“Is there any way that you could’ve kept quiet?” My friend asked in desperation.
“What did I say wrong?” I was in full defensive mode, knowing that I could have kept my mouth shut and saved embarrassment to both of us.
“Sally, you knew that I was trying to be diplomatic and let Cathy down gently and you had to tell her that we were planning to go to the party without her. I do wish I could invent a zipper for your mouth to stop you from blurting out every secret that I share with you!”
“I’m sorry!”
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Word count; 99 words
February 14, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about zippers. What are the zippers for? What challenges do they present to the story? Go where the prompt leads!
#Keepitalive
#99WordStory
Keep it alive 
Keeping secrets really is a demanding task for many. Great story, sadje. A creative use of the prompt!
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Very true. Some people are unable to keep it a secret. Thanks
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What a great idea!
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Haha! Many people need it. Thanks
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Ah that secrets could stay secret.
Well crafted piece. I like the build up to the “zipper” sentence. Nicely done, as always Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Suzette
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A delight Sadje. Cheers
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💖
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Well done. However for the friend, it’s a case of “Fool me once and it’s your fault. Fool me twice; it’s my fault.” Experience teaches that you just don’t tell some people your secrets.
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Very true Christine. Some people just can’t be trusted with a secret.
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Not your own and not anyone else’s, either. I once knew someone like that: everything she knew about anyone was retold at the local coffee shop.
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I bet she didn’t have many friends.
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Not really, I suspect. I believe “chatting”–including sharing info about others–was her way of being friendly. However, it’s a question whether people were actually friends with her, or more like casual acquaintances. Probably just took her as she was and didn’t share their own info.
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You’re probably right that people are wary of sharing information with such a person
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Short and interesting. Secret spoilers make the worst friends 😒. I enjoyed reading 💕🌟🌟💕✅
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Thanks Lamittan
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Welcome, Sadje.
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🙏🏼
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I know some folks who could use a mouth zipper. Sometimes it’s me 🙁
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Very true Patricia. I do too.
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Oops 😃
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🤐
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Hahaha! I know some people who dont know when to zip it!
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Me too. Can get very embarrassing at times.
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Oh gosh…been there, done that, yikes! 🙂
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I know! Me too
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But the world kept turning, right? haha 😉 Much love, Sadje ❤
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Thanks Zelda
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You’re welcome 🙂
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🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
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Awesome story, Sadje. One must know whom can keeps secrets and whom not.
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Very true Jeff. I used to be the one blurting out things without thinking. Now I’ve put a mental zipper on my mouth 😀
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Haha. 😂 I totally get that. I was once the very same. Zipper here too. 😅
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Lol! 🤐
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Hahaha! That’s a great emoji! 🤐 Found it. Lol.
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It is just perfect
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A zipper and a lock is needed, I think 😂
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Yup, for some people, it is a necessity
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Epic one dear❤❤
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Thanks a lot Yam.
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Mine pleasure dear
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😺
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A good story I didn’t see coming.
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Thanks Lauren 👍🏼😍
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Not only do some folks not know how to keep secrets, some don’t have any filter – and often their abrasive words rub folks the wrong way. Sadly enough, with such family members… one has to bite one’s tongue often.
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Spot on Jules. And invariably, every family has one of those.
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A zipper implant on that friend would be handy! Your story is relatable, Sadje. Thank you for submitting to the Zippers Collection.
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It’s a pleasure Charli. Thanks
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I think we’ve all wanted that zipper- for a friend or even ourselves. Be sure to patent it!
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Haha! Yup, it’ll be very useful. Thanks D
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LOL. Happens so often. The secret to keeping a secret is don’t tell anyone.
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Oh yes, exactly. Thanks
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Great take on the prompt!
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Thanks Leigha
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You are welcome.
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🙏🏼
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