avatarEva MacInnes

Summary

Rich, a smooth-talking man known for his success with women, faces an unexpected and humiliating rejection when he tries to pick up a woman at a club who turns out to be someone he has already met and forgotten.

Abstract

The story "Rich Had Game" is a 100-word drabble that revolves around the character Rich, who is portrayed as a confident and successful womanizer. On a Friday night at a club, he spots a woman at the bar and approaches her with his usual charm, only to be embarrassed when she recognizes him from a previous encounter that he does not remember. The woman, Sophie, calls him out and throws her drink in his face, highlighting the consequences of his forgetful and presumptuous behavior. This brief narrative is part of the "100 Story Challenge" by Zane Dickens and showcases the author Eva MacInnes's ability to craft a complete story arc within the constraints of the drabble format.

Opinions

  • The author presents Rich as someone who is used to getting his way with women, indicating a sense of entitlement and overconfidence.
  • The story implies a critique of the 'pick-up' culture, where charm and lines are prioritized over genuine connections.
  • Sophie's reaction suggests a rejection of the casual and disrespectful treatment she likely received from Rich in their previous encounter.
  • The narrative takes a humorous turn, using irony to undercut Rich's expectations and deliver a moment of poetic justice.
  • The author, Eva MacInnes, identifies herself as a writer and editor specializing in romance, which may influence the story's focus on relationships and interactions between characters.

FICTION | FLASH FICTION | HUNDO | DRABBLE | 100 STORY CHALLENGE

Rich Had Game

He was a slick guy and he always got what he wanted…

Photo by Aleksandr Popov on Unsplash

This drabble (100-word story) is a response to Crush Hundo Edition’s word prompt. Today’s word is SLICK.

Rich had game. He was a slick guy. He was used to getting what and who he wanted. It wasn’t even a challenge anymore. He had his pick-up lines, and they worked every time.

It was Friday night and Rich was on the prowl. It was the perfect set up. The club was pumping when he spotted her at the bar. He strolled on over and offered to buy her a drink.

She accepted and immediately threw it in his face.

“Seriously Rich?! I take it you can’t remember as far back as last Tuesday!”

“Oh crap… Hi Sophie…”

This 21st drabble is written as part of the “100 Story Challenge” by @Zane Dickens.

Thank you for reading my drabble. I’d love to hear your responses.

You can check out some more of my writing and follow me here. (She, Her) I am a writer, an artist and a freelance editor. I edit all genres, and I specialize in Romance. I write a little bit of everything, whatever is on my mind at the moment. Get an email when I publish a new story.

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