The third flash fiction challenge from Carrot Ranch Communications:
In 99 words (no more, no less) write a hyperbolic response to a frustrating situation (an hyperbole is an exaggeration).
I hope you enjoy it.
Spider attack!
Arms flailing like a helicopter, eyes wide like headlights on full beam, her screeches rent the quietude.
They came running.
“What’s wrong?”
“Get it off! Get if off me!” she shrieked.
“What? Where?” they asked.
“In my hair! A spider!”
“Stay still.”
They looked.
“Nothing. No spider,” they said.
“Are you sure?” she implored. “Something ran across my cheek.”
“Maybe this?” He chuckled, untangling a wizened leaf.
She scowled.
In agreement, another leaf fluttered down.
They raised their eyebrows, smirking conspiratorially.
She stormed away, tumbling over chairs and cushions, leaving them speechless with mirth in her wake.
I welcome any feedback.
Norah Colvin 
Love this one! Definitely my favorite of the series so far!
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Thanks Lori. I appreciate your support.
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Good stuff, Norah. I didn’t realize you knew my wife! This is her to the T.
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Thanks Greg. I appreciate your comment. It’s great to know that the picture I painted was clear.
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Excellent hyperbole! I’m still shuddering, but chuckling, too! Thanks for your contribution!
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Thanks Charli. I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
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Easy to identify with the overreaction. I like spiders, but not in my hair!
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Very funny, Nor! I know the feeling…
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I thought you might!
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Ha! This describes me personally, on quite possibly a daily basis. Exceptional!
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Oh dear! I know a few people, myself included, who have responded similarly a number of times. I’m glad the meaning was clear in so few words. Thanks for your encouragement!
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