This is an entry into a special flash fiction for aspiring writers that has been dedicated to honoured the memory of Barbara Beacham who was the host of Mondays finish the story.
The prompt will be sadly missed.
“Looks like a storm is brewing,” the man commented as he gestured towards the waves. “Don’t worry, though, the lighthouse will keep the ships on their path.”
“That would be the least of my worries. You see, that ship out there has a very good captain at the wheel. Barbara has always set many on the right path by giving them their first line.”
“Sounds like a very wise woman.”
I nodded my head, although, in truth, I barely knew the woman. However, there were definitely times that she set me on my own path by giving me that line. “I always found it an honour to join in those Monday games.”
When the bright light of the lighthouse moved to shine over the water once again, the space was empty.
This was one story that nobody else got to finish.
AngieTrafford 
Very true, the line sets you thinking of what path to take your story. Lovely tribute.
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She was the one directing our thinking, in a way anyway. Thanks for reading.
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Nice tribute Angie. 🙂
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Thanks for saying that!
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This is so sweet with such a sad ending..this story will remain unfinished. A wonderful tribute to Barbara, Angie. I know she would be pleased. Thank you for participating. 🙂
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Thanks for the opportunity to pay tribute.
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You’re welcome. I am glad that Michael suggested it.
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A beautiful tribute. I think Barbara would’ve loved this story.
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I hope she would have ☺
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Lovely tribute Angie, loved how you linked it so cleverly to Barbara’s Monday challenge.
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That’s how I knew her, so linking it was the only way I could think of. Glad you liked it.
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That last line really hit me. Thanks for sharing such a poignant tribute to Barbara.
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I am so glad that you liked it.
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A very sweet and beautiful tribute.
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Thank you very much 🙂 I am very glad that you found it a good tribute to her.
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Well done. We did not know Barbara personally but she was a welcome part of our lives each week and I will miss the challenges. Your post hits all the right notes.
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Thank you very much. I am glad that you found it a fitting tribute.
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