Friday Fictioneers is a group of bloggers that write 100-word stories after being inspired by a photo posted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. We are allowed to use the photo in our post and encouraged to leave each other comments. I always appreciate anyone who takes the time to leave me a comment. I write my story before I read any of the other writers‘ creations. I wrote my story in 101 words this week.
PHOTO PROMPT © The Reclining Gentleman
Standing Tall
She stood there determined to hold her head high.
They would not make her bow.
She had come so far. Long nights in a fast food kitchen that made her skin break out. Early mornings rushing to class with no make-up on, her hair barely combed. She would not be made to doubt herself. She had been beaten into a strong woman who knew not to blink when questioned.
She had not been embezzling and she would not take the rap for it.
She would stick to her story and when it was all over, she would take her boss’ place.
Failing at Haiku 
Powerful, inspiring.. love that she has as much pride and self-awareness as the daffodil in the photo 🙂 Nicely done!
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When I was 16 I had a job that I lost because I was accused of stealing money. Instead of taking up for myself I just went home and cried. The young me is envious of this young woman’s courage.
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It seems to me you have to go through an unfair situation like that before you will learn that you have to stand your ground because no one else is going to help you, but you.
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She sounds like she’s got her act together – but I’m not sure I believe her protestation of innocence. I like the suggestiveness of your story – so much unsaid.
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Thanks Margaret!!
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good for her. no doubt about it, she’ll make it to the top.
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a well told tale Symanntha, and an original take on the prompt pic. I think her self-belief will help her make a success of the restaurant when she takes over as the boss
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Thanks!!!
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That’s the way to go. I like reading about determined and strong people, and she’s one of them. Inspiring story.
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Fabulous title! (The same as mine 😉 )
Good for her. Honesty and hard work will be rewarded.
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Wow! Good job. I’m anxious to hear the rest of this tale. 🙂
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great post!
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