Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction.
She sets the weekly challenge, the standard, and the prompt photo.
The idea, as always, is to write a story of around 100 words based on the picture below, which this week is supplied by Roger Bultot.
Click here to hear the author read his words:
The Bench
I know I’m being watched.
I sit gazing across the fairground, wondering how close they are.
And if I have any chance of escape.
People stroll by, some pause to take in the view.
A cigarette packet is tossed, too casually, and falls to the ground.
I scowl at his back, he is oblivious to my annoyance.
I stand to leave, stoop, and, with obvious irritation, push the discarded packet into the bin.
I now have in my palm the last piece of the device.
I blow into my cold hands.
It fits perfectly.
And now they are too late.
Sound Bite Fiction 
Well, there’s a reason they tell you to not litter … 😉
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An indefensible habit, I agree, Na’ama
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🙂
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Very intriguing! I want to know more!!!
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I could tell you, Ashley, but then…
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There is nothing like a secret device, over the centuries it has been the target of industrial and national espionage. A secret device is a subject of distrust and fear – used by religious fanatics throughout the ages.
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It’s just a wee story, James!
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That’s what they all say.
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Now, what is the device going to do? Come on, don’t leave me hanging like that 😉
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You know if I tell you, I’ll have to kill you…
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In the words of … somebody, I love it when a plan comes together.
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Shut up fool, you ain’t no fish!
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Oh, good one, CE! You’ve given just enough to have us wondering, hoping he escapes and figuring they’ll get him sooner or later.
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Before he blows up the world, perhaps!
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I’m not sure whether to root for him or not. Depends on what he intends to do with the “device”, I guess!
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There are three sides to every story, Ali…
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Very intriguing! And well-narrated!!!
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Thank you, JJ! And thank you even more!!!
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I believe he was very lucky….or very organized.
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Maybe he just had a good script writer, Sascha!
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A great tale in so few words. There’s a lot of very clever writers in the FF group!
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Thank you, Trish.
I aspire to one day be included in their number.
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An intriguing story. The question is whether the narrator is more Bond or Bond villain…
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The other question is whether Mr Bond is hero or villain…
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His playacting paid off and the handover successful. A very intriguing tale from the beginning!
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Spot on, Brenda!
Thank you.
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He’ll really regret throwing that cigarette packet away carelessly!
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Um, no, all planned, Iain
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I am guessing that the bin held the last piece of the jigsaw. Nicely done
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Actually, the cigarette packet, but you got the idea, Michael
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The cigarettle pack was the last piece of the device?
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No, it was the delivery system, Neil
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Dear CE,
It sounds like there’s more to this story than 100 words can cover. I’m intrigued.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A wee spy story, m’lady, nothing more.
Probably.
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Intriguing, and nicely crafted. It sounds like his luck has turned.
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Well, he has succeeded
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