The coffee is getting cold

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PHOTO PROMPT © Priorhouse

“Hey…psst…hey, where do you think they are? They are never this late. I was told they love us.”

The tall shiny silver jar cleared his throat and looked down imperiously. He said, “You new?”

The little white cup gulped, his throat suddenly dry, and nodded.

“Well use your ears, lad.”

Confused, the white cup opened up his ears. He could hear sirens, blasts…distant cries. Shivering he moved closer to the short and stout silver pot for its warmth. “What’s happening?”

Shiny sighed. “They are fighting, again. Don’t worry lad. They’ll come to their senses soon enough.”


Written as part of the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The idea is to write a 100-word story on a photo prompt. You can read the other stories here.

130 responses to “The coffee is getting cold”

  1. Whoa! That’s a whole new perspective. Personification of the cutlery. Great take on the prompt, Suchita!

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    1. Thanks for your kind words Shweta

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  2. You gave me a new perspective. Writing from the perspective of inanimate objects is certainly too interesting.

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    1. Cool! Glad to be of service Vidhi 🙂

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  3. I love inanimate objects being brought to life. To make one of them small and puzzled is a clever way of reinforcing the message in your story.

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    1. That’s an interesting way of looking at it. Thanks so much Jilly.

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  4. Everyone knows crockery talks amongst themselves! Brilliant off the wall nonsense (in a wonderful way!)

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    1. Haha well if pets, feelings, cats, toys, etc. can talk, why not cutlery! Thank you 🙂

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  5. Adi Sathe Avatar

    Waww!!! That’s an impressive angle you brought in at the end. Fantastic..

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    1. You are very generous. Thanks Aditya

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  6. The poor innocent cup! I hope they come to their senses soon and start loving again.

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    1. Or the cup becomes more worldly-wise.

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  7. I liked how the tea cup has been compared to a child. Maybe that’s not what you intended. But feels so 🙂

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    1. Maybe not a child – but definitely naive.

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  8. I love this kind of tiny tales. Very well penned ❤️

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    1. Thanks Maya 🙂

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  9. Amazing the things you can learn over a cup of coffee. Nice take on the prompt.

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    1. Yes coffee (and tea) have that effect on people. Thanks Jo

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  10. Neha Sharma Avatar
    Neha Sharma

    Only if they could open up their own ears and hear themselves shout, the world would be a better place!

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    1. That’s a very interesting way of putting it. Reminds me of the superpower I gave my superhero. Thanks Neha.

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  11. this is soo sooo beautiful. Even I have written a story like this. Even at times I find inanimate things talk to me…..SUPERB!!!!!

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    1. Thank you Tina. Share link to your story?

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  12. Made me think of the servants in “Beauty and the Beast” who had been turned into teapots, cups, brooms, etc. Nice fairy tale feel in this one.

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    1. Hi Linda. Thank you for such a huge compliment.

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  13. Anmol Rawat Avatar
    Anmol Rawat

    When inanimate things teach you a great lesson! Nice one.

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    1. Lessons can be learnt from anywhere 🙂 Thanks Anmol

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