SPF: Memento

Posted on by Louise Bunting

This story is in response to the Sunday Photo Fiction challenge, hosted by Alistair Forbes, that asks that you write a story / poem of around 200 words using the photo as a guide.

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Memento

She’d always wondered what was kept in the garage.

Frances clutched the key to her chest, curiosity battling with trepidation as she stood before the door. As a child she’d spent hours sitting outside, inventing stories as to why her father spent so long within. She’d imagined him as a spy, storing top secret documents; as a scientist, building a time machine behind unassuming walls.

Now her father was merely a memory and she had to accept there were far darker possibilities than those she’d once considered. Frances shook her head, chiding herself. There was only one way to find the truth.

Hand trembling, she turned the key.

Her breath caught in her throat. Shelves lined the room, all filled with achingly familiar objects that set long forgotten memories dancing. She reached out to touch a photograph; trailed fingertips over an old toy. The picture had been taken during a childhood holiday –  her mother laughing as she splashed in the sea. The toy had been her favourite, thought donated to a charity shop many years past.

Tears filled her eyes as she viewed the precious mementos of her father’s life. The truth was more beautiful than she could have imagined.

Word Count: 200

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25 thoughts on “SPF: Memento”

    1. I’ve had a few too many stories lately with darker endings – I decided to take a more positive approach on this one! I’m glad you enjoyed it, Sabina. 🙂

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    1. Most of my family believe in throwing things away as soon as they’re no longer in use – I’ve never been able to agree with them! I’m a shameless hoarder of anything with sentimental value. 🙂 Thanks for visiting.

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  4. Nice story Louise. I enjoy that the garage was full of good things, memories, toys, and photographs — not dead bodies etc.. Great take on the prompt. I loved the nestoligia

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    1. I’m very glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 I thought of taking a darker approach but I’m glad I didn’t after reading about so many dead bodies in the other entries! Thanks for visiting.

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