In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about property values. Perhaps its a home, business or pencil museum. What makes them go up or down? Go where the prompt leads.
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The Highest Bidder
Tina stood before the bidders. It was an auction for her hand in marriage. She wished she could run. Run anywhere and be free from this madness where twenty men were treating her like an object.
Soon her price was rising and she was sold to a man twice her age. He licked his lips like the pervert he was and Tina, head down, made her way towards him. Purchased. Violated. Another business deal for the auctioneer. A woman filled with greed.
No allies, Tina got into the man’s car knowing her future would be bleak.
Property, property, property.
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What a tragic situation, but such a good take on the prompt.
Thank you for reading Norah. 🙂
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Sadly this happens to too many young girls 😦
Sadly it does. Thank you for reading. 🙂
you are welcome 🙂
What a bleak story and sad statement. Glad you took the 99 word challenge.
Thank you for reading Kerry. 🙂