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The Arrival of the Weather #99WordStories

This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about the arrival of the weather. It can mean any kind of weather event meteorological or mythological. Is the weather personified, random, or calculating? Where does it arrive? Is it typical or epoch-changing? Who is involved? And if the Womam Who Doesn’t Want Red Hair shows up, well, ask her what’s happening. Go where the prompt leads!

This is my response. I hope you enjoy it. I’ve drawn on the same group of characters as appeared in a previous story.

Whether the Weather

Thunderous footsteps echoed down the hall, announcing her arrival.

“Look what the storm blew in.” One aunt grimaced, nodding towards the figure in the doorway.

“I’d say she brought the storm with her. As usual,” said another, noticing the flashing eyes and dark clouds encircling her wild red hair.

“Don’t worry,” said a third. “It’ll just be a storm in her E-cup.”

“Don’t you mean teacup?” asked Josie.

“No,” said the third, patting her chest. “Elsie’s always too big for her E-cup.”

The aunts laughed, but as Elsie stormed towards them, their laughter evaporated as quickly as a sunshower.

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Note: The collection of stories made in response to the previous prompt Journey to Home can be read at the Carrot Ranch. Sadly, I missed that one. Perhaps I could have written about Josie’s journey home, if I’d thought of it.

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36 responses to “The Arrival of the Weather #99WordStories”

  1. calmkate Avatar

    lol this is developing into a great little series on these characters!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I was pleased to be able to expand on them a bit.

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      1. calmkate Avatar

        and makes it more enjoyable reading as we get to know them 🙂

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        1. Norah Avatar

          That’s good. I’m pleased the enjoyment is increasing.

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  2. Michael B. Fishman Avatar

    Fun story! I think I’m a little afraid of Elsie… (although not completely!)

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Michael. I’m pleased you’re not completely afraid of Elsie. She’s not all bad. 😅

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  3. Festa #99WordStories | Norah Colvin Avatar

    […] I’ve stayed with Josie and the aunts I introduced in two previous stories, A Dark Horse and Whether the Weather. I’m not sure where these characters have come from, but I’m having fun getting to know them. […]

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  4. Colleen M. Chesebro Avatar

    Norah, this is a hilarious story. I loved it. Kudos to you for such lovely banter amongst the aunts. LOL!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks so much, Colleen. I’m pleased you enjoyed it.

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      1. Colleen M. Chesebro Avatar

        I love when a story just flows. This was fab, Norah.

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        1. Norah Avatar

          Thanks again, Colleen. 💖

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  5. roughwighting Avatar

    Tee hee, although I supposed that’s an Auntie put down. That expression, ‘look what the storm brought in” was a familiar one when I was growing up. Not that I was stormy, um, but I guess when I was quite young I was prone to temper tantrums. Fun story and amazing you did it in 99 words!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      What the storm blew in was bandied about when I was young too. But it wasn’t always me. 🙂 I’m pleased you enjoyed the story, Pam. Thank you for your kind words.

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  6. Annika Perry Avatar

    Norah, that was a fun twist on the prompt and one that has me smiling! xx

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m so pleased it gave you smiles, Annika. Thank you.

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  7. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    This gave me a giggle, Norah, although I do not share that particular problem.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m pleased it gave you a smile, Robbie. I don’t have aunts like that either. I’m not sure where they’ve blown in from 😂

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  8. singlikewildflowers Avatar

    Wow, that was nice!! You have a gift with words and dialogue.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words of support, Esther.

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  9. dgkaye Avatar

    That was clever and fun Norah. 🙂 x

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Debby. 🙂

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  10. robinettercleave Avatar

    Great writing, Norah! 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Robin. 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Jacqui.

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  11. Jules Avatar

    Sometimes the truth needs a good cup of tea with extra honey!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Indeed it does, Jules.

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  12. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar

    These aunties are not bringing sunshine themselves.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      They’re not. I’ve a suspicion it goes both ways. 😂

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  13. Jennie Avatar

    Well done, Norah!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Jennie.

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      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome, Norah.

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  14. beth Avatar

    love this!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Beth.

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