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April 02, 2007
Flash Fiction Number 16 - Getaway
Getaway
“Own it now!” the ad said. “Once the exclusive luxury of the very wealthy, this age of affluence has brought you the leisure you desire.”
In the worst way, he wanted to get away from the pressures of work and this damn congested city!
Torn between career demands, planning for retirement and just surviving, he reached a boiling point. “It’s either this crazy idea or explode!” Visions of deep woods, with no people around filled his eyes.
Be rational, he told himself and picked up the phone. Every Sunday night was the same, but exhilarated he asked about the ad.
Posted by carl1236 at April 2, 2007 12:52 PM | Writing