When Maths Can’t Fix It

by Kymber
33 comments

Today, we are joining in on Esther’s challenge, Can You Tell a Story In…

Esther says, “So, can you tell a story in 75 words using the following words in it somewhere: coffee, Lamborghini, eyebrow, tradition, chips, socks, maths.”

Here is my attempt:

I carried my coffee outside and found the neighbor arguing with his Lamborghini like it had betrayed him. He lifted an eyebrow at me, then blamed the whole scene on a long‑standing tradition of bad luck. I believed him when I saw the chips crushed under his shoe and the mismatched socks. He said he’d tried maths to fix the problem. I said that explained why nothing worked.

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33 comments

Lynette d'Arty-Cross August 13, 2026 - 8:01 pm

Nice job!

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Kymber August 14, 2026 - 8:38 am

Thank you so much, Lynette!

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Carol anne August 13, 2026 - 6:30 pm

Very cool story Kymber! Really enjoyable! 💜💜

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Kymber August 14, 2026 - 8:37 am

Thank you so much, Carol Anne.. This prompt was sooo hard for me. 🌺🌺

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angelswhisper2011 August 12, 2026 - 4:02 am

Purrfectly done😹More Pawkisses for today🐾😽💞

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Kymber August 13, 2026 - 10:56 am

Thank you so much. More Pawkisses to you, too. I hope you’re having a great day. 😸🩷

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Debbie D. August 11, 2026 - 1:26 pm

Clever and amusing. 😀 It’s not easy to craft a story from a random bunch of words. Nicely done!

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Kymber August 11, 2026 - 1:58 pm

Debbie, thank you. I swear this one twisted my brain in ways I wasn’t prepared for. Those words did not want to behave.

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Esther Chilton August 11, 2026 - 7:49 am

That’s so funny. great story!

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Kymber August 11, 2026 - 10:33 am

Thank you, Esther! And thank you for the prompt.

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gc1963 August 11, 2026 - 5:04 am

Fun read

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Kymber August 11, 2026 - 10:28 am

Thank you so much. 😊🌺

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.Killa. August 11, 2026 - 2:15 am

Too funny yet was an excellent answer to the prompt 👌😹😹

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Kymber August 11, 2026 - 10:27 am

LOL Thank you so much. 😹😊😂

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.Killa. August 11, 2026 - 2:53 pm

You are welcome my friend 💘🤣😂

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Kymber August 11, 2026 - 3:03 pm

🩷🌺

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Jeff August 11, 2026 - 12:11 am

Brilliant!

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Kymber August 11, 2026 - 10:25 am

Thank you, Jeff. 😊

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thebigbuddy August 10, 2026 - 8:12 pm

That’s a Lamborghin Huracan. The Countach was the one every kid (including me) had a poster of back in the day. I would not argue with my Countach if I had one!

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thomasstigwikman August 10, 2026 - 7:34 pm

One can’t count on maths to help solve the number of problems your neighbor had. Anyway, your little story is a clever response to the prompt.

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Kymber August 10, 2026 - 7:40 pm

LOL I think you’re right. Thank you so much; I’m very glad you liked the story.

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pensitivity101 August 10, 2026 - 5:33 pm

Funny!

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Kymber August 10, 2026 - 7:18 pm

LOL Thank you, Di!

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Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬ August 10, 2026 - 4:47 pm

Yikes! This guy’s got issues! Fun stuff, Kymber. 😄

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Kymber August 10, 2026 - 4:50 pm

Hahaha! Thank you, Nancy! 😂

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ghostmmnc August 10, 2026 - 4:06 pm

haha Very good little story. Some days are like that, for sure. 🙂

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Kymber August 10, 2026 - 4:47 pm

LOL Thank you so much. You are sure right about that. 😂

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Jenn August 10, 2026 - 4:00 pm

😅 This is a fun, short story! I love writing prompts that challenge you to create in the moment.

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Kymber August 10, 2026 - 4:44 pm

This prompt made my brain do acrobatics, Jenn, and I still enjoyed it. 😂

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Maggie August 10, 2026 - 3:31 pm

Haha 😄
Love your take ❤️

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Kymber August 10, 2026 - 4:41 pm

LOL Thank you so much, Maggie. 😂🩷

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pamperrault21 August 10, 2026 - 3:23 pm

Well-done you!

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Kymber August 10, 2026 - 4:40 pm

Thank you so much, Pam. 🌺

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