Excellent Self-preserving denial. Crash, bang, wallop! by Terry Reilly 75 Word Flash writing prompt entry Artwork by nikman at FanArtReview.com

Paddy's donkey cart jogged gently along. The SUV sweeping round the bend had no chance to stop. CRASH! Paddy and his ass flew through the air, landing together in the ditch. The cart was matchwood. A tall cowboy left the car, approaching the ditch. "Gee, this is terrible." The cowboy aimed his colt 45 and put the donkey out of its misery. Turning to Paddy: "So sorry. How are you?" "Sure, I never felt better." Writing Prompt Can you tell a complete story with just 75 words? That is the challenge of this flash fiction contest. Title not included in word count. Author Notes A version of a true story. The Wild West meets the West of Ireland. The Stetson-wearing stranger was driving a hired vehicle. I believe the two very different gentlemen became good friends.

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