PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Questions flip through my mind like one flips through a rolodex; both artifacts are obsolete and unreliable anymore. I stand in the dark on this moonless, November night, staring at the door, weapon clutched in my trembling hand.
A step closer and motion sensors activate the porch light. An inside lamp comes on. A slight twitch of the curtains says he’s in there. Can he see what I’m holding?
I clunk boldly up the steps and knock.
The door creaks open. Before me stands a stooped old man.
I extend the photo and say, “Your son wants to meet you.”
[100 words]
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is the intrepid host of Friday Fictioneers.
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Well, that did not go in the direction I expected! I like that ;)
Quite the weapon!
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Thanks, Dale, and your photo is a good one to write to. So many possibilities.
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You’re welcome and I love that!
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Scary until it wasn’t. Great twist at the end.
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Athling I played the words just right then :)
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I have a bad feeling about this.
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James, I’m glad you picked up on that. Why would she call the photo a weapon otherwise.
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I hope the connection will be made…(K)
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I’m not sure as I’m not sure quite what’s going on. This one might have to wait for a part 2…
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I’m glad he decided not to use the gun
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Neil, you’re right, she probably put herself in danger being out in the sticks at night with a man she probably hasn’t seen in years.
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Oh the build up of the suspense was terrific.
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:) Glad you liked it, Sadje.
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👻👻👻
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The photo looks quite spooky. Once again your story has an interesting twist.
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Christian would you be disappointed without a twist? I don’t want to become too predictable.
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i thought he was thinking of murder. i was wrong. :)
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Aren’t you glad you were wrong :)
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As openings go, that’s up there with the best of them. What a hook! Lovely job.
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Sandra, :::blushing::: at your praise. Thank you.
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Seeing someone has aged can be confronting. I think drama is about to begin.
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T, I think you’re right.
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Okay. Was the “weapon” a gun or knife, or was it the photo? Was the old man the father? Was the person with the photo the son, or was it the son’s father or mother?
I agree. There needs to be a Part 2 :)
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Thanks, “Someone.” Will see what I can do to answer enquiring minds next week :)
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I’m intrigued! A weapon, a photo? You’ve got us all thinking Lisa. I’m joining those that want a second part!
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:)
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A very suspenseful and intriguing tale. I could feel the tension building. The weapon was the photo, I think. I want to know more please!
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Thanks, Brenda. If next week’s pic lends itself to the plot, I’ll do a part 2.
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I hope you do a part II to this!
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:) I hope to, Max.
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Interesting take and tale. I hope you have a part 2! :)
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Thanks, Dahlia :)
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Dear Lisa,
That went in a different direction. Lovely misdirect. You definitely left this reader wanting to know more. Good job!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, thank you. I ran out of words and may try to pull the rest together next week.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Interesting, Lisa, but now what? The ball is in the old man’s court. Now my own rolodex is reeling with questions. :-)
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lol. We’ll see…
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An unexpected turn at the end, Lisa. Now I want to read more!
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Thanks, Nancy!
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This story raises many possibilities. He’s a ‘stooped old man’, so the affair was long before, but the photo is a weapon, so what’s on her mind? Hmm. Very thought-provoking. Well told.
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Margaret, I’m glad you’re intrigued. Thanks for reading and your comment.
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The shift in the narrative is reassuring.
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Thank you, James.
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Ooooo I didn’t expect that last line. Terrific piece here. Great misdirection. Well done
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Thank you, Laurie.
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Great build-up and twist.
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Thank you :)
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It was quite a twist at the end. I believe you found a powerful weapon for her to yield. Extremely powerful …
Isadora 😎
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Isadora, thank you very much.
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Your very welcome 😍
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