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Thursday, June 11, 2015

BRAISED HEART





Introduced to the The Friday Fictioneers. By Alistair Phillips I found myself drawn into another flash fiction group.
This one is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields . All based off a photo contributed by Raina Ng. It is under copyright.
In 100 words or less write about the picture provided. You can read this week’s stories by clicking on the blue Link.
 
Friday Fictioneers
 
This could become a bad habit, but flash fiction challenges are just too much fun! No excuses, I wrote what I saw, and this picture spoke to me of Braised Heart.
 

BRAISED HEART
         Donna stood back and admired the gleaming counters and sparkling floor. The aroma of baking bread and braised heart had replaced the smell of blood and bleach.
                "Dinner is served," she announced and pulled Clive's two-timing heart from the oven.
         Dusty purred and rubbed against her ankles.
         "How could anyone think that two timing Hannibal's daughter wouldn't come with a price?"
         Dusty meowed his response.
         She laughed. "Of course, maybe if Clive had known?"
         Dusty jumped onto the counter, his dark eyes full of light held her gaze.

                 "You're right; daddy always said it was our little secret."
~98 words~
Yolanda Renee © 2015



Thank you Alistair, this was great fun. Your contribution inspired me.

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45 comments:

  1. klahanieJune 11, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Oh my, you put some heart into your cooking.

    Nicely done, Yolanda. You would never guess what my evil mind thought "FLASH" fiction was! LOL

    Gary :)

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 11, 2015 at 4:11 PM

      LOL, maybe I can. You would have fun with these. The prompts are wide open and your humor would be contagious!

      Thanks for stopping by again today. Don't know what's gotten into me, but sometimes I do get inspired. Not sure it's positive, but it sure is fun!

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  2. AnonymousJune 11, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Can I have the recipe? Nicely done.

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  3. Denise Covey June 11, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Wow Yolanda, how often are you posting! Wonderful sharp little flash! And you obviously enjoyed it.

    And for all commenters... Yolanda is appearing on my blog currently chatting about MURDER (yes, she gets around).

    Denise :-)

    dencovey.blogspot.com

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 3:42 AM

      Hey Denise, thanks for the reminder. I posted the link to your blog.Sorry, sometimes I get long winded.

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  4. Pat HattJune 11, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    lol that is quite the cook out

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 11, 2015 at 8:02 PM

      Quite the menu, you're invited! Just don't forget with whom you dine. :)

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  5. Priceless JoyJune 11, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Loved this! Especially pulling Clive's two-timing heart from the oven. LOL! Beautifully written.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 11, 2015 at 9:15 PM

      This was fun to write, thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

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  6. AnonymousJune 11, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Ah, very clever :)
    I particularly liked the foreshadowing, "The aroma of baking bread and braised heart had replaced the smell of blood and bleach." - on first read, it sounds like cooking after cleaning, it is only once you read further you realise its the cleaning after a murder and a prelude to cannibalism!

    Nicely done.
    KT

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 11, 2015 at 9:17 PM

      It seemed to fit. I pictured Hannibal while he prepares his meals and it all looks so beautiful I imagine it would smell good too! Thank you KT.

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  7. JoJune 11, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Have you ever actually eaten braised heart. Lamb's heart that is. Delicious.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 11, 2015 at 9:19 PM

      No, at least I don't think I have. When I was a child, we were fed many things but were always told it was chicken. But I don't go for the unusual, made that mistake with escargot, and never, ever again. :)

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    2. JoJune 11, 2015 at 10:34 PM

      Escargots is one of my favourite things to eat. They are delicious if properly prepared.

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  8. DeepaJune 12, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    Beautifully Written, a little unexpected though

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 10:11 AM

      I've always enjoyed the unexpected. Thanks Dee Dee!

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  9. UnknownJune 12, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    Nice one! I love the fact she's not some random serial killer or spurned wife, but it Hannibal Lechter's daughter. Very well written too. Thanks!

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 10:11 AM

      Not random, always has a good reason! LOL Thanks Lexa!

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  10. dralimanJune 12, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    Like father like daughter! Deliciously evil :-)

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 10:12 AM

      Thanks Alistair, that means a lot coming from the expert! You're writing is delicious!

