PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll
“It’s quaint.” purred Chyna, surveying the retro-styled diner.
“It’s overrated. Who cares how ancients lived 800 years ago on Earth?” said Tronick.
Elvis wrinkled his nose, intending an academic assault. “Who cares?! The 1950s is only the preliminary decade of scientific advances that bridged us into the space age. And, may I add, the reason why you and I can live on Mars today.”
“They’re the reason? You’re seriously going to overlook the black quartz technology of the 2300s?”
“Shut up you two blockheads!” Chyna scolded. “Here comes our chocolate milkshakes. Wonder how it tastes?”
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Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Write a story in 100 words or less. Click the frog to submit your flash fiction and read others’.
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Who would have thought we’d be living through a pandemic? Never in a million years did I ever imagine I’d experience it. Fast forward to 2020 and here we are. I hope you are all staying safe and if you are in quarantine or self-isolation, make the most of it if you can.
Fatima Fakier 
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