & walked away, the book of poetry in hand, as he ascended.
#Spoutories #wave
Spoutories (RELOCATED) @Spoutories
Today’s #Spoutories prompt is #wave (word or inspiration)

Make a new post including the two hashtags. Write a one-spout story for the prompt.

Keep it clean as per Spoutible rules.

There are no time limits on previous prompts; use or re-use as you like.

Have fun!
08:28 AM - Apr 23, 2024
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Carole
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After the breakup he languished at home. Friends: "Change of scene is required." Boss: "Vacation time has accrued." Mom: "The beach cottage is vacant." As he walked up the path to the door, he took a breath of salt air and the tall grass waved a welcome.
#Spoutories #wave
12:03 PM - Apr 23, 2024
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Dave
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#Art #ArtSpout #SpoutArt

Edward Gordon (American, b.1941)

Wind from the Sea, n.d.

Alkyd on hardboard
07:10 PM - Apr 22, 2024
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