Welcome to Friday Fictioneers, when writers from around the world post 100-word stories based on a photo prompt provided on Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog. This week’s photo is by Björn Rudberg. Thank you, Björn!
Björn is one of my first Twitter friends and, more importantly, a talented writer. You can read wonderful poetry on his blog and/or follow him on Twitter.
Nothing Wrong
by Jan Brown
We met at a Jimi Hendrix concert–they were playing “There Ain’t Nothing Wrong.” He said it was our song. But really, it was his. His refrain. His excuse.
He got high at work, got fired. He said, “There ain’t nothing wrong with that.”
Got a new job at the record store; cheated on me with the cashier. “Ain’t nothing wrong with that.”
Crashed his VW bus into a tree with our sweet baby, Madeline, in it. “Ain’t nothing wrong with that.”
Left his 28-day rehab program on day three. I didn’t take him back. Ain’t nothing wrong with that.
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Clever.
Thank you
What a wonderful way to weave in the song to echo each unfortunate event in their relationship. Thank goodness she left that man, as he was clearly unwilling to take responsibility for his actions. The last line was amazing, as it kept with the theme of the story, but it was finally her taking charge of the circumstances. Very empowering!
Thank you very much ! I always enjoy it when the photo prompt brings to mind a song from the past….
Jan, loved this story, short and sweet with a long list of bad.
Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate the feedback, and I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I love her resolve!
Thank you, Dawn!
Weaving in the song-title into the story is ingeneous.. and yes it could take a turn in a great come-bak… (and there is so much great music to listen too this week…) I think I will do a Spotify playlist and post…
The playlist is a great idea! Thanks again for the picture, and thanks for visiting 🙂
I agree with the above. The last “Ain’t nothing wrong with that,” was my favorite. ;0)
Mine too! Thanks for dropping by 🙂
I think she might have also sang “there must be some kind of way out of here …”
Another very groovy song 🙂
Hahaha! Yes. Nothing wrong about THAT … or the story. Great!
Thanks, Kent 🙂
Superbly timed. Even though I knew what was coming I couldn’t help a flush of pleasure at the last sentence. Well done!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. I’m glad the ending resonated with you 🙂
A satisfying and appropriate ending for the man who can do no wrong 😉 Nice one, indeed!
Thank you, Joanna!
Jan, there wasn’t a note out of place in the song you presented. Both the theme and the presentation were flawless.
janet
Thank you, Janet! I really appreciate the music analogy. Bless you for that 🙂
Nicely done. It sounds a bit like a song. Very enjoyable 🙂
Thank you!!!
An excellent use of repetition. Well done. Ain’t nothing wrong with that story.
Here’s mine: http://unexpectedpaths.com/friday-fictioneers/lift-every-voice/
Thank you, Maggie!
He finally pushed her too far. A just ending!
Thank you, Alistair!
Great story, I really liked it.
Thank you very much 🙂
Dear Jan,
There’s definitely something wrong with is way of thinking, but absolutely nothing wrong with your story. The repetition and story sang like a ballad. Everything right with that.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle!
Excellent writing, Jan!
Thanks, Steve!
Good story about a woman who’s had all she can take of her husband’s bad behavior and tells him so. It has a pleasing rhythm . Well done. 🙂 Good music. 🙂
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the story and the music, too 🙂
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed both the story and the music 🙂
All I can say about this clever little tale is, “Ain’t nothing wrong with that.”
Thanks, Russell!
love the repetition of “Ain’t nothing wrong with that.”. great voice, very clever 🙂
Thanx, kz!
Ain’t nothing wrong with leaving that guy, indeed. So very sad about the daughter. Great, compact story, Jan!
Thanks, Amy!
Dear Jan, Wonderful – really there ain’t nothing wrong with that! The repetition is perfection! I love your story Jan! Thanks, Nan 🙂
Just brill 🙂
Loved your story, especially the well-timed repetition. Excellent take on the prompt.
Thank you, Lisa!
Great rhythm and storytelling with a good kick at the end
Thank you, Siobhan!