Posted in #FridayFictioneers, Flash Fiction

The Mirage – #FridayFictioneers March 15, 2024

Posted on by R.M. Carlson

She ran along the water’s edge on the private island, her tanned legs pumping hard. Suddenly tired, she sat on the beach near the water to rest.

When she looked up, she saw him wading in the shallow water. She looked twice because he was a dim, gray image of himself. “Everything will be all right,” he said as he smiled at her.

He started walking away through the shallow water. As he got farther away, he became increasing dim and gradually disappeared. She didn’t understand. Her father had been dead for 20 years. Then, she realized she was smiling.

Thanks to Rochelle and Friday Fictioneers for the challenge and the photo prompt.

Author:

Freelance writer, blogger, aspiring novelist. Former career as a college prof in finance. Encore career as freelance writer for a number of financial websites.

26 thoughts on “The Mirage – #FridayFictioneers March 15, 2024”

  2. (I love your comment box by the way! I haven’t seen airmail paper in so long!)

    Sounds like your character has a lot to let go and it’s lovely to think of her father helping her along that path.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

    1. Thanks about the comment box. I liked it too! The character seems to have baggage and grief associated with her father. Maybe her father was who she talked to about her problems? He does seem to be the go-to person when she needs help and it appears he is still around.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

Leave a comment