AnElephantCant always be specific
But he finds being vague sometimes works
So when someone is dead
On the floor or in bed
It is very likely sweet Anja is the corpse
Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time.
Presented weekly by rampant Rochelle, please follow this link for some rollicking rumbustious recitals from readily raffish reporters.
But first pause to read some relative rubbish from AnElephant.
The idea is to write a very short story, circa 100 words, based on this picture prompt (below).
That’s it.
Copyright – Douglas M. MacIlroy
The Body
There is a body in the corner.
A girl, with what looks like a broken neck.
Forbes’ trademark style.
I can’t help her, so I ignore her.
I hear Forbes’ voice through the door to the living area.
Sounds like he is organising the clean up of this latest tantrum.
I push the door open, softly, slowly.
The phone goes down.
I pause.
Then hear the clink of glass.
He is preparing a drink.
No surprise there.
Johnny Walker on ice, I know.
I push the door open.
Cough.
He turns, surprised.
I shoot him, twice.
That is my job.
Brilliant – i loved the drink in the middle – something very chilling about pouring a drink in those circumstances. And the last line ‘That’s my job.’ Great stuff.
This is a fun story and I love it! The hero takes care of the miserable murderer! Good for him. Good story! Thanks, Nan 🙂
Elephant- The cleaner. Too bad he wasn’t called in sooner to take care of Forbes. Then perhaps Anja would have been spared. Great story.
That’s what he gets for putting ice in Scotch–even a blend. I bet he puts tap water in single malts, the cretin. Glad he’s been taken care of. Excellent contribution! I enjoyed it thoroughly!!
AnElephant welcomes his new visitor, he is always delighted to have a lovely lady bring him peanuts.
He thanks her for her time and comments and is very happy that she had fun here.
Been away from FF’s for awhile, Elephant. I sure picked a good day to come back. Great story!
AnElephant is elated at Lady Lynda’s lavish praise.
Thank you, and welcome back.
This is some nice, crisp action. Is he a mercenary or a vigilante? In any case, sounds like he’s taking out the bad guys.
Thank you, David. With only 100 words crisp is good!
A hero, yay!
AnElephant thanks dear Dawn for her visit and her enthusiasm!
AnElephant, this really pulled me along. Well done! I’ll be careful not to cough.
Lovely to see you here, TFTM, and very happy you enjoyed.
Oh, AnElephant doesn’t see that I stop by often, only hoping he’ll occasionally drop in at my place. Always enjoy your work, sir.
Elephant deals out poetic justice
Way beyond any apprentice
I read this bright eyed
Tis one I really enjoyed
AnElephantCant ignore
A comment that is written in rhyme
So when he sends an email
Why don’t you answer this time?
Not Forbes – It can’t be!
LOL – I know…it’s all in good fun. 🙂
Don’t be too sure, sweet RoSy, that Al has got a look about him sometimes.
You take care now!
I need to keep up with not many ways I’ve been killed by you
113 if my count is correct! 🙂
DJ
She does whinge a lot about the occasional broken neck and such, don’t you think?
I can but echo what others have said so well before me. Just wondering what the job description for his job is. 🙂
janet
Glad you enjoyed, Janet.
Guess his job description could be Problem Solver.
Whoa! This is incredible. Weird but cool twist at the end!
Weird, cool and twist.
AnElephant hits 3 from 3!
Thank you, Alicia.
Now that had me mesmerized from the first sentence, Mr Elephant. Great story.
Mesmerised! AnElephant glows and swells with pride.
He is delighted that you take the time to read his story and to write such kind words.
Well written. Another villain bites the dust. Good story.
Thank you, Patricia, glad you enjoyed it.
Nice to see Anja isn’t on the chopping block this week. Must be cooking up something good for next week.
AnElephantCant help thinking that his friend Adam skipped the daft rhyme this week!
She was dead before the story started. That doesn’t count.
Kaboom!
AnElephantCan clean out the bad guys!
Je peux voir la scene entiere avec Billie Holiday en fond musical.
Great set up and the Johny Walker touch is a beauty.
Chapeau, comme d’habitude.
Merci, cherie, tu es tres gentille, comme d’habitude.
Dear Elephant,
For someone so adept at fluffy rhymes, you sure know how to back a wallop into your flash fictions. It’s what you do. Well done indeed!
Shalom,
Rochelle
AnElephant is honoured and pink with delight.
Thank you, Rochelle.
Justice dealt out with clinical precision – well paced and an enjoyable read 🙂
Thank you, Siobhan, very happy you enjoyed.