General Flash Fiction posted October 10, 2021 |
Filling in ...
The Form
by Wendy G
He had always hated filling in Census forms, requiring detailed and personal information, a grim reminder of their bitter disappointment with nine unsuccessful IVF attempts.
It was that time again.
At the question, "How many people live at this address?" he raised his pen, paused briefly, then triumphantly wrote "THREE!"
50 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt entry
He had always hated filling in Census forms, requiring detailed and personal information, a grim reminder of their bitter disappointment with nine unsuccessful IVF attempts.
It was that time again.
At the question, "How many people live at this address?" he raised his pen, paused briefly, then triumphantly wrote "THREE!"
It was that time again.
At the question, "How many people live at this address?" he raised his pen, paused briefly, then triumphantly wrote "THREE!"
Writing Prompt Write a story that is a dribble. That's 50 words. Title not included in count. |
In Australia, Census Forms are filled in every five years.
My sister's daughter had been childless for nearly twenty years, then after nine failed IVF attempts, she conceived naturally and had a baby.
This story, whilst fiction, is based on what might have happened in their home in the recent Census.
50 words
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and 2 member cents. My sister's daughter had been childless for nearly twenty years, then after nine failed IVF attempts, she conceived naturally and had a baby.
This story, whilst fiction, is based on what might have happened in their home in the recent Census.
50 words
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