Flash Fiction Challenge: July 5, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes buttons. You can use the word plural or singular in different expressions, or focus on how buttons relate to a story. Go where the prompt leads.
https://carrotranch.com/2018/07/05/july-5-flash-fiction-challenge/
My contribution:
Button It
Button it, the voice behind her said.
All she had done was tell him.
No, I won’t…she tried again.
BUTTON IT.
She strained to turn around, but he held her too tight. His breath stank. She smelled beer and cigarettes as he whispered in her ear Button Your Damn Mouth Do You Hear Me?
She tried to twist away, but his shaky hand now covered her mouth.
She spoke once more. I will never go back to that…
He ignored her. I said Button It…
She bit down hard. He howled and let go.
And then she ran.
one letter UP ~ diary 2.0 
A terrifying encounter… Wow!
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Thank you for your comment Colleen!
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My God, that sent chills up my spine.
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Thanks for your comment!
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Keep running, don’t look back. (I was relieved when she got away!)
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Wow. I loved the twists and turns in this short piece, how quickly the intensity mounted from the start with someone potentially buttoning a blouse (or sweater) to the finish with violence pending and freedom a bite a way. Thank you for sharing.
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Oooohhh..very interesting take on the story. I hadn’t thought of that perspective, but I like it!! An extension of “Button it” from being just another unfortunate version of “shut up.” Thanks for your comment.
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Great use of tension in your flash! I felt like running with the character as she got free. Powerful writing 99 words.
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Thanks so much for your comment Charli!
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