The Ruins

3/25/2022

100 words, flash story, Friday Fictioneers, job, quit, ruins, short short story, short story, treasure, treasure map, writing

PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

I knew I was in for a treat when we got to the ruins. The ruins were everything I had ever dreamed of, but was confident I would never see. Since I quit my job last year, I never thought I would be here. I hadn’t been able to force myself to stay in a position that was so miserable – the work, the customers, my coworkers – but hadn’t planned ahead for when I walked out the door for the last time. When I accidentally stumbled onto the map, I knew what I had and I knew where the treasure was.

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6 responses to “The Ruins”

neilmacdon

March 25, 2022 at 6:38 pm

I keep wondering when I’m going to stumble on one of those maps. I’ve taken to drawing them myself and hiding them round the house

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James McEwan

March 26, 2022 at 5:39 am

Good hunting, just watch out for those false trails.

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Iain Kelly

March 27, 2022 at 1:29 pm

An exciting change of lifestyle!

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Margaret

March 28, 2022 at 2:05 am

He’s a lucky man. Let’s hope the map’s authentic or he’ll be back like the rest of us having to put up with work, customers and co-workers.

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authorfleurl

March 28, 2022 at 5:12 pm

What a great concept! Persevering with work to leave and see a dream and find the treasure. Wonderful! I realised my dream with my love of castles in 2019…just before Covid. Was amazing!

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msjadeli

March 29, 2022 at 5:34 pm

This person exudes self-confidence. I hope it all works out the way they have it planned.

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