Up and Away

Posted on April 28, 2022 | 7 Comments
Balloon festival

A cold October wind rustled the brittle grasses, and she shifted her backpack on her aching shoulders, wondering if it was all worthwhile. She’d left one unhappiness for another. Perhaps it was better to return to the abuse in order to have a cozy home, rather than continue on with her lonely trek to… what? As she debated, bathed in uncertainty, a festival of balloons sailed into the skies, dazzling the apricot dawn with their bold colors. Up and away, they floated, and she felt her heart lift at the sight. Maybe she could stay a night or two…

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Written for the Carrot Ranch Story Challenge (99 words).

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7 responses to “Up and Away”

  1. Sadje | April 28, 2022 at 4:42 pm |

    She should. Maybe there are better things in store for her.

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  2. Stine Writing and Miniatures | April 28, 2022 at 4:57 pm |

    Loved “apricot dawn”! The ending shows that maybe she will be okay!

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  4. Professor Longhair | April 29, 2022 at 5:24 am |

    I think I know the place in the photo…

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