Friday, 19 June 2009

Friday 55 Flash Fiction # 80 One Good Turn..




The old man blinked, vaguely recongising the boy from the shopping precinct.



"This is for you" the boy handed him a cheque for £5000




"What's this for?" he asked


"To thank you" replied the boy smiling.




"Remember when you gave me £2 last week?

Well I spent £1 on a lottery ticket and won £50,000".







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.
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28 comments:

  1. Anonymous19 June 2009 at 08:29

    Wouldn't that be great?!!!

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  2. Flowerpot19 June 2009 at 09:02

    Ahhhhh - I like to hear those kind of stories!

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  3. anthonynorth19 June 2009 at 09:24

    That's kind of nice to do that. How many would though?
    Great 55.

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  4. Hootin Anni19 June 2009 at 11:11

    This is excellent!!!!!!! No, truly, I really really like this 55.

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  5. Dr.John19 June 2009 at 12:16

    I love stories with a happy ending and where people do the right thing.
    Great 55.

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  6. Susan at Stony River19 June 2009 at 12:17

    Oh I WISH!! I'm going to spend the rest of the day handing out €2 coins to the neighbourhood kids LOL. This story's put a smile on my face for the rest of the day.

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  7. snowelf19 June 2009 at 12:45

    Random acts of kindness are the best gifts indeed!

    I love how you take us on all your jaunts too. What a good time you all had on the train trip.

    Have a fabulous weekend!!

    --snow

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  8. clean and crazy19 June 2009 at 14:55

    this is so sweet, i love the thought. now where did i put that lottery ticket?

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  9. buffalodick19 June 2009 at 14:58

    I have an odd theory about giving. I think we do it because it makes us feel good...Usually that is the only reward you get!

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  10. LA Nickers19 June 2009 at 15:08

    Clever one!

    Here's my Flash-55:

    PLAYING HOUSE – THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE

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  11. Nessa19 June 2009 at 17:16

    Oh, how nice of the young man. A very happy 55.

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  12. Dumdad19 June 2009 at 17:58

    It'll certainly make me think twice when someone in the street asks me for money!

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  13. Wait. What?19 June 2009 at 18:56

    Hell yeah!

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  14. g-man19 June 2009 at 19:08

    Ake...I can always count on you for a smile...Thanks for being such a good friend.

    Excellent 55....G

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  15. Akelamalu19 June 2009 at 20:04

    Yes it would Vicki. It could happen! :)

    Me too Flowerpot x

    Well let's pretend that everyone would eh Anthony it will put us all in a great mood. :)

    I'm so pleased you enjoyed it Anni :)

    It's heartwarming isn't it Dr. John? :)

    I'm glad it made you smile Susan :)

    Oh yes they are Snow. Glad you enjoyed our jaunt too. x

    Good luck with the lottery ticket Clean and Crazy you never know your luck. :)

    Yes but it is a good feeling Buff isn't it? :)

    Thanks Linda

    A happy 55 indeed Nessa x

    Well that's nice Dumdad - I hope it works for you. xx

    Yeah Cat!

    Shouldn't you be getting ready for the wedding G-man? Glad you got a smile out of it m'deario. xx

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  16. Anonymous19 June 2009 at 20:25

    Excellent story. Now that is a sign of respect and honesty. Well written :)

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  17. Fandango19 June 2009 at 20:35

    Now if that happened to a dragon we would split 50/50 . We know you humans don't think that way so he did well.
    Good 55.

    Ours is posted.

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  18. Alice Audrey19 June 2009 at 21:26

    What luck! What a great gesture! if only this weren't fiction.

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  19. Head Cookie19 June 2009 at 21:57

    What a wonderful payback. Great 55 mine is up too. I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

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  20. Lou19 June 2009 at 22:11

    It could happen...hmmm...I GUESS!

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  21. Ron20 June 2009 at 03:25

    Paying it forward!

    GREAT story, Akelamalu!

    As usual...you're so clever!

    Enjoy your weekend, m' dear!

    X

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  22. Anonymous21 June 2009 at 02:33

    ;-)
    cloudia

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  23. Anonymous21 June 2009 at 08:30

    aawww that would be awesome for one simple act to be repaid many times over. Very sweet 55. :)

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  24. Akelamalu21 June 2009 at 17:54

    Yes respect and honesty Thom, two traits it is always good to see.

    You dragons are very kind to split it 50/50 Fandango :)

    It would be so good if it really happened Alice Audrey wouldn't it?

    Thanks Jadey, I'm happy you liked it. :)

    I like to think it could happen Lou :)

    Cheers Ron xx

    Thanks Cloudia x

    Glad you liked it MomsJournal :)

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  25. Deb22 June 2009 at 15:00

    Humanity at its best. I am trying to get up the courage to try to do a '55 flash fiction'. It is a neat idea but I am afraid it is much harder than it looks. I am pretty wordy. My husband would be happy if I could keep it to 55 words on Fridays ~ :)

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  26. cheshire wife22 June 2009 at 18:58

    What luck! And how thoughtful of the young man.

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  27. Byz.29 June 2009 at 03:27

    I believe some people still have generous, honorable hearts. :)

    Eaton.

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  28. Akelamalu29 June 2009 at 20:28

    It's not as hard as you think Deb, just have a go, you'll do fine! :)

    If only it happened in real life Cheshire Wife, wouldn't it be wonderful?

    I guess there are some people with generous hearts out there Eaton. :)

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