Each Friday I write a short story in exactly 55 words. If you'd like to join in the fun and games, write your story, visit G-Man and let him know you've posted.
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He escaped after five years as a prisoner of war. He was hailed a hero. He returned home a free man but his wife no longer understood him, his young children barely remembered him and the paparazzi stalked him constantly. A prisoner in his own home, he felt more trapped than he ever had before.
Hmmm, where did this story come from? Must have been watching Homeland again, hehe! I've been watching the rerun on telly as I missed it the first time around. Don't tell me what happens please :)
Hmmm, where did this story come from? Must have been watching Homeland again, hehe! I've been watching the rerun on telly as I missed it the first time around. Don't tell me what happens please :)
Have a great weekend all!
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its an honest story...when i returned home after working away for 9 months, the world had moved on in many ways...it was def hard....and i know for this guy all the more...
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it, so I can't spoil it for you. If it's like this, though, it should be pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI cannot spoil it, as I have not seen it, but your flash fiction is very good, as usual.
ReplyDeleteMan that sucks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that interesting story.
Loved your 55 Karen
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
That is really sad and heart breaking ~
ReplyDeleteGood one. I can imagen the feeling of the man in your storie
ReplyDeleteOh my-no one understood him or remembered him?! OUCH. I do think Pow's have that experience- thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic 55!
ReplyDeleteInteresting FF. I haven't seen it either - will you keep us posted?
ReplyDeleteYou got me going there!
ReplyDeleteHahahhahahhahaha...
A wonderful Homeland review and
a great 55!
Have a blessed weekend.
hugs
shakira
Mine is here
Mary - will do
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