Five Sentence Fiction #19 – CHARACTER

What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week the hostess will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just use it for direction                                                                                                                                                              

The simple retrousse nose hinted at high-handedness, a notion which was quickly disregarded, due to her obvious popularity, and easy-going chatter-box nature.

An endearing gap in the upper front set of pearlies, as she unleashed her you-snooze-you-lose philosophy on the world, accompanied by constant gestures and animated facial expressions, dispelled any lingering doubt.

 In a verbal challenge, she seldom conceded defeat. 

Pure logic prevailed and the comeback retort was swift and lethal.

She always had the final word.

21 Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh on November 14, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    Just like a woman!
    Wait, did I say that out loud?

    • michelle on November 15, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      Oh Alex, did you have to go there?… 🙂

  2. Shelly on November 15, 2012 at 1:47 am

    I love having the last word. Loved this piece, of course.
    Hugs and chocolate,
    Shelly

    • michelle on November 15, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      You have just re-inforced Alex's comment… 🙂

  3. Ryan Derham on November 15, 2012 at 1:57 am

    Deceptive, isn’t she!? I like your insight.

    • michelle on November 15, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      Deceptive is good… isn't it? Wouldn't want her to be too predictable, agreed? 🙂

  4. Julie on November 15, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Oh how I always love your powerful female characters!  Great line about her "endearing gap!"

    • michelle on November 15, 2012 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks Julie. I tried to incorporate something different…an unexpected character trait or physical attribute. I wasn't certain about the combination… but it seems okay.

  5. Emily R. King on November 15, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    She sounds like me! 😀

    • michelle on November 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

      Wow! Maybe I need to interview you, to build and develop this character… 🙂

  6. Nas on November 15, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Oh, yeah! The last word should always be ours! Powerful character!

  7. michelle on November 15, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I'm thinking that the last sentence in my piece is unnecessary… ? 🙂 Thanks Nas.

  8. Medeia Sharif on November 16, 2012 at 12:01 am

    I could picture her. Great writing. 

    • michelle on November 20, 2012 at 7:58 am

      Thanks Medeia!

  9. Carol Kilgore on November 16, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    Hey, you're talking about my nose there 🙂
    Loved it!

    • michelle on November 20, 2012 at 7:59 am

      He! He!  I've always imagined my MC with a retrousse nose… it's the cutest thing! 🙂

  10. Sherry Ellis on November 16, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Hey Michelle, I'm still waiting for your address so I can mail your gift card.  Please let me know what it is by sending me an email:  sherry.ellis@cinci.rr.com.  Thanks!

    • michelle on November 20, 2012 at 8:00 am

      Sorry Sherry… sorted!

  11. tammy theriault on November 18, 2012 at 12:31 am

    nicely done! last word are a girls best friend…

    • michelle on November 20, 2012 at 8:00 am

      Thanks Tammy!

  12. Lexa Cain on November 28, 2012 at 2:47 am

    This is so well written — I could picture the character perfectly, and I'm so impressed with your use of imagery to describe her! 😀

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