Happy Friday everyone! The sun is actually shining this morning and it’s bringing a lovely warmth through the window as I work. And, seeing as it’s Friday, I’ve been working on my latest piece for Friday Fictioneers. Once again, a big thank you to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting.
Each week there’s a picture to use as a prompt for a 100-word piece of flash fiction. Thank you to Lisa Fox for this week’s prompt.
To have a look at the other contributions you can go to the list here. I hope you enjoy this week’s stories!
Something in the Woods
‘Do you think something’s in there?’ asked Cath.
‘Sh! You don’t want it to hear you!’
‘You’re so dramatic, Logan.’
‘I’m careful. There’s a difference.’
‘Whatever. I’m bored now. See you tomorrow.’
‘But, don’t you wanna …’
‘Bye, Logan!’ She crunched off through the woods.
Sitting alone, he felt a chill now his friend had gone. He was determined to see what was in there though, even if he had to wait all night.
‘Logaaaannnnnn …’
He froze. That didn’t sound like Cath.
‘Logaaaannnnnn …’
The voice was coming from in front. From the cabin. He jumped up and ran.
Word count: 100
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There is a kind of teenage humour in this, for me. I suspect his friends were tricking him. Fun read.
Thank you James. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Ooh, wow! Now I want to know more, good one!
Thank you, Mason. I do enjoy these short flash fiction pieces, but it does leave one wanting more, I agree; as a reader and a writer.
You’re welcome. These short pieces are great for honing writing whilst creating ideas aren’t they.
He wasn’t determined enough. Imagine having to live your whole life and never knowing. If it were friends tricking him, as James suggests, at least one will have to tattle.
Good point, Oneta. And if it wasn’t them, they’ll have to prove it by going back there with him.
Hah! Methinks Cath went and got some friends…
Fun one, Heather!
Thank you, Dale, really glad you liked it.
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Now, that is dramatic. Fear cures all boredom. Well done. 🙂
Thank you, Bill.
Ha! Logan’s been had, I suspect. Cath had better watch out – Logan will be out for revenge now. Great story with a satisfying twist.
Thanks, Margaret. When he finally gets home, I wonder what conclusion Logan will come to and what he’ll do about it 🤔
I like how you changed the pace and the atmosphere in your story. I’m glad my photo inspired you to write a chiller 🙂
Thank you. What can I say, I see a cabin like that with trees in the background and I immediately think, ‘ooh, I wonder what’s lurking in there …’ I almost did my story from the point of view of someone or something hiding inside. Maybe I’ll still write that anyway.
You’re welcome. I think it could definitely be made into a bigger story.
Dear Heather,
So the question is, is Cath behind this or is there really something more sinister in that cabin? Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle. When I wrote this I imagined that there was something in there and it was trying to talk to Logan. I find it really interesting that so many have imagined his friends being the ones behind it. I didn’t even think about that until I read their comments.
I loved this. Sometimes we freak ourselves out.
Thanks, Tannille. I certainly do freak myself out, a consequence of an active imagination I suppose.