This week I have decided to try something different, a double challenge.
Firstly, as always, is Susan Spaulding’s Sunday Photo Fiction, a weekly prompt to create a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in the picture (below).
And secondly my first attempt at Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt, which this week asks for a 77-word story containing the word ‘Denial’.
© Fandango
Click here to hear the author read his tale:
Perfidy
The official denial surprises no one.
It is a lie, of course.
Our neighbours are known for their duplicity, but this act of treachery took everyone by surprise.
A certain amount of skulduggery is expected, naturally.
We all do it.
Espionage, clandestine meetings, dead-drops, the usual underhand dealings and double-crosses, all acceptable.
If the public got wind of this there would be clamour for war.
This isn’t the war we want.
We prefer them on our side.
Sound Bite Fiction 
You run with a shady bunch CE…
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Interesting, different, it is good to challenge oneself, I think.
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Dangerous to have a duplicitous neighbour on the side. Never know when the bite will come.
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Exactly so, sir, and life is hard enough, hmm?
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This sounds a bit like the political situation here right now!
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And everywhere else, Keith.
No one trustworthy in sight, anywhere!
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Very suspenseful. Looks like a political thriller on the cards. Good story Ceayr.
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Thanks, Neel, glad it worked for you
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Extremely different from you…I think.
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I try not to be too dull, Sascha…
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I very much suspect that is true! 🙂
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Political intrigue…sounds like a movie trailer. Very effective:)
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Thank you, Luccia
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