Last week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes something squeaky. What is squeaky and why? How does it move the story or disrupt a character? Listen, write, and go where the prompt leads!
I didn’t have time to write a story in time to be included in the collection, but I wanted to write one anyway. I’ve stayed with Lucy and Amy and their little red convertible as they play with their toys. I hope you enjoy it.
The Squeaky Wheel
“Shh! What’s that noise,” said Lucy.
Amy stopped the car. Everyone was quiet.
“I don’t hear anything,” said Amy.
The others agreed. Nothing.
They continued on their way.
“There it is again,” said Lucy.
Amy didn’t stop the car, but they all listened.
“I hear it,” said Monkey. “Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.”
“Eek!” screamed Ellie. “There’s a mouse in the car!”
“No, silly,” said Bunny. “It’s a squeaky wheel.”
“Just needs some grease,” said Amy. “Everybody out!”
They all piled out. Amy hoisted the little red convertible for Lucy to grease the wheel, then they were on their way again.
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your comments. Please share your thoughts.
Note: The collection of stories made in response to the previous prompt Wheels Keep on Turning, including mine, can be read at the Carrot Ranch.
Norah Colvin 
Such a cute story, Norah!
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Thank you, Jennie. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Norah.
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Cute story Norah. I suspect if you keep going with these characters you may just have a new children’s story book! 🙂
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Thank you for your encouraging words, Debby. The collection is growing, isn’t it? That’s mainly because I can’t think of anything else at the moment.
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Maybe because you’re busy writing a story? 🙂
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😉😂💖
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Love this resourceful and cooperative group and glad to know they are on their way again.
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Thanks, D. They’re really helping me get through a dry patch at the moment. 🙂
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It’s so good to have characters to lean on.
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Indeed it is. As long as I don’t overwork them. 😂
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Lovely, Norah. You are going to have a whole storybook of these stories soon.
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Thank you, Robbie. The collection is growing. In a way, at the moment with a fuzzy brain, they are as far as I can get.
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A squeaky wheel on a wagon–iconic! Nicely said.
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Thank you, Jacqui. 🙂
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Love the girls’ teamwork. Maybe they’ll grow up to be mechanics.
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Maybe they will. Thank you, Anne.
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Such a cute story. Glad it wasn’t a small animal.
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Oh yes, me too. Thanks, Darlene.
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Cute story. It was a good thing Amy knew how to grease the squeaky wheel.😄
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That’s for sure. She’s a bright little girl. 🙂
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Very cute. I thought to do something similar with our big minivan, but the mechanic said I shouldn’t grease a squeaky brake pad.
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Best to listen to the mechanic.
It’s great to see you again, Chelsea. I’ve been busy this year and haven’t been able to catch up with all my friends. Hoping to make amends soon.
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I’m in the same boat. No worries.
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Thank you. 💖
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