100 Words - Strangers

Writing exercises are a great way to get back into the flow of creating if you have had to take some time away from fiction for a while. One exercise that is fun but which also gets the creative ideas flowing once again is drabble writing. 

Drabbles are pieces of writing that are exactly 100 words long, and should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes to write. I find that if I am stuck with a plot point, or need to ease myself back into writing, attempting a drabble helps my concentration and creativity. 

An example of a drabble I've written is this one, called Strangers. 

We entered the bank together, almost at the same time, so close, you holding the door open for me, me smiling at you but not really looking, passing you as I nodded my thanks.

I wanted to pay money in, I had places to be, people to see.

You wanted to take money out. You had debts to pay, loan sharks to obey.  

In my handbag was a purse and a cheque.

In your pocket was a gun.

We were complete strangers and yet now I can think of no one but you. I wonder if you’re thinking of me. 

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