Thank you to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields who hosts Friday Fictioneers. Each week Rochelle chooses a photo prompt to inspire writers to produce a 100 word piece of flash fiction. Do use the link to her blog if you are interested in joining the group. It’s a great way to get involved in writing.
PHOTO PROMPT © Karuna
Bring just a little love
The heavy rain had turned the front garden into a sea of mud. The toys had been dumped there overnight. One teddy raising his arm for help.
An acrimonious divorce had recently ended their marriage. It had been such a relief to find a new home for herself and their children. Her ex-husband had said he would drop some belongings round. This was how he had done it.
Her elder daughter slipped an arm around her. “We’ll clean them up for the little ones, Mum.”
She sighed. It would take so much more than water to wash away the heartache.
Edith M. Field 
enjoyed this, if only memories and emotions can be “washed” away
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Oh, if only they could! I’m glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you for telling me.
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I sense a terrible revenge coming
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There will, almost inevitably, be repercussions. Thank you for your response, Neil.
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A sad tale and yet I sense a bit of hope for their future now they are free.
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Thank you, Iain, I share your hope. I believe that, in some cases, a separation can eventually have a positive impact on a relationship.
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Oh, that one reeked of pain. Good one! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
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Sad, but perhaps hopeful. Good story!
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I think that hope will eventually shine through the sadness. Thank you for your comment.
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Indeed.
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Thank you, James.
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This story worried me, as dad has so much anger. You left me wondering what happened next.
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Please don’t be too anxious, Michael. I think that, in this case, the behaviour has been triggered by anger and bitterness that will be brought under control. Thank you for your response.
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Nasty man. I agree with michael1148. In my work as a counselor, I’ve had to deal with a lot of bitter anger and hatred that could easily end in actual violence. So could this story.
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I believe that the ‘nasty man’ in this story will be very responsive to help and support offered by friends and family, or by a counsellor like yourself, and will be able to control his emotions better because of their input. Thank you for your response.
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You got my heart involved in this one. So sad. But, there’s a whole new life for her.
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It is a heart breaking situation for the people involved and, as you have indicated, for others who observe or read about what is happening. Thank you for your positive point about the prospect of a new beginning. Hopefully, not just for her!
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A sad tale of the disgusting behaviour estrangement can bring out in people, well done
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Thank you for your comment, Michael. Much appreciated.
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The bitterness of divorce… such a waste of energy. Beautifully told
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Thank you very much for your response.
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