Inspired by Charli Mill’s Carrot Ranch, #99WordStories
from her May 23 2022, prompt:
In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story containing the phrase,
“…well’s gone dry.”

So, I’ve decided. You’re done hurting me.
You’ve eroded my finances, my health, my self-respect.
You’ve insulted my family, my friends, and my God.
You’ve broken my trust, my body, and my good name.
You’re always quick to apologize, but your good intentions quickly fade.
Yes, I have already forgiven your last loss of self-control, but you need help I can’t provide.
I no longer want you in my life. That well’s gone dry.
I filled it in with the rubbish that you left of my life and when I leave, I’m starting a new one, completely — without — you.

I could have written this myself once upon a time Gary! 😬
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Oh no – Gloria.
I hope your feedback is hyperbolic.
Such a relationship would be killer toxic 😪
Ick!
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Oh very good. Lots of pent up emotions. KL ❤️
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Hi KL.
Yea. Whoever this happened to should never had let it get so bad but what an image this leaves.
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So well stated
..so well done 💜
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Hi Willow,
(Using my best Colin Firth voice) you are too kind Madam (then follows with a smiling & polite bow).
Thanks my friend ❤️
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😘😘😘💜💜💜
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Sounds like a perfect fit for the Johnny Depp trial….
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Thanks Yvette, I think 🤔
I wanted two people messed up, and what little I know about that trial is that JD is beyond messed up.
Do I need to rewrite?
😱 🥺 😖
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Hahaha – no need to rewrite at all! And I loved how you moved us through to the end and it felt longer than 99 words (enjoyed it) and the well sure did run dry (cue the song line ****can’t give anymore….****
And I think I mentioned the trial because after yoga tonight I was waiting somewhere and the court TV was on with a snippet (and funny scene with the expert witness doctor Gettng way too argumentative and defensive )
But I don’t know much about either of them and sigh – and I feel
Bad for anyone who is going through a lawsuit or divorce and then all the worse when it is on TV!
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Very powerful. Loved the even paced build up to the denouement. I read an article that in these cases of toxic controlling abuse the moment the abused finds the courage to leave is the point when they are most likely to be murdered. Its utterly tragic. Yep powerful.
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Gracious!
I’d not heard this but it does makes sense. Almost anyone with power hates losing it.
Thanks Geoff
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Nice way to use the prompt and nicely written.
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Thanks Shari.
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This is powerful. It’s what we say in our heads, but often not our emotions for many years. That takes maturity and time.
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Hi Zuzu,
Thanks. I’ve known a few who have been through something similar, but I’ve not experienced it directly. I’ve tried to help some caught is such relationships and wow, what a mess that can be. Heartbreaking. But there is a path out.
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