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by Ula
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Krakow

Home

(a fragment from my work-in-progress, Native Landscapes)

“I need to go home,” Milena said with such ease she surprised herself. Home, she thought, had she ever felt at home anywhere? She couldn’t get out of her parents’ house fast enough when she left for art school. She’d thought she’d feel free then, but was trapped in nightmares at night and her new apartment in what she’d considered the coolest neighborhood in Chicago never ended up feeling like home. But now, here in Krakow, she felt at home. Her apartment, though cramped and mostly unfurnished, felt like home. Maybe she’d even admit that she felt almost free.

 

 

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This flash fiction is in response to the Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge.

June 22, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about home. What is it? How does it impact a character? Explore the idea of home from any spark that creates a story.

 

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Comments 12

  1. Geoff says:
    2 years ago

    Yes lovely, like the rest. Looking forward to the next piece!

    Reply
    • Ula says:
      2 years ago

      Thanks, Geoff.

      Reply
  2. Norah Colvin says:
    2 years ago

    Feeling free to be oneself is a definite part of the comforts of home. Well done, Ula.

    Reply
    • Ula says:
      2 years ago

      Thanks, Norah.

      Reply
  3. Charli Mills says:
    2 years ago

    The complexities of home are wrapped up in how we feel in a place. Well done and so glad to see you applying the flash fiction tool to your WIP!

    Reply
    • Ula says:
      2 years ago

      Thank you, Charli. I think I may be doing that (applying the challenge to my WIP) as much as I can from now on.

      Reply
  4. Sarah says:
    2 years ago

    Very nice. Liked this sneak peek…lovely excerpt of your novel.

    Reply
    • Ula says:
      2 years ago

      Thanks, Sarah.

      Reply
  5. C. Jai Ferry says:
    2 years ago

    Fun snippet on the eternal search for home. Look forward to reading more~

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    • Ula says:
      2 years ago

      Thank you. I’ll be adding fragments once in a while.

      Reply
  6. sharmishtha basu says:
    2 years ago

    beautifully told!

    mine is here
    https://agnijaat.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/home-for-carrotranch/

    Reply
    • Ula says:
      2 years ago

      Thank you. I’ll check it out.

      Reply

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