The Gossip, by Mark Tulin – Friday Flash Fiction
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The Gossip, by Mark Tulin
28/2/2020
Mel knew that Larry was a gossip. Up until now, Mel thought Larry’s blabbering was innocent. But everything changed once Mel became the subject of Larry’s malicious rumors.
“I thought I told you not to tell anyone about my triple-bypass, Larry. That’s private.”
“Oh, sorry, Mel. I thought it was common knowledge.”
The next day, Mel found out that Larry spread rumors that he’s having marital problems.
Mel was furious.
Dave, another notorious gossip, asked Mel if it were true that Larry had erectile dysfunction.
Mel pondered the tantalizing question for a moment but knew that revenge wouldn’t be sweet.
Crow On The Wire 
Ooooo naughty!
Larry is awful
Always respect people’s privacy. You told a great lesson through your story.
Absolutely. It’s respect. 🙂
Good for Mel’s taking the high road!
Tempting, though
True . . .
Excellent lesson about not taking revenge. I loved how this story made it visual. Thank you, Mark!
Yes.