Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes.
The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in the picture (below).
This week’s photo, again by the man himself, has only two elements, a phone and a carpet. I decided to be less obvious, and write about the carpet.
Pass the hoover, Al.
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Gotcha!
My eyes are fixed on the small boat.
It is anchored in a secluded cove, lying in the shadow of the ancient citadel, just a couple of kilometres west of St Tropez.
The sun is shining on the Mediterranean Sea, and on my hopes.
I study the boat for some time, struggling to suppress the smile playing around my lips.
I need definite confirmation.
There is no one on deck, and I cannot tell who is inside, but I am optimistic.
But never over-confident.
I see movement.
And there he is.
Gotcha!
My grin is wide now.
I lay down the binoculars, reach for my phone.
One quick call.
One hundred thousand dollars.
Then I feel a distinctive pressure in the small of my back.
Sound Bite Fiction 
I never realised carpet smuggling was such a dangerous business! 😉
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Uh, oh. He was watching someone and someone was watching him but at closer range. It seems his criminal days–maybe all his days–are over. Good writing as always, C.E. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Nice story!…
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I very much like this, the ending especially. My first thought was that he was shot as the pressure was ‘distinctive’ but you leave it wide open to possibility. Hugs CE
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Boy this story makes me want to know more. I agree with Kecia, excellent thriller.
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Great surprise at the end.
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Love the finish of this. The sun shined on his plans until that last moment.
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Nicely done. Love how you took the path less traveled by choosing the carpet over the phone.
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This was a real thriller, Ceayr.
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Short and to the point. Bang
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Really good story CE. It’s always great to hear you read it as well. I tried recording myself reading one of my poems. Yeah, that won’t happen again lol.
I wonder who it is to have such good security.
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Nice little piece of intrigue in the sunshine.
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Yes. Excellent thriller.
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