Another Man’s Shoes

Before I start today’s story, just some small news, and a big request.

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And now, for today’s story.

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Photo prompt courtesy Adam Ickes

I stared hungrily at the hiking shoes lying orphaned on the porch.

I’d never had shoes like that, and now, I wanted them more than anything else in the world.

I knew Mother would be angry if she ever came to know, but I couldn’t care less right then.

I had just extended my arm to pick them up when I heard the rumble. I looked around, then realized that it was my stomach.

I reluctantly moved away from the shoes.  Crestfallen, I realized that there was no space left for them, I’d still not digested their previous owner completely.

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100 words.

Written as a part of Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The challenge is to write a story in 100 words or less, inspired by the weekly photo prompt. To read many more exciting stories based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.