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The Woman at the Window, by David Lowis

24/7/2020

 
Richard admitted, he was envious of the woman at the window. He'd met her once before, knew her name was Karen and that, like him, she was an aspiring writer. Every evening, whilst walking his dog, he saw her sitting in her dimly lit study, staring at a screen.
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I wish I was that disciplined, he thought. By the time she's finished her novel, I'll still be on my first chapter.

As Richard wandered past, Karen readied herself for her next game of Fortnight Battle Royale. She'd practiced long enough. Tonight she was determined to be the last player standing.

Ed N. White
24/7/2020 09:51:32 am

A nice surprise ending, David.

David
24/7/2020 04:14:45 pm

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, Ed.

Mary Wallace
24/7/2020 10:56:45 am

Research, it was only research.

David
24/7/2020 04:15:15 pm

Ha, ha, thanks Mary.

Sue Clayton
25/7/2020 03:46:13 am

Sometimes the writing battle becomes too hard and we need to win at something else. Let's hope both these embattled writers finish a novel.

David
25/7/2020 10:47:05 am

Thanks for your comment, Sue and for imagining a life for the characters beyond the end of the story.

Michael Lowis link
5/10/2020 07:58:28 pm

I like this one in particular. There is a good twist at the end, which is clever for such a short story.


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