Write a piece of fiction using only 140 characters. This challenge is designed to make you think about your words, your letters and your punctuation. Write something that will allow your reader to fill in the blanks.
Remember, this is not 'up to 140 characters' - it is exactly 140 characters!
To be completed by Tuesday 20th September.
F WIDOW seeks M, 51. Must like The Who, real ale, drive a red mini, smoke a pipe, have freckles and always pretend to forget our anniversary
Took me a while to fully understand this - read it a few times. I initially thought it was just gentle comedy, but looking at it, you've (deliberately or accidentally) laced it with emotional depth that says a lot about our F WIDOW in more than just her requirements.
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Oddly fascinating and clever work. In 140 characters!
You got it! When I posted it on Facebook I got the feeling that no one else did.
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