PHOTO PROMPT © Lisa Fox
Mya understood why people grew distant; she’d done the same. She said it was a need for space, but it was the opposite: A need for love, woven with an apprehension of who would try to give it.
Some people’s love was off limits, no matter the trying. Some people’s love was more damaging than slogging through alone. Some people were more damaged than her, and even if they wanted to love, their account was empty.
It was dangerous—diving into a relationship—like drinking from a radioactive pitcher. Satisfying in the moment, but over time? She’d wish she hadn’t.
As always, many thanks for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting Friday Fictioneers! Stop over and read a wonderful array of 100-word-fiction pieces based on this photo prompt!
Angela Writes... 
This ones my favorite of the week! Such meaning and an amazing connection to the photo. I love this line: “A need for love, woven with an apprehension of who would try to give it.”
This could be the basis of a great novel.
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Thank you for such a kind comment! I do think there’s a lot more to this story; this 100 words is a start more than a complete story in this case…
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The peril of and the desire for closeness well conveyed
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Neil, thank you so much for your comment!
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Another excellent piece, Angela! Kudos!
Warmly, Kathryn K.
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Kathryn, thank you so much for your comment! I thought this piece was a little on the dark side, but I think it’s more of a starting point than a ending one.
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live and learn. still better to take the risk and get hurt than go through with what if.
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This is an excellent point! If you start out with a negative attitude, you’ll never even give relationships a chance.
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Some people’s love was off limits, no matter the trying. An excellent line.
You’ve woven a beauty of a piece, Angela. I am really connecting what you have written.
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Thank you so much for your comment! I’m so glad this piece resonated with you.
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A delightful take.
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Keith, thank you!
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Angela, good analogy.
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Thank you for your comment!
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You’re welcome.
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Such beautiful writing full of great insights. A perfect fit for the prompt. But there’s also,’no risk, no gain.’ Mya seems to have forgotten about that.
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You’re right; she seems to have forgotten that! I think there is more to this story, and I hope Mya finds some wisdom in her perspective, but also comes to realize where she’s fallen short. Thank you so much for your comment!
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Great analogy and take on the prompt!
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the analogy. I didn’t realize I hadn’t replied to your comment; apologies for that!
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This juxtaposition of a need for love but fearing the honesty of it. You nailed this worry perfectly. Well done
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Laurie, I missed replying to your comment last week; so sorry about that! I really appreciate your words, and I’m glad you grasped exactly what I was trying to communicate. Thank you for reading!
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Dear Angela,
So much said in your hundred words. Great use of the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, I’m behind replies; I apologize! Thank you for reading and for your kind comment.
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I’m with Mya!
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She has some legitimate concerns. It’s hard when you’ve been burned a few times… Thank you for your comment, and I apologize for the very late reply!
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