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Feeling 47

For Paul and John's 47-Words Short Story Unofficial Challenge

By A. J. SchoenfeldPublished 17 days ago 1 min read
Created with Gemini Art Generator

I walked into the kitchen and flipped on the lights. Then I just stood there, looking around.

I came in here for something. But what?

I opened the fridge, pantry and a couple of cupboards. Nothing jogged my memory so I flipped off the switch and left.

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About the Creator

A. J. Schoenfeld

I only write about the real world. But if you look close enough, you'll see there's magic hiding in plain sight everywhere.

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  • Angie the Archivist 📚🪶about 18 hours ago

    Ha... well done! I've been like that all my long life & getting worse!!

  • ali2 days ago

    hard relate! ✨💖

  • Good one!

  • Lamar Wiggins9 days ago

    Ha! And sometimes we never remember. Oh well, plenty more intentions where that one came from, lol.

  • Can I relate to this!😉😂

  • Lana V Lynx17 days ago

    So relatable, AJ! In my case, I’d leave but then remember and come back. Can happen on a loop until I finally remember.

  • Paul Stewart17 days ago

    Nice to know we have the same experience, sis! Far too relatable, lass! Well done!

  • Mother Combs17 days ago

    I find myself walking in circles, through the house, trying to remember what I was looking for. Great entry for the challenge

  • Hahahahahahahaha that was soooo freaking relatable! Loved it!

  • Matthew J. Fromm17 days ago

    I love these vignettes, we really are a talented lot

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