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The Princess wore Stilettos.

flash fiction The Princess wore Stilettos

This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features stilettos. Who will wear them and why? Go where the prompt leads!

Carrot Ranch flash fiction prompt Stilettos

Here is my response. I hope you enjoy it.

The Princess wore Stilettos

The princess clattered around in stilettos and beads, giving orders and making demands. Servants attempted to fulfill her requirements, but nothing was ever quite right.

“Do this.”

“Don’t do that.”

“No!”

“Now!”

“Not now!”

Should they dare bring her juice in the wrong cup, she’d bat it away, “Not that cup. My special cup.”

They would quickly consult, but no one knew what was deemed special for this occasion.

As she grew more unbearable and uncompromising, the suggestion that she retire to her chambers triggered more hostility.

When she finally surrendered to sleep, crumpled on the floor, peace reigned.

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39 responses to “The Princess wore Stilettos.”

  1. Gloria Avatar

    Aw poor little princess! I’ve known a few of those in my time. 😂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Gloria. I thought many may recognise her. 🙂

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  2. Anne Goodwin Avatar

    Fab story. I’m still laughing.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Anne. I’m pleased. 🙂

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  3. robertawrites235681907 Avatar

    A cute story, Norah. It reminds me of my 2 year old niece yesterday. She was bossing all the big boys around. They gather around her in a circle and her wish is their command. So cute!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m pleased you enjoyed the story, Robbie, and that some elements of it rang true. 🙂

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  5. Charli Mills Avatar

    When a princess becomes demanding, usually a nap in her chambers sets things right. Clever tale.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Usually. I hope so. 🙂

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  6. Prior... Avatar

    Well
    Done and the way you led
    To the last sentence was cool
    surrendered
    crumpled
    peace

    Those three words so well together

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Yvette. 🙂

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  7. roughwighting Avatar

    Oh, how I disliked that kind of princess – no matter the age! I hope she grows up to learn to say thank you and please and I’m SORRY!! 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I hope so too, Pam.

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  8. Olivia Ava Avatar

    So lovely story. I loved it💙

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Olivia.

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  9. Jennie Avatar

    This made me smile, Norah. Oh, the princesses of the world…

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  10. Kate Avatar

    Lovely story Norah and certainly an element of truth in it. Peace reigns when the little ones finally nod off to dreamland.

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  11. Annika Perry Avatar

    Norah, a fun story and I feel for those ‘servants’ — hopefully, they got a well-earned rest before the new day commences!😀

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  12. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar

    Aren’t you glad that young children sleep a lot, Norah? Maybe not at nighttime, but at least we can take naps during the daytime when they do sleep — a lovely little story.

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  13. dgkaye Avatar

    Great little story Norah. What happens when she wakes? LOL 🙂 Happy holidays! ❤

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Debby. I guess they’ll find out soon enough. 🙂
      Happy holidays to you too. 🙂

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  14. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    Sleep brought peace. Sigh.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It often does.

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  15. Bette A. Stevens Avatar
    Bette A. Stevens

    LOVE IT! 💕

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Bette. 🙂

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  16. Susan Scott Avatar

    Based on anyone you know Norah? I mean I had to ask … 🙂 This story is full of tension, well executed –

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    1. Norah Avatar

      My children were never like that, Susan! 😂 But I did see others that behaved in similar ways. However, I may have exaggerated just a little. 🙂

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  17. Jim Borden Avatar

    her sleeping must be the servants’ favorite time of the day… 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I think so!

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  18. beth Avatar

    love this !

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Beth.

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  19. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar

    Brilliant!
    Will she still be a princess when she wakes up?

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Probably, if she doesn’t receive better advice. 🙂

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  20. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    Might be time to find a new boss.😉

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Or train her better! 🙂

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  21. calmkate Avatar

    lol I’ve met a few little princesses like that 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I thought she’d be recognisable to many. 🙂

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