60 The Miller

Cherry

By Hourhouse

Mon, 09 Aug 2010
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9 comments
 

The sails turned lazily in the faint breeze, swishing beneath the summer sky. The old grey wood creaked with the shifting stresses. The miller’s heart sang as he watched. This was where he belonged and he would never leave. He had not left since these same sails had caught him unawares, killing him instantly, a hundred and fifty years ago.

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Hourhouse, You have set me a challenge, I am going to have a go at this 60 word story. I like your description in this story. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Hourhouse on
Many thanks Jenny. I look forward to reading your story :o)

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on
that's a really clever idea Hourhouse, and well done for managing to fit a plot into 60 words. I don't think I could. I might have a go though

 

Submitted by Hourhouse on
Wow - another cherry! Thank you. I have to come clean ipfnh - it wasn't my idea. I wrote this for another forum a few years ago, but I was pleased with the result. It seemed like a good plan to have some fun with the idea here. I'm looking forward to the results.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Hourhouse, Well congratulations on the cherry, well deserved. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Hourhouse, Just to let you know, I had a go at writing a story, in no more than 60 words. It's called the "Merlin and the Sparrow." I would love it if you read it, just tell me what you think. Thanks. Jenny.

 

Submitted by kheldar on
Hi Hourhouse, A great beginning, a terrific middle and a twist at the end, all in 60 words - brilliant. I will certainly give this a go - will have to curb my tendency to verbosity though. Kheldar :--)

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Submitted by Cavalcader on
New hourhouse well deserved cherry! on 60 words (IP) Short story, and plot grafted so well from beginning to end. life story. julie (:-

Submitted by Hourhouse on
Thanks for the appreciation Kheldar and julie. It's very gratifying :o))