The Carrot Ranch March 26, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story in which a character takes charge. Who is this character, and what situation calls for their action? It can be playful or serious, fantastical, or realistic. Go where the prompt leads!
I also encourage you to backtrack over to Carrot Ranch to read Charli’s posts that prompt her prompts. You’ll be glad you did.
Taking Charge
She cracked the front door, her face a bruised sunrise. “I walk into doors,” she offered. “I’m learning though, either shut them tight or open them wide.”
“I would like to speak with the man of the house.”
Over her shoulder, thin pale legs scampered up the stairs. She blocked the rest of the view into the home.
“He’s not here.”
“When shall I call again?”
The woman paused, straightened. “He had to go away.”
“When will he return?”
“He couldn’t say. Now, do you want to talk to the man of the house or to who’s in charge?”
ShiftnShake 
Love that slam-in-the-face, neater than a slammed door. 🙂
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Thank you.
Yes, she’s getting better with doors.
Now where oh where could her husband be?
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🙂
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I’m wondering in what sinister way she may have ensured the man of the house wasn’t home, and why. You’ve gone dark, D. Very dark.
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I think her bruised face and little children are the why. With 99 words, who knows how? Dark? Nah, this woman has learned to take charge to protect herself and kids. And that bruised face is a sunRise, denoting avery optimistic outlook.
Ok, maybe a little dark. Just glad to have a response for the prompt; this is what came my way.
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I was actually thinking later that it was black rather than just dark. Not a good situation to be in, before or after, as I’m not sure he has gone missing without a little help.
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The best I’ve read so far this week!
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I haven’t made the ranch rounds to read yet, but that is a mighty high compliment if I judge by the quality of writing coming from Charli’s prompts lately. Everyone is firing on all cylinders.
Uh, see you soon?
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I plan to sneak off to a closet and respond soon.
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and check gmail????
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Ha ha! Yes.
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This opening might be her chance.
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Doors are easier to avoid when they go away. Good for her.
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