I thought Charli Mill’s flash fiction challenge this week was a bit tough. It took me a while to think up a 99-word story for Copper Country. Fortunately, the lights tripping last night gave me some inspiration.
“Complete darkness always woke her. With the crime problem escalating in her city, she felt very vulnerable and slept with the bathroom light on. The light had gone off and who knew why. She slipped out of bed and peeped out of the window at the neighboring house. That house was also in darkness. Somewhat mollified, she went back to bed and eventually fell asleep. The following morning, she discovered that the copper power cables had been stolen during the night causing the power outage. It seemed that her suburb was the new copper country.”
Thank you Charli for making me work. You can join in the challenge here: https://carrotranch.com/2018/01/05/january-4-flash-fiction-challenge/?c=35391#comment-35391
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You did a great job Robbie!
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It took me a while this week, Ritu. Thank you.
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Really good one Robbie! Loved the twist!
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Thank you, Paul. Hugs.
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That does sound like an odd challenge, Robbie. You did well. Hugs.
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Charli does put her best foot forward with these challenges, Teagan.
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Well done, Robbie. Copper thieves are everywhere 😉
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Thanks, Mae, I suppose that is a fact.
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If only I’d saved my pennies, lol. Good job, Robbie. People can be crazy!
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Thank you, Jacquie, there is so much poverty in Southern Africa, people are desperate.
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DH was explaining to me how valuable copper has become- the new gold rush!
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Great take on the copper country prompt!
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Thank you, Christy
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Very nice. That is tough!
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Thank you, Marci
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Excellent story Robbie 💜.
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Thank you, Willow. Hugs.
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💜
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Sure made me smile xxxxx
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Thank you, Shey.
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Great story to get out in 99 words! I love it!
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Thank you, it was tough, I had to whittle it down from 150 words.
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Whew! Copper is a hot commodity everywhere… Best we be watchful!
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I suppose items of value get stolen everywhere in the world, Annette. There is to much poverty!
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Very apt for South Africa sadly.
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I usually write from experience, Tandy.
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I also had a hard time coming up with one for this. But we pulled it off!
Yours was electrifying! 😉
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Thank you very much!
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I heard of copper thieves here in the US also. Good story, Robbie!
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I didn’t know you had this problem in the US, Miriam. That is interesting.
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Yes, they steal and sell the copper pipes. We have pipes for electrical wiring. The copper pipes are in the back yard, so they are safe.
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That’s great, Robbie. I really enjoyed your story. Well done! You even managed to get the country in there. I didn’t. 🙂
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Thank you, Norah. I loved your story this week, country or no country.
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Thanks, Robbie. 🙂
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This was good, Robbie!
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome!
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That was a great take on the prompt Robbie! 🙂
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I am glad you enjoyed it, Judy.
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Love the twist at the end to the Copper Country 🙂 And fantastic little caterpillar 🙂
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Thank you, Sue.
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Good one Robbie. Copper theft is a big problem on construction sites in western NY state. Outfits have to hire night security.
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I didn’t know that, gosh, it is not only Africa that has these problems then.
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You had a flickering of inspiration, Robbie! There’s a depth to your flash, too with the transition of the suburbs becoming more like a wild frontier with uncertainties that stripping copper alludes to.
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Thank you for this feedback, Charli, it is appreciated.
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You always fascinate me in your creations! This is amazing Robbie.
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Thank you, Sumith. I hope your year is of to a good start.
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Thank you Robbie.
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