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In the Spirit(s) of the St. Patty's Day celebration
Oh, What Might Have Been by Reese Turner
80 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt entry

Even married thirty years, I’d joke, “Had I just been Irish, I would have married a beautiful redhead who owned a pub…"  My wife would immediately suggest I get to Ireland, “she might still be waiting!”

Age sixty, gave myself a golfing trip to Ireland. At airport to return, called my wife...

“Honey, great golfing, now I’m coming home.”

“Did you have any luck?”

“No. Shot bad.”

“How about the redhead with the pub.”

“No.”

“Let’s give it another week!”



Writing Prompt
Write a story of 80 words. not including the title. Any subject accepted. Must be exactly 80 words.

Author Notes
Somehow, I'm living on Irish fantasies this week, powered by Guinness. How did I miss that redhead?

     

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