I am thrilled to announce that my book of short stories
WHEN ZOMBIES ATTACK
is now available on Amazon Kindle!
And now for today's post!
Friday Fictioneers!
Hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
WHEN ZOMBIES ATTACK
is now available on Amazon Kindle!
And now for today's post!
Friday Fictioneers!
Hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
A flash fiction challenge of 100 words or less
The photo prompt copyright to The Reclining Gentleman.
© The Reclining Gentleman
VANITY
I walked towards traffic; my blood trailing in gelatinous plops would soon be washed away. The sky darkened above a layer of nimbus clouds that looked ready to release a deluge of biblical proportion.
Why wouldn't they believe me when I told them he was violent? The life of the party, the man who went out of his way for others had decided I no longer deserved to live. Well, I'd show him.
The hospital was just ahead. I gingerly carried my head. I wondered if the doctors could reattach it without leaving ugly scars.
Vanity is such a curse.
100 words
Yolanda Renée
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41 comments:
Dear Yolanda Renee,
That's quite a visual. I'm wondering how this person is carrying her head and still living. Definitely fiction. And quite a unique take on the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I found this hilarious, from the over the top opening to the central image and the punchline.
Excellent!
Oh go on, Mick, try a bit harder, this is funny!
I love the image of carrying your head. Awesome. :-)
Like the new Zombie cover. Go Picmonkey!
Good job it wasn't her legs he cut off then. Certainly different, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a successful conclusion to her plight.
Carrying my head - funny!
Hi Rochelle,
It's Halloween, well, almost. I figure anything is possible!
LOL, I know how's she going to type with her hands full.
Thanks ce ayr,
I saw myself walking along this lonely bridge and wondered why - and what would my concern be? Vanity is a curse when it's your top priority! LOL
Hi Denise,
It's what I saw - it's what I wrote!
Thanks, I thought the cover came out better too. Notice the beam of pink light coming from the main tower? Hmm.....
Sandra, truly! Story would have gone in a totally different direction. Walking on her hands maybe?
She may be out of luck, but can hold her head high lol
Ha! Carrying her head. Wow. Nicely done. :) Have a lovely weekend.
Losing her head gives that phrase a whole new meaning.
I agree with ce ayr, you can do it Mick. It's a great short clip and funny.
Just bought it and uploaded it to my Kindle. We like to read before bed.
Wishing you lots and lots of sales.
You are too sweet! Thanks a million, now to make a million sales! LOL
Most definitely! LOL
Thanks Christine, silly and fun!
You too!
LOL, so true!
I was so involved with this, and feeling the pain - until the end when I literally laughed out loud! Brilliant!
That gunshot made me jump! Seems the nasty man received an instant death penalty without the inconvenience of going to court!
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What vanity to want your head back on. My favorite line is "gelatinous plops would soon be washed away" since it's a powerful word picture.
This is great! I wouldn't want any telltale stitches to show either...meanwhile I hope that nasty husband gets his due reward!
Yes they should have listened to her. Gelatinous plops, yuck. Congratulations on When Zombies Attack!
What a hoot and a half! A tad early for Hallowe'en but should get us in the mood!
I was just thinking "it's all too common to show one face to the world and another behind closed doors" and then I read "I gingerly carried my head" and thought "whoa, what's going on here then?" :-)
From domestic violence to zombie craziness in one line, great twist to your story!
It was only 3 bucks. What a deal. Looking forward to reading them.
Here's to a million sales!
I hope it's worth it - please let me know!
Love your new avatar! Pretty little witch cooking up something delicious!
Thanks Rosy, a good laugh is always important!
Hi Maurice, thanks, not vanity to want it on, but maybe to worry about the scar, after all she's got big problems.
I'm sure he will! Thanks Bodhirose.
Thanks Deborah, this one actually took more courage than the others. :)
September is always when I get the Halloween spirit! Hi Dale, thanks!
Hi Alistair, thanks, you made me smile!
"I gingerly carried my head." LOVE IT! You've quite the way of capturing one's attention!
Thanks Randi, it's important not to cause more damage. :)
Yikes, I hate it when you have to carry your head around! LOL good one.
I love the story Yolanda! Congratulations on the publishing of your book!
Heading over to buy it, Yolanda. Can't wait to have a read. Wahoo. Congrats, buddy. I am thrilled for you. This will inspire me for the Halloween WEP challenge. The last three lines are heelarious. Great job. No head and worried about scars. *snort*
You did great! And the last line about reattaching the head and hoping it would not leave ugly scars. Very good.
OMG…that’s horrible! Lol
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