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  11. SubrotoJune 12, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Urp! Thankfully I ate before I read this. Deliciously wicked story. I think there is a book/movie idea here 'The Children of Hannibal' or at the very least a cookbook ;-)

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 10:13 AM

      Sorry, maybe I should post a warning before hand! I like the idea of a cookbook, and a story before each dish! Thanks Subroto!

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  12. AnonymousJune 12, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    No one messes with her! What if she marries again? A "nice" surprise who your new father-in-law is!
    Great story -- you should do flash from time to time as you do it well.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 10:17 AM

      Hey Phylor, poor Donna's not married, she seems to go through the boys much too quickly. May have something to do with her appetite? :)
      Thanks for the advice, I do enjoy flash fiction.

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  13. Susan Flett SwiderskiJune 12, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Oooh, I loved it! I'm a fan of Thomas Harris books, especially the ones about Hannibal, and your flash fiction follows up with them beautifully. Awesome that you could say so much in so few words. (A talent I don't posses.) Great job!

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 11:42 AM

      Hey Susan, a writer as talented as you, just a little practice and you've done it! Thanks!

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  14. Mark KoopmansJune 12, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I've always wondered what became of the Lector family :)

    (That was fun to read, but I've suddenly decided to skip the meat sandwich and I may just have soup for lunch !!)

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      Hi Mark, I'm having a salad myself. :) The Lector family goes on and on!


      I'll get the hang of 'reply' ing to these comments some day! LOL

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  15. Chrys FeyJune 12, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Braised heart? I think I'll pass. haha

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 2:53 PM

      Don't blame you! I would too! Hey Chrys, great blog today. I know the rule of commenting say that's the worst thing you can leave on someone's blog, but since it's mine. I'll do as I please. Loved your birthday tribute to Anne Frank!

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  16. Karen Elizabeth BrownJune 12, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Ah! Hannibal had a daughter! Daddy's little girl, following in his footsteps. Scary!

    http://www.karenelizabethbrown.com

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 12, 2015 at 2:54 PM

      Daddy's little girl is a chip off the old block, for sure!

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  17. Sandra CrookJune 13, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    I'm not wild about braised heart at the best of times, even for the dog or the cat. And probably less so now. The cat sounds like a keeper though. :)

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 13, 2015 at 2:54 PM

      Dusty is for sure, thanks Sandra! Wouldn't eat it either.:)

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  18. Mina LoboJune 14, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    That's wonderfully creepy. I thought the phrase, "The aroma of baking bread and braised heart had replaced the smell of blood and bleach." was particularly well-turned. Chilling, but very well-turned!

    Have you been watching NBC's "Hannibal?" If not, I highly recommend it; the first two seasons are free if you have Amazon Prime. Visually stunning, brilliantly written, magically acted. And the way Hannibal prepares his dishes: poetry. Disturbing poetry, like Baudelaire, but poetry nonetheless. :-)

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 14, 2015 at 11:34 PM

      No, I honestly try to avoid the things that scare me. LOL Thanks for stopping by Mina. So good to hear from you!

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  19. margireneJune 15, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Yikes! Gruesome story, but entertaining. Love the cat.

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  20. Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsJune 15, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Dear Yolanda,

    Welcome to Friday Fictioneers!

    The most infamous line from the movie Fried Green Tomatoes comes to mind, "The secret's in the sauce." That's one way to take care of Clive's two-timing heart.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 17, 2015 at 9:04 PM

      Thank you Rochelle, I look forward to the challenges - it all makes me a better writer.
      Alas, poor Clive now he's part of the sauce. :)

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  21. Vinay Leo R.June 15, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Scary! But I like the cat, and the idea of the story!

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  22. P.S. JoshiJune 16, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Ugh! He should have checked into her family history a bit more. He certainly payed dearly for cheating on her. I don't want to hear what happened to the heart. Well done, Yolanda. :) --- Suzanne

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJune 17, 2015 at 9:06 PM

      Thanks Suzanne, I won't tell you then. ::) But yes, he paid dearly!

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