The results for Rodeo #5: Sound and Fury are in. Charli Mills is wrapping up another fun and successful Flash Fiction Rodeo at Carrot Ranch. Hop over and see all the stories from all the events.
By D. Avery
Sometimes fear, respect, and awe are the braids of one rope. Sometimes that one rope is all a buckaroo has to hang onto. Your flash should never let go of that rope.
That was my lead-in to the prompt for the final rodeo contest, the Sound and Fury. I wanted contestants to write about a dangerous situation that people willingly engage in.
I have learned so much here at the Ranch even since penning such tough talk over a month ago. The prompt was to write of danger and risk, but for many just sharing one’s writing is a risk, and to compete is an even greater risk. To be willing to face a fear, to do what is not easy to do, engenders learning and growth; it is an act of creative courage.
Creative courage is what Carrot Ranch is about. The rope here is a…
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ShiftnShake 
D., you wrapped up the Rodeo with one fine event danger and all. I like the sounds that emanated from the fury! Thank you, Leader of Bull Riders!
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Thank you, Boss. It was an honor to be involved. But it ain’t over till it’s over. Isn’t there a bonus round yet?
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Bonus coming!
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It’s a loooonnng rodeo season. Bet ya got callouses ya don’t wanna show.
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Ha!
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