It’s once again time for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by RochelleW. A full story in 100 words (more or less) is to be based on the picture prompt below. After reading my entry, click > HERE < for the rest. Enjoy!
Copyright -Randy Mazie
Keeping Watch
By Scott L Vannatter
100 Words
Carolyn had moved from the restaurant. It had gotten bad; she had barely escaped. Now located in an abandoned hospital, she sits beside a window overlooking the parking lot. Another night, another perch; she waits.
The Eaters, brain dead sons-of-bitches, would be ruling the streets in another hour. She was not certain why they were not out as much in daylight, but it made her travels a bit easier.
She hunkers down, watching more intently as the twilight darkens. At the far end of the lot, she sees movement. Her brain jerks. Her thoughts catch. “Is that a man sneaking?”
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Namaste,
Scott
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The best thing to be in these circumstances is inedible. Very suspenseful tale, well episode. But haven’t time to read the prequel. 🙂
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Its okay!
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an ending that makes one look up and say “uh oh!” but maybe a good reason. well done. as for “twilight darkens…” isn’t twilight dark all the time? maybe something like “twilight approaches…” just a thought, but i do not envy this woman, and the man even less. good luck to both of them.
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Yes, correct on the darkened twilight thing. I really meant something like “as twilight darkened into night” but oh well.
And, I have started a long version of this story and will start posting sections on Wed. Hope to hear your input.
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Will be very happy to read it. Please come over and let me know when it is posted.
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Will try – should be posted tonight after 10pm central
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Blasted brain eaters. Good one, Scott.
shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you.
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ahh finaly some company.. and then suspicion — love the dive in human nature
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Longer version on the way. I don’t have quite enough to post the first part.
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Ooh-I hope it is a man-hopefully they can team up and fight or escape those zombies!A cool tale-loved the tone:-)
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I am doing a longer version. Should be started soon.
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Good-do let me know-would love to read it:-)
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great episode scott. suspenseful.
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I have another for FSF tonight and am working on a full-length short story.
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I love the three short sentences at the end – perfect way to convey her thoughts.
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Thank you.
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Brrrr. Chilling. Great tension in this.
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Working on a longer version. Stay tuned!
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Great suspense. Well done.
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Working on it.
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