Staring into the distance, I’m in disbelief at what has happened. How can someone you have known and trusted for so long, betray you? Turn out to be a stranger? These thoughts haunt me, and I shake my head, literally trying to rid myself from their grasp.
I consider the vast territory in front of me. It’s unknown. I have never ventured this far, nor pushed these boundaries. I lean down, tie my boots, and feeling steadfast on my feet once more, I know my course of action.
Sometimes, you just have to cut your losses and walk away.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Daily Post Daily Prompt – grasp; and also, Carrot Ranch, January 18, 2018 – In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes boots. Whose boots are they, where do they go and what is their significance? Go where the prompt leads.
By Sarah 
It makes you wonder what is going on in the mind of some! I was married for a year before I found out her criminal background and lies abounding. God help these kind of people! Great blog!
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Certainly shows not everyone has the same morals, that’s for sure! That would’ve been a heck of a shock for you!
I suppose the upside is, the sooner these kinds of people reveal their true colours, the less time you spend wasted on them… thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your comment 😊
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got me hooked I want to know the rest of the story … how about another 99 words?
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Haha, I know! 99 words only begins to tell the story…😃
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yes I feel deprived 😦
Liked your interview, there is loads of detail but got lost in the links to your favourite bloggers … found the photo guy but the middle one didn’t link to anything?
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Yes I don’t know what’s going on with Jael. She used to be a prolific blogger and very active and engaged with WordPress but then she has literally just disappeared and her blog along with it…around mid-November (which was after I did the interview). I miss her and hope all is ok.
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yes I hope so also, especially if she was so talented!
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More boots made for walking. Nice.
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Yes, seems to be a theme! Lol. Thanks for stopping by 😃
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Ah yes…nice.
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Thank you 😊
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Clinging on to broken relationships inevitably does more harm than story. Great story, extremely assured writing.
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Thank you 😊 couldn’t agree more, sometimes you just have to let go
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Yes’m I know the feeling.
Look closely at my icon – I’m coming from a different local.
Had to cut some losses myself at my short verse site.
Fiction and the other seem to be OK though.
~Jules
I did two pieces this week. Fiction links at CR. 🙂
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Great last line that feels like this character is going to take control despite the unknown territory. Great flash! Thanks for joining us at the Ranch!
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Loved participating and joining in again soon
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This was excellent and the last line… Wow! ❤
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Thank you 😊
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