There was no thread left, but she kept the wheel spinning.

They had all left her. Left her traditional values.

They told her to embrace modern life. She didn’t want to.

When Cassandra told her about her girlfriend, she’d tried to accept it.

When Cassandra told her they were expecting a child, she smiled through gritted teeth.

When Cassandra chose an abortion after the foetal anomaly had been found, she told them it was punishment for their choices.

She knew they would come back to her. Life moved in circles.

There was no thread left, but she kept the wheel spinning.

Copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

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46 responses to “SPINSTER”

  1. Yamini Ali MacLean Avatar

    Hari OM
    ….oooooohhhhh…. this one is a novel waiting to happen! YAM xx

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Yamini, I’ll need to find the energy to write another one first! 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  2. neilmacdon Avatar

    A fascinating piece, Iain. And a new departure for you

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Neil, nice to know there’s still somewhere new to go.

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  3. trishsplace Avatar

    Sad. Interesting direction for you.
    Well done.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much Trish

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  4. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    And the circles they go round and round. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Rochelle

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  5. trentpmcd Avatar

    I like this, very well written.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Trent, much appreciated.

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  6. Anita Avatar

    Very true. Life goes round in circles.
    We reap what we sow.

    Congrats for your novel, Iain. The Barra Boy looks great!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Anita, hope you are able to check out the novel 😀

      Like

  7. Eugenia Parrish Author Avatar

    And the wheel keeps spinning. Interesting take and well done.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much Eugenia

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  8. Dale Avatar

    Ooh, I have to echo the others, Iain. This is fabulously done!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much Dale, much appreciated

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  9. Andrea Robinson-Decorating Pumpkins Differently Avatar
    Andrea Robinson-Decorating Pumpkins Differently

    WOW. This is powerful

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Andrea

      Like

  10. Liz H Avatar

    Circles? Or spirals? Time will tick, time will tell, we’ll hope mercy and forgiveness proves her right in her end times.
    So sad.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
  11. granonine Avatar

    I just got “The Barra Boy.” Looking forward to reading it.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Linda, hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing what you think of it 😀

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      1. granonine Avatar

        It’s the next book on my list 🙂

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  12. neeltheauthor- author of WHEN LIFE THROWS THOSE CURVE BALLS Avatar

    There was no thread left, but she kept the wheel spinning.,,,I like the refrain..life goes round and round. A departure from your regular style…but nevertheless, a very lovely attempt. Good story, Kelly

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  13. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Having just read the post by Rochelle, I saw the start of a tale of fantasy in your offering this week

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Michael

      Like

  14. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar

    So well spun!
    And … I think there’s a bigger story there … I’ve a feeling I’m not the only one!
    Well done!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much 🙂

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  15. Bill Avatar

    And so the wheel goes on, threadbare, but on. Intriguing, Iain. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
  16. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    Delightfully different Iain. The Windmills Of Your Mind will be playing in mine for a while!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      An appropriate song, thanks Keith

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  17. Liz Young Avatar

    She was too tough on Casandra, in my opinion.

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  18. plaridel Avatar

    the title sums it all. great story.

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  19. R.M. Carlson Avatar

    Love this! Seems we both have current events running around in our heads. A great take on the prompt!

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  20. poetisatinta Avatar

    Great take on the visual prompt so much in such a short piece

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  21. draliman Avatar

    Trapped in the past, old traditions and old values, poor woman.

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  22. GHLearner Avatar

    The wheel spinning endlessly without thread is a powerful image. Sadly, that’s what goes on in far too many heads. Excellent story.

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  23. Nobbinmaug Avatar

    A very powerful story with great use of metaphor. Well done, Iain!

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  24. msjadeli Avatar

    She may be spinning those wheels until the grave. Maybe Cassandra and her significant other will choose to forgive at some point, but…

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  25. authorfleurl Avatar

    I like this thread…sad but says so much. Yes, there is a bigger story here 🙂

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  26. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Oh
    This is an interesting one. I’m fascinated about the lovely Cassandra. And the old woman… circles indeed. I hope the old woman can learn and change. Not everyone wants the past to return. Great think piece this one.

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  27. Vartika Avatar

    Life moves in circle..Nicely done Iain.

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