Excellent a 100 word story Wedlock Prisoner by RodG The Prisoner writing prompt entry

For 839 days Milly was Tommy’s wife/slave, fulfilling all his needs. The day after she turned 18, she fled, catching a bus to Reno.  She rented the cheapest room she could find, waitressed at a casino’s restaurant, and hired a lawyer. In his office, 42 days later she signed the divorce decree. Smiling, he said, “Toss that wedding band off the bridge.  It’s a custom here.” Milly left his office.  The day was sunny, warm.  She walked two blocks to the bridge and threw the ring into the Truckee. She stared at her naked finger. “I’m still not free!”   Writing Prompt In 100 words, or less, write a short story--not necessarily a flash-fiction, though it could be--on the theme/subject/topic of 'prisoner'. It could be literal or metaphoric. Author Notes Artwork is courtesy of Google images. WORD COUNT: 100 exactly. Apple Pages. Numbers are considered one word.

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