by Ruthe M.
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January 16, 2007

Not One To Gossip ~ 100 Word Stories~ Non-Challenge #17

June 04, 2008 12:47 PM EDT
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They say there's a thousand stories in the Naked City. Honey, let me tell you; there are a million stories in my Brownstone! I ain't ones to gossip; but, Chile! I should start charging admission for all the traffic that comes through. Take my neighbor in 3A. Pretty. Pretty sneaky! Husbands at work (Fine man, too!), and she got all kinds of men folks coming! 4B. Don Juan. He must be some kind of lover to make them forget what he looks like! Look, someone's coming now.

Knock! Knock!

Excuse me...

"2C?"

"Yes-it-is!"

I ain't ones to gossip!

 

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Comments: 24

ELLEN B. Jun 4, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
Gee! Ruthe, you said a lot and I want more. You are so talented. Good Luck. Maybe you could continue this? Thanks for the usual excellent read.. Ellen B
Donald M. Jun 4, 2008, 2:18pm EDT
Great as usual Ruthe, the sad part is that it is so true, this day and time. You have hit the nail on the head.
Danielle P. Jun 4, 2008, 3:23pm EDT
This one made me laugh out loud. Very well done.
Alison Pearce Jun 4, 2008, 6:57pm EDT
Fabulous Rue! I love the ease you use in expressing your characters voices, even in such a short piece!
Anita R. Jun 4, 2008, 7:38pm EDT
Wowie Ruthe, the walls are shakin' in that building! Great drabble.
Marge H. Jun 4, 2008, 7:44pm EDT
Love it Ruthe. I want more gossip!
Susan E. Jun 4, 2008, 10:11pm EDT
sounds like you don't need a tv, you have neighbours to entertain you. lol
Ruthe M. Jun 5, 2008, 12:18am EDT
Thank you!
It's great to hear from you Ellen! Boy, have I missed you!!!!

Norma, it's crazy! It's all around us! So sad...no true love!!

Thanks Sukey! I had a lot of fun with this one!

LOL! Tinch! Whew! That's a lot. I think I could handle that....over 100 years!

Thanks Danielle!

Thank you, Judy. Actually, this voice is based upon a character I have been developing for some time now.

Thank you Ali! I just can't seem to get away from dialogue!

Thanks Anita!

Thank you Marge!

Susan, who needs TV? LOL

Thank ya Reena!!!
Shelbia C. Jun 5, 2008, 1:20am EDT
You are very good at developing characters, especially in so few words. You always leave me wanting more.
Pat M. Jun 5, 2008, 5:58am EDT
Well done Ruthe. Excellent realism in the dialogue. A vivid image here.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jun 5, 2008, 11:24am EDT
Great Ruthe...you made it a big success...This should be in challenge
Susan B. Jun 5, 2008, 12:10pm EDT
Wonderful! You packed a lot into these few words :)
Sheila Deeth Jun 5, 2008, 1:52pm EDT
I love this. What a great job creating character and voice is so few words.
penni d. Jun 5, 2008, 7:11pm EDT
and you nailed it twice, ruthe! :)
Kay M. Jun 5, 2008, 7:58pm EDT
LOL. Great drabble.
Jan S. Jun 5, 2008, 10:17pm EDT
Another funny one. Do you really live in such an exciting building?
elizabeth e. Jun 5, 2008, 10:25pm EDT
Any rooms to rent in your Brownstone? Sounds like a place to make some real money during these depression times!
Ruthe M. Jun 6, 2008, 12:00am EDT
Thank you!

Jan, no such luck! LOL! I live in an old, quiet victorian, in a very, very quiet neighborhood. However, I did grow up in quite a hot little place in New York...never a dull moment...the stories I could tell make this look like a Mother Goose tale! LOL!

LOL! Elizabeth!
Tanya P. Jun 6, 2008, 1:37am EDT
I feel like I just got caught up in a great soap opera and it was whisked off the air; no more of the story to come. (sad sigh) ------- Great, strong drabble.
David V. Jun 6, 2008, 11:11pm EDT
Reminds me of home Rue. The projects in Dorchester MA.
Many moons ago though.
Great drabble!!

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