
“This one was used by Henry Ford in 1908 as they tweaked the Model T’s production line,” Nick said. This one a few years later, on the Model TT, Ford’s first truck model.”
“Really,” Sarey said trying to look interested as he talked. He was a good looking guy, and rich to boot. But what kind of guy collected oil cans? Car guys, okay, but oil cans?
“I’m sorry. I’m boring you. You wanna just go get something to eat?”
“Sure, but why oil cans?”
Nick shrugged and glanced over the mantle.
Sarey cringed at the Tin Man mural painted there.
WC: 100
I had an opportunity to write this Wednesday, but Thursday was an early morning, so I put it off until the next day. Well, the next opportunity ended up being Saturday, so I guess the moral of the story is, write when you have the opportunity.
Lesson learned. Moving on.
#FridayFictioneers is a weekly blog link up hosted by Rochelle over at RochelleWisoff.com. You should totally check it out and perhaps try your hand at writing a 100 word story.
Good luck!
Ah, is she worrying he will have no “heart”? I really enjoyed your story. An most original take.
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Thanks! I think she’s just afraid he might be a little too weird, even if he is rich and good looking.
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I’m wondering if he just lived the story, or if he felt some kind of identity with the Tin Man. Thought-provoking 🙂
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Thanks! If she sticks around long enough, she may find out.
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*loved, not lived 🙂
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I’m not sure this relationship is going to happen long enough for one of them to get rusty. 🙂
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Somehow, I think you are right. Thanks for reading Russell!
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Money isn’t everything, she should get out now!
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Run away as fast as she can!
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Why do the handsome, rich ones also have to be weird? 😉
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Perhaps because they can. It’s us poor, ugly guys who have no choice but to develop a great personality!
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Hahaha!
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