Sophie's Other Choice

Oh, I hate to be late

for an assignment!

I still get that "teacher pleasing"

nervous stomach when I have

been absent for a few days!

However, the writing prompt is good

for the entire week...

so better late than never!

What is Saturday Centus?

It is a themed writing meme.

Each Saturday, Ms. Matlock will give

a writing prompt.

Your assignment...

if you choose to accept it...

is to write a 100 word story.

Yes, 100 words or less...

not including the "prompt words".

Oh, and the prompt words can

be used anywhere in your story!

Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

The writing prompt is good for the entire week,

so you can join in at any time!

THIS WEEK'S PROMPT:

"Are you sure that's the one you want?"

I felt a little lump in my throat as I peered down at my choice,

held tightly in my hand. I didn't think this would be so nerve-wracking.

Was I making the wrong decision?

I couldn't agonize over this any longer.

I took a deep breath before managing to say, "... Yes, it is."

So here is my contribution

to Saturday Centus...

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It was a mini Sophie's Choice.

As I stood in the regimented line, sweat began to trickle down my face. My cheeks were red hot and flushed with fear. In desperation, I fanned my damp face with the open palms of my hands.

I felt the stares of the others assembled in the line. Each person faced his own dilemma...his own choice. Decisions made in that long, tortuous line would change lives.

My hands trembled as I reached out to grasp my future.

The weight of my decision was too much to bear.

"Are you sure that's the one you want?"

I felt a little lump in my throat as I peered down at my choice, held tightly in my hand. I didn't think this would be so nerve-wracking. Was I making the wrong decision? I couldn't agonize over this any longer.

I took a deep breath before managing to say, "... Yes, it is."

Plain or peanut?

It was Sophie’s other choice.

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Okay, let's hear the

collective groan.