November 14, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes a lie. What is the lie? It can be subtle or blatant. Who tells the lie and why? Is it an unreliable narrator? Go where the prompt leads!
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“What does it matters, it’s just a little white lie”
“That’s how it starts my dear and then one becomes two and two becomes too many. Lying becomes a habit that is hard to get rid of”
“But nan, I meant no harm. I just didn’t want to hurt Mel’s feelings by telling her I won’t come to her party, I’d already promised Cindy that I’ll hang out with her”
Then my sweet, you should tell her the truth, gently. If we start to hide behind lies, we will lose our true selves!”
“Okay nan. I promise, never again!”
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Word count; 99
Written for 99 Word Story- A lie, hosted by Charli Mills of the carrot ranch
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Such a beautiful message told through a sweet story. Great use of the prompt 😊
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Thanks a lot Shweta
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You’re most welcome ☺️
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Wonderful.💕
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Thank you Grace
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My pleasure 💕
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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White lies are meant to be harmless and helpful. But getting caught in them is not a pleasant feeling.
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No it isn’t. And sometimes they can make social cowards out of us.
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Great lesson.
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Thanks Suzette
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Very wise, lies just snowball. Great tale Sadje
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Thanks Deb. Yes, when we start telling small lies to save ourselves from social embarrassment, it keeps on growing.
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Nan is very wise 🙂
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Time and experience had taught her a lot. Thanks
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Very good advice!!1 👏
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Thank you so much
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It helps to have a Nan in your life!
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Yes, we would be lucky to have someone worse to guide us.
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True freinds understand conflicts. Though at a young age it is hard.
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It is hard. And fibbing comes easy. But it becomes a habit to hide behind little white lies.
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In the case of memory loss for seniors… it is hard to repeat some truths without getting them upset. Especially when someone has died… they don’t remember… and I think it might be a blessing not to remind them.
I was reading the other day about a fake heiress… who was imprissoned for a time… but is out again doing the same scams… Guess prison didn’t help.
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This has a great message. Lying never helps in the long end of things.
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Yes, it becomes a habit. We hide behind white lies and don’t have the courage to tell the truth.
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Yes, that way it’s easy
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Wise words. Don’t start a habit of lying, even one’s intended to help.
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Thanks D! Yes habits learned in early age are hard to break.
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