She softly closed her bedroom door, easing the doorknob lock into place. Silently, she slid open the top drawer. Gently pushing aside the pile of socks and undies, she carefully reached under the little shelf holding a jumble of wayward buttons, Girl Scout pins, and badges waiting to be sewn onto her sash. Pulling out the little pink book, she inserted the tiny gold key and sighed. “Dear Diary: Why do I feel so guilty, sneaking to be alone in my own room? I just want to write … ”
Behind her, Mother burst in. “So that’s where you hide it!”
99 Words
Inspired by Natalie Swift's post on selfishness. Response to Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge prompt "button"
J.E.M. Wildfire 
That is an intriguing question. Why is writing often a secret activity? And shame on her mother! She should reassure her that it’s okay, everyone does it and let her alone.
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Yes. I guess she has more a psycho mother than a reassuring one. Makes a better story, doesn’t it?
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I simply loved this piece! ❤
I loved how you've managed to convey so much about the girl with just one action: the "jumble of wayward buttons, Girl Scout pins, and badges" all of them seem so inconsequential but convey so much to the reader about her. You've managed to create a character with an actual personality in 99 words and that's more than I can say for most of the books I've read recently.
Looking forward to reading more from you!
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OMG! Thank you so very much! You’re so encouraging!
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Honestly, I’m so honoured that my writing could inspire other art and I just lovvve reading what other people can come up with…
It was my pleasure! ❤
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I’m not so sure I’m finished with the selfishness topic. It’s a really fertile one for me, apparently!
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You did a good job setting up the secret rendezvous with writing and then turned on the heat! Great take on the prompt.
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Thank you! Really appreciate your feedback!
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Thank you!
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Hey! I just wanted to let you know that the link above would no longer work since I’ve changed my site address. Why don’t you try this one instead: https://themidnightember.wordpress.com/2018/06/25/selfishness/
Thanks! ❤
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changed the link
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I’ll also change your site in my “bogs I follow list” when I can get to my desktop. Don’t think I can manage it on my laptop! Technologically challenged.
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Haha thank you! And sorry for the inconvenience ❤
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Not a problem, as long as I can still find you!
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