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8/19/2014

Romance Writers Weekly (#lovechatwrite)-Flash Fiction Challenge Aug 19, 2014

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Welcome to one and all. I know you enjoyed Kim Handysides' take on the challenge! If you missed her, head on back after you read mine!

We romance writers have to mix up themes, keep our plot fresh. This week we're taking our cue from Susan Peterson Wisnewski, who challenged us to create a piece of flash fiction using three words: candle, chocolate and scarf. And to keep it between 100-150 words. Wish me luck!


What the hell was she doing? Melissa didn't do blind dates. Ever. 
With no social life to speak of and all arguments had been exhausted, best friend Syd had simply worn her down with the assurance it was just Death by Chocolate with a friend of a friend at the Trellis Restaurant.
She could still get out of this, just untie Syd's identifying hot pink scarf and tell the hostess she'd forgotten her phone in the car.  Only guilt kept her from making her escape. Even a stranger deserved an explanation and her respect.
Cursing her soft heart, she followed the girl to a patio table for two where a single candle's flame -and her knees- trembled in the evening breeze. 
The man with dark hair curling at his collar and intriguing green eyes stood with a smile and extended his hand to take hers. All trepidation melted away, replaced with the heated promise of a pleasurable evening.

I envisioned this blind date occurring at the Trellis in Colonial Williamsburg. It would be hard for me to turn down an invitation to this incredible restaurant, especially if the temptation were Death by Chocolate. Here's the recipe if you want to try to make it. 

Leave a comment what celebrity you think the blind date resembles.

Don't stop now! See how Jeana Mann handles a scarf, candle and chocolate. Odds are hot and dangerous like her novels!
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Victoria Barbour link
8/19/2014 04:35:17 am

You had me at Death by Chocolate. Great piece.

Sarah Hegger link
8/19/2014 05:02:01 am

Loved the way you wove the scarf in

Veronica Forand link
8/19/2014 06:55:27 am

What a cool idea. Happy ending- my romance brain says thank you!

Carolyn Spear
8/19/2014 08:10:00 am

You're welcome. Love happy endings but some of the endings in the hop surprised me and I love that, too!

Xio Axelrod link
8/19/2014 07:42:13 am

I adored your use of the elements. And yay, happy ending!

Carolyn Spear
8/19/2014 08:09:01 am

Thanks! When I read chocolate and candle, I immediately thought dessert at the Trellis. If you've never been there, it's amazing and Death by Chocolate was created by Chef Desaulniers, then owner.

Susan
8/19/2014 08:27:40 am

My blind dates were nothing like that!! Love the post.

Jo Richardson link
8/19/2014 08:28:09 am

Mmmmmm, Carolyn. And he sounds devine. <3

S. C. Mitchell link
8/19/2014 08:43:05 am

Death by Chocolate. Yum!
This was fun and tasty.

Carolyn Spear
8/19/2014 01:42:41 pm

If we do a blog with desserts (hint, hint), I'll share a chocolate recipe to die for!

Susan Scott Shelley
8/19/2014 09:07:04 am

I so love this! But I want to read what happens next!!!

Rhenna Morgan link
8/19/2014 09:46:28 am

Love the idea, Carolyn!

Dani Jace
8/19/2014 10:19:28 am

Wow! Love the way you used the scarf as a signal for an out.

J.J. Devine
8/19/2014 10:40:38 am

I love love love the blind date twist you used!!!

Carolyn Spear
8/19/2014 01:41:14 pm

My idea of a perfect blind date. I'm always intrigued with the "what if..."

Gemma Brocato
8/19/2014 02:00:45 pm

Death By Chocolate is one of my favorite ice cream flavors. I love how you likened her knees trembling to the candle flame. My favorite line out of all the entries so far.

Carolyn Spear
8/20/2014 12:30:08 am

Thanks! That's high praise considering all the entries today. Or was this your second in the hop? LOL Wow. Everyone dug deep and produced fabulous prose. I'd love to do another one like this!

Kim Handysides link
8/20/2014 06:25:44 am

Love the identifying scarf. And her thoughts to wiggle out of the blind date. Nicely done, Carolyn!

Mishka Jenkins link
8/21/2014 01:52:14 am

I'd have melted at the sight of him too :D

Great piece!


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