The Carrot Ranch January 2, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a sabbatical. Who needs one or has had one? What kind of tension could a rest create? Where can a break take your story? Go where the prompt leads! Submit by January 7, 2022. Rules & Guidelines.
“Have you seen Hilda lately?” asked Luna.
“No. After the witch’s conference, they instructed her to leave for a three-month sabbatical,” answered Faeryn. “Don’t repeat this, but I heard one of her spells went awry. She injured a human.”
Luna’s eyes widened in shock. “That’s a supreme violation. How will she come back from that mistake?”
“Well, a sabbatical means she can return to her previous position after her break.”
“You’re kidding. She’s in charge of the Witch’s Committee on Rules. How can this be allowed?” asked Luna.
“That’s the problem with the concentration of power in the Coven.
© Colleen M. Chesebro
Colleen M. Chesebro 
Oh don’t stop just when I want to read more, Colleen!!
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I wanted this to be a spoof of what’s happening in our Congress right now. Witches are always rebels, so I’ll have to try and work with the next prompt to continue the story. Fingers crossed. LOL!
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🤗😂🤗😂
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And????
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Ha, Ha! I ran out of words… 99 words go so quickly.
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Ooh, so interesting.
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Thanks, Sadje. LOL! I try to add to the story with this week’s prompt from CR. 😀
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Cool. You’re welcome
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I love it and want more!
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I’ll try to continue the story with another CR 99-word prompt next week. Thanks, Kymber. 💛
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The same problems everywhere… (k)
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LOL! I meant this as a spoof of what was happening in our Congress. I just didn’t want to come out and say that. LOL!
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We are laughing through our teas I think…
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Ha! I’m drinking peppermint green tea! Good call. 🤣
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tears or tea…the ghost in the keyboard strikes again. But I quite like tea.
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LOL! I knew what you meant, but it worked so well at the moment. 🫖
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Even the Coven is steeped in politics, Colleen. I got a kick out of your story. Thanks for the laugh (and groan). Lol Happy Writing.
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Ha, ha! A bit of political theater. I’m going to try and write a continuation story from next week’s prompt. 🤞🏻
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There are a number of bloggers who do that with the prompts, and it’s fun to read the ongoing story. Maybe it will turn into inspiration for the book!
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I know Charli at Carrot Ranch features serialized stories from the 99-word challenge in her Anthology. I will sure give it a shot. LOL!
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I’m so tempted, but plan to write more poetry this year. 😀 I hate having to choose!
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I love Carrot Ranch flash fiction. I’ll be the editor for Charli Mills’ new small press called, Gitty Up Press. I’m excited to work with her on the anthology. You know I can’t give up my poetry… LOL! 😀
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Oh my. You’re taking on more! You seem tireless, Colleen. What a great adventure that will be.
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We’ll this has been in the plan for a year. We announced it last April, but with Charli’s teaching schedule last year, we had some hitches in our kiddy-up! 😂
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Hi Colleen, this sounds like a great microcosmic depiction of politics throughout the world currently.
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Yes! Exactly! It’s a bad situation, but so true!
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So far so good.
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LOL! Thanks so much. 😀
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Oh, no. Politics in the coven!
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LOL! I was trying to spoof what was happening in the Congress, last week. 😏
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Wonderful story and the photo is so perfect. I hope Hilda comes back sometime in the near future. ~nan
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LOL! Thanks, Nan. I was just having some fun. I’d hoped to keep the story going… hmmm, what can I write about this week?
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Hilda pulling rabbits out of her witch’s hat?? How about that, Colleen?
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LOL! I’m on it! 😀
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I loved this one, Colleen. I’d love to see more stories with these characters.
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I’m going to try and keep the 99-word story series going with the Carrot Ranch prompts. It’s a lot of fun to write.
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heeheehee!
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I’m glad you got a chuckle. 😀 🙏🏻
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Indeed – power in the wrong hands means not much goes right.
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Most definitely. We see this in our own politics, daily.
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It’s getting more and more difficult to spoof and satire as it’s just so crazy. Maybe your witches could work some magic?
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I’m working on that. Those girls need to get spelling!
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