He was being tortured.
He sniffed as cooking smells drifted tantalizingly around his nostrils.
He'd been in this room now for three hours.
He'd not been allowed food or drink.
He'd had no breakfast and he was starving now.
He looked at the clock, another thirty minutes
to the end of the exam and lunchtime.
Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.
I look so forward to these every week. You do such a wonderful job. A student. Who would have thought. Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I remember those exams. Hated 'em. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI remember those experiences!
ReplyDeleteYou got me on that one. I thought he was a patient waiting for a blood test and thus not allowed to eat until it was done.
ReplyDeleteA great 55.
Yours was the first I ever saw and so it was and is the model for mine.
Thanks.
Very timely- my older son had his last finals yesterday.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, I remember this scenario quite well!
ReplyDeleteWe dragons don't take exams. We don't even go to school as such.
ReplyDeleteBut we do understand hunger.
Great 55.
Ours is up here
http://www.dragonlairs.blogspot.com/
I remember taking this exam to test what level I was at when I started at a new school in the seventh grade. I was sitting in the library and it was summer just before school started and they had they AC cranking and I was FREEZING cold. So cold I could barely concentrate and I hurried through the test just so I could get out of there. I think I'd rather be hungry any day. ;)
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I remember not drinking anything the morning of exams so I wouldnt need to ... you know ...
ReplyDeleteAs always soooo good
We could usually could just go after we handed in the test...
ReplyDeletei can remember feeling exactly like that!
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Thom you've made my day saying you look forward to my
ReplyDelete55s! Do you go to G-man's and read the others - you should they're brilliant! :)
Me too Anthony! :(
I don't think it's something you ever forget Nick!
Ah the twist got you Dr. John. I'm very flattered that I was instrumental in you joining in Flash Fiction because you x
Year 11 students at my school are in the midst of their GCSE's at the moment Citizen, which prompted me to write this.
They were torturous weren't they Linda!
I would imagine Dragons are ALWAYS hungry Fandango! LOL
I'd rather be cold than warm and I definitely wouldn't like to be hungry Snowelf! :)
Ah yes, that's another problem during exams Daryl. If someone really HAS to go they have to be escorted!
Not sure but I think they have to stay for the duration Buff
Some exams last too long don't they Bee especially when you're hungry?
Oh this was good! I'm just discovering this flash55 thingy...I like it!
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Very cute - brought back some horrible memories!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking colonoscomy...
ReplyDeleteExcellent 55 as always Ake!!
Thank You for another fine contribution.
Have a Great Week-End...G
And grown ups wonder why kids hate school. Nice twist ending.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started reading this, I thought it might be about taking a blood test!!
ReplyDeleteYou GOT me, Akelamalu!
Brilliant as usual!
LOVED the photos!
Have a FAB weekend, dear lady!
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ha! hehehe, I do remeber those times. I remember sneaking a oatmeal cookie in my coat just in case I had day slike this.
ReplyDeleteDu you find it hart to do 55 words and still express what you want to say. I mean...what if yo had 56 words...what would you do?
I think I just might stress over it. hehehe.
fab piece of writing honey as you do every Friday. I remeber now so I never miss them.
HA...... I sussed this one out before the end LOL.... only cos my Jacob is in the midst of his GCSEs :)
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omgosh i have been there! i either was hungry or tired so it would have been lunch or a nap. great 55, ake :)
ReplyDeleteYup. Been there.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to join in Sandi? I think you'd enjoy it. :)
ReplyDeleteI've yet to meet anyone that doesn't have bad memories of exams Aims!
Oooer that's a frightening thought G-man! :(
Thanks alice, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Ah yet another view on what it might have been Ron! :)
Flash Fiction 56 Spiky? NO probs I'd just delete one less word - you see I write a story then delete words that are not necessary until I have the required number! :)
I've got my fingers crossed for Jacob Marmie - I feel sorry for all the kids going through hell with their exams at the moment!
Unhappy memories eh Ciara?:(
I think we've all been there Trav!
That sure is a long time to wait for lunch! :D I'm glad my exam days are just an old memory...
ReplyDeleteOooooh, yuck, I remember! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad exam days are over too Lulda! :)
ReplyDeleteAha you too eh Eaton ;)