Thursday, September 24, 2015

VANITY

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

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:

Rochelle Wisoff-Fields said...

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

C. E. Ayr said...

I found this hilarious, from the over the top opening to the central image and the punchline.
Excellent!

C. E. Ayr said...

Oh go on, Mick, try a bit harder, this is funny!

Denise Covey said...

I love the image of carrying your head. Awesome. :-)
Like the new Zombie cover. Go Picmonkey!

Sandra Crook said...

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.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Carrying my head - funny!

Yolanda Renée said...

Hi Rochelle,
It's Halloween, well, almost. I figure anything is possible!

Yolanda Renée said...

LOL, I know how's she going to type with her hands full.

Yolanda Renée said...

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

Yolanda Renée said...

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.....

Yolanda Renée said...

Sandra, truly! Story would have gone in a totally different direction. Walking on her hands maybe?

Pat Hatt said...

She may be out of luck, but can hold her head high lol

Christine Rains said...

Ha! Carrying her head. Wow. Nicely done. :) Have a lovely weekend.

Susan Kane said...

Losing her head gives that phrase a whole new meaning.

The Happy Whisk said...

I agree with ce ayr, you can do it Mick. It's a great short clip and funny.

The Happy Whisk said...

Just bought it and uploaded it to my Kindle. We like to read before bed.

Wishing you lots and lots of sales.

Yolanda Renée said...

You are too sweet! Thanks a million, now to make a million sales! LOL

Yolanda Renée said...

Most definitely! LOL

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Christine, silly and fun!
You too!

Yolanda Renée said...

LOL, so true!

Unknown said...

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!

Rosey Pinkerton's blog

Maurice Mitchell said...

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.

Bodhirose said...

This is great! I wouldn't want any telltale stitches to show either...meanwhile I hope that nasty husband gets his due reward!

Deborah Drucker said...

Yes they should have listened to her. Gelatinous plops, yuck. Congratulations on When Zombies Attack!

Dale said...

What a hoot and a half! A tad early for Hallowe'en but should get us in the mood!

draliman said...

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!

The Happy Whisk said...

It was only 3 bucks. What a deal. Looking forward to reading them.

Here's to a million sales!

Yolanda Renée said...

I hope it's worth it - please let me know!
Love your new avatar! