PHOTO PROMPT © Dawn M. Miller
“Are you sure this train will take us to the North Pole?” Reggie shouted with his head stuck out the window. He loved listening to the chug-chug-chug sound the train makes. It reminded him of his childhood when he played with his grandfather’s elaborate train-set. This will be Reggie’s last trip to the North Pole where he intends to stay until his natural death.
“This is your what? 60th trip?” His companion, Frederick, rolled his eyes.
Reggie sat back down on the plush leather seat as the train entered the tunnel and sighed, “I’m sure going to miss this place.”
(100 words)
Each week, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple hosts Friday Fictioneers where we’re challenged to write a piece of flash fiction in 100 words, more or less, based on the picture above.
I guess when you visit a place that often, you really ought to ask yourself if you should just move there anyway. Looks like Reggie is ready to live the dream.
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I guess he is. 🙂 Thank you for reading.
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Something sombre yet peaceful. Very well-written.
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Thank you.
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quite timely and different from your usual where you leave us hanging. well done.
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Thank you. I watched the Polar Express and the idea came to me. 🙂
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So well written. Wistful and gentle.
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Thanks. 🙂
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I hope he packed his long johns 🙂
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I’m sure he did. 😀
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Hope Reggies finds peace in North Pole. It is true one surely misses a place where he has stayed for so long.
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I have a feeling he will.
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Reggie seems to have the heart of a child, he is a very engaging character. It’s nice to find home, even if it means leaving behind someplace else.
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I agree and I think he’s the example of a true believer.
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I get the feeling he is not long for this world and wants to be where his heart is when his time comes. Maybe it’s just me…..
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I get the same feeling. 🙂
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