This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:
Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.
Use the current week’s prompt word – VIDEO
Click here to hear the author read his words:
Nocturne
I limp through the dark apartment back to my bedroom, cursing these nocturnal cramps that cause such discomfort to my legs.
Unsure if I have seen something move, I stare through the French windows that open onto my second-storey balcony overlooking the small residents’ car park behind the apartment block.
I lift my phone and step gingerly outside, immediately confirming that a shadow is skulking among the vehicles.
Intending to video the prowler, I instead take a photo, triggering the automatic flash which, of course, immediately alerts him to my presence.
As he turns his face towards me the moon appears through a sudden and unwelcome gap in the low clouds, and we see each other clearly.
My mind tumbles back through the years, and my heart freezes.
This does not bode well methinks. Judging by Mr, B’s picture things are about to get a little troublesome!
I agree, Keith, any boding going on will not be of the well variety.
Phil’s images are terrific, aren’t they!
They’re incredible.
You must continue this! (please and thank you)
Or you could, D.!
And thank you too.
So chilling!
Thanks, Terveen, I like ‘chilling’!
Dun dun Dah!! (cue evil laughter)
Golly gosh, the sound effects are pretty scary even in the comments!
What a suspense! Can’t wait to know what happens next, Ceayr!
Good to see you again, Neel, and glad you enjoyed.
perfection
Very kind, UP, thank you
Jings, I’m on the edge of my seat here.
Expertly set up with the ordinary events of life, and then…
Excellent.
Thanks, Jenne.
Oh, I like ‘Jings’
Oh, the suspense… who can it be? Or what??
Questions, questions, Chris!
You decide, okay?
Awesome!
Thanks, Trish!
It sounds like the start of a scary story!
We like scary stories, Mimi!
Most excellent, C.E. I can’t help but circle the werewolf angle (and having fun doing so!)
Total visual on this. Very entertaining.
That wasn’t in my mind, Denise, but I guess I can see where you’re coming from.
I’m always happy for my reader to imagine it in their own way.
Suspense is building.
That was my intention, Romi!
I hope the nocturnal cramps don’t keep him from slipping quickly back into his apartment to safety. This looks like a story that has much more to be written. A bit Halloweenish with the potential to be even scarier if listened to in the dark of night. Well done.
Thanks, Pat, scary is good!
Nicely done and very hairy. Were it a wolf? 🙂
Sorry, Doug, but I prefer my monsters to come in human shape…
Nice description of spotting a mysterious figure from the past. I like how the moon shone through an “unwelcome gap”.
Thanks, Frank, I also liked that wee turn of phrase
Oy that could be such exceptionally major trouble.
Laughing. Yes, indeed, Larry!