It’s that time again! Time to gather around the table and share some juicy tidbits of fiction with the folks of Friday Fictioneers, hosted by the lovely and talented Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. You can find other small tales of wonder, and danger at: rochellewisoff.com. Come on out and join us! This week’s photo is loaned to us by : Bill Reynolds.
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Note: This is the opening paragraph for Nano this year. Leaves open so many directions, dontcha think?
Iosa hated being in a position where she felt she had to lie, even if it were only a little white lie. A lie was a lie. What bothered her was having to tell that lie to the one person whom she felt truly cared about her. What choice did she have? None, if she were honest with herself. No, if the truth ever saw the light of day, it would be her last. That reality was a certainty. And, she’d been seriously attempting to avoid that outcome.
She looked up, and saw that truth standing before her…
Author’s note: I was unable to get to the event last week as I wanted to. Hubby’s needs outweighed. So, I’m taking the time to rip out the shirt and redo it the correct way. I promise to do a post about it when I’m finished with it.
Meanwhile, there’s a lot of terminal waiting, then jumping and doing as Hubby moves through the process of Vocational Rehab and Blind Services evaluations. This has been needed for decades. It’s finally happening. Just pray that all comes out well and we can get the services that he needs.
Chaos Central Command 
Dear Bear,
This snippet made me want to turn the page. Well done. You and your hubby are in my prayers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle. Sometimes it’s very hard to stand by what you believe in, even painful. I love writing these little teasers for myself to get me jumpstarted for November. I, too, want to turn the page to read more… LOL! I’ll need to write it, of course.
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Intriguing opening
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Thanks, Neil. Hopefully it’s enough to sustain a good story to follow.
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Ooooo very exciting start. Certainly makes me want to keep reading
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Good start. Do you have the rest planned out and know what the lie is? Or are you going to find out through November?
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Nah, I didn’t even have this much planned, really. Just drew a word out of a jar and it started. No clue where it’s heading, but that’s okay.
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As teasers go this is a great one!
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Thanks, Keith. Teasing myself is kinda cruel, though. LOL!
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Great opener – lots to build on here. Hope Nano goes well, and all the best with hubby’s progress too.
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Haven’t managed to get in officially, but that’s okay. My word processor will keep track of words.
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May all the medical decisions be made with the confidence that God will walk this path with you.
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Thanks, Oneta. We can sure use all the prayers.
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There are many directions you can go from here. Nicely done! I said a prayer for you and your hubby.
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Thanks, Brenda. We always need prayers.
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Great opener that can take the next idea wherever you want. Well done.
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There’s too many directions boiling my brain at the moment. That’s not a bad thing, just need to choose one…
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Great start to your NaNo, determination will get you through. Good luck.
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It’s a breeze to do these days. The habit is instilled.
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That’s a great hook for the rest of the story!
You and your husband are on my prayer list.
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Wonderful opening. Hoping things proceed in a timely fashion for your hub.
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Nicely done, Bear. I hope all goes well for you and yours. 🙂
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Thanks!
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Very nicely written,
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