by Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris
In Response to Friday Fictioneers prompt. Write a 100 word story in the historical fiction genre, using the prompt provided.
It was but a small bump, barely a shiver down in third class where so many of us traveled together, to the New Land.
In fact, I rather liked the feel of the big ship as she took the waves and faced the wind. As I’ve done in the past, I wondered at the incongruities of cultural expectations and strictures.
Mama near passed right out when I told her I wanted to be a captain like Captain Smith. She said it weren’t a proper position for a lady.
Cold water slid over my slippers. Did Captain Smith know about this?
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Well done! So much said in a few words.
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Thank you so much JeanMarie! 😊
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forestbathing – Thank you so much!! 😊
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GHLearner – New Land can mean many things, yes?
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Oh no, the Titanic. I hope they got out in time. I love the voice, she knows what she wants.
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Echos of the Titanic in this, a voyage to a new life under threat.
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James McEwan – Yes, definitely. Thank you! 😊
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Welcome to Friday Fictioneers, Ami!
I love this story. Good on her of being the Captain of her own destiny!
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Thank you Dale! 😊
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My pleasure!
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This story was so well constructed…
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I guess this is the Titanic from the captain’s name. Nicely understated
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Yes, well done. Thank you Neil. 😊
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Dear Ami,
I like the voice in this piece. A Lady Captain? Scandalous. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS I’ve added your link to the inLinkz. You’re number 45 Welcome to Friday Fictioneers. https://fresh.inlinkz.com/party/19778b6b419d48a4821a4f071818b41d
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Thank you so much – I’m honored! Gypsie (Ami)
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