It’s time for Friday Fictioneers again. The challenge is a story in 100 words relating to the photo prompt, hosted by Rochelle Wissoff-Fields and enjoyed by many writers from around the globe.
It’s still October, (Mental Health Awareness Month in Australia) so my story has a mental health flavour to it again this week. I hope you enjoy it.
Copyright – The Reclining Gentleman
“Water off a duck’s back.”
For most of my schooling years I sat at a desk by myself; an island amid a sea of children. I endured remarks like ‘retard’ and ‘weirdo’.
I appealed to the teacher for wisdom.
“Like water off a duck’s back,” I heard her mutter to another teacher.
This led me to the duck pond. I’ve been feeding and studying the ducks for years now. Last week I applied for the perfect job; Researcher of Ducks! It seems my knowledge is actually valuable and highly sought after.
Finally I can feel the water running off my back.