Excellent a short story. Evening in Montreal by judester A Good Turn Gone Wrong writing prompt entry Artwork by Lentamente at FanArtReview.com

i was staying with my friend at his basement apartment in Montreal. Returning home one night, we met up with a homeless guy who sat just outside the apartment door trying to keep warm from the freezing weather. My friend does not ever suffer fools lightly. He had lived there for a while and was familiar with the folks down on their luck. Quite the opposite of my misguided goodwill. Once inside, I suggested that we give the poor guy a cup of hot cream of carrot soup that we had made earlier. My friend grudgingly agreed. I prepared the soup and added some toast, then opened the door and offered it generously to our 'guest.' Bob was fuming slightly as we watched tv. I knew that he just wanted his cup back and the guy gone. A few minutes later, there was a light knock on the door. Bob jerked his head towards the door and pitched me a look that said 'go finish your little deed so I can relax please.' I opened the door with a beautific smile, until I took in the scene. The guy was leaning casually against the wall, tapping an unlit cigarette against the jamb and held out the empty bowl. "Can I get a cup of coffee?" My goodwill suddenly dried up as I took the cup, told him no, then softly closed the door. From the living room, I could hear Bob chuckling. Writing Prompt Please write a very short story based on trying to help someone, but it's not appreciated. Fun or serious. No poetry. MAX words - 300 Author Notes Thanks to Lentemante for the artwork.

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