Unlucky Youth Lucky Man
A hapless man is finally rid of his curse.
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Flash Fiction and Writing: Persuing HappinessDiagnosed with dyslexia in the first grade, it seemed I had the worst luck. On my first no-training wheels bike ride, I was hit by the garbage truck; spent six months in hospital.
Recovered, I went to a sleep over. High on Hawaaian Punch, I jumped on the bed and got five raps by the ceiling fan and dashed in a heap on the floor; busted neck, jaw, forearm and three weeks of amnesia. Further incidents required stitches and hospital stays.
As an adult, my luck changed. Counting numbers with the TV lotto lady; I was curse-free! Standing in my multi-million dollar prize line I almost jumped for joy; too many fans though. The clerk verified my identity, looked at my ticket, affirming numbers. “Six, check, six, one check one, one check one, nine check,(pause) wait a minute sir, you have a six here not a nine.”
JRGarland
With that kind of luck you must be Irish. LOL! Well written.
Rhinovangogh replied
Hi JR! Thanks for the read and kudos. I hope this week finds you content and healthy and inspired. Cheers, Rhino
Anthea Slade
Wow what a powerful, succinct and moving vingnette Rhino. Captivating and I love the twist at the end. Did this really happen? Loved this piece from first word to last. Anthea
Rhinovangogh replied
Hi Anthea, Thanks for your observation and delight. This probably happened to someone… LOL! I am hooked on the Fast Fiction. I love the challenge fo doing something interesting in 150 words or less. I am having fun! Nice hearing from you as always, Cheers, Rhino