Golden Memories
The renovations took longer than planned and came in over budget, but today ‘Golden Memories’, the cabin in the woods, was ‘open for business’.
Standing on the veranda, Sarah waited in anticipation the arrival of her first guests. She’d hand-picked each and knew she’d chosen well. They would arrive as strangers and leave as friends, maybe even more…
Taking with them memories, she hoped, that would live in their hearts forever. Just as those she and Mark had made, during their time in the cabin, lived on in hers.
Golden memories, sustaining and comforting her, keeping him close.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHello Linda, as soon as I saw your picture of the gorgeous log cabin, I knew I’d love your story. And I did! My late parents always wanted to create such a holiday place for guests, sharing their beautiful land, garden, orchard and bee hives with a wider community. They never accomplished their dream, so I’m especially glad that Sarah did. Great story!
Your parents dream sounds wonderful Fuji. I can picture the setting now – what a shame it didn’t happen. I’m so glad you enjoyed my story. Thank you for your lovely comments.
Hi Linda, what a lovely story – ‘Golden Memories’ with the hint of sadness, but then with one of hope. Isn’t it amazing what can be told with only 100 words. I really enjoyed this story. Well written.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHi Eric, yes, it is amazing. It’s not until you take up the 100 word challenge that you realise just how much can be said with so few words. Thanks for your lovely comments, I’m really glad you enjoyed reading my story.
When can I book in? Such a bittersweet story, Linda. Memories can hold so many emotions. Nicely written.
Thanks Carrie. I was ready to book in myself after writing this. So true about memories.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYou succeeded in getting a deep perspective into the short story, Linda. We can only guess what has been and what will come out of this business-idea with the cabin. It seems like a win-win situation for Sarah and her customers.
Thank you Christer. Her heart, that holds all those golden memories, is certainly in the right place. I like to think she makes a success of her new venture.
Linda, this is so beautiful. I like the idea that Sarah wants others to experience what she and Mark did. I’m glad she got to materialise her dream and in the process to keep memories of Mark intact.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you so much Marianna. I think this site is bringing out the softer side of me! Yes, it’s lovely to know that Sarah’s memories live on through the cabin.
I enjoy all your stories, Linda! I’m excited when I see you have posted something. This particular story, although the fact that Mark is not with Sarah in person anymore is very sad, does have a happy feel to it at the end.
You are too kind Marianna. I always enjoy your stories too.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you, Linda ?
Hi Linda, nice story. I feel a touch of poetry in it. I wonder what kind of wonderful experiences the guests are enjoying. And the sentence ‘ they arrive as strangers and leave as friends’ is great.
Thank you Santina. It’s always interesting to hear what others see and take away from our stories.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleSuch deep meaning behind such a short story, Linda. I am impressed by the ability to tell it in less than 100 words!
Not always easy Katy, so glad you enjoyed it.
I’m sure it’s very hard, but you make it seem easy, Linda.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleCongratulations, you manage to give us such a lovely story in just 100 words. I enjoyed it so much.
Thank you for those kind words Lotchie, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You’re welcome, Linda.
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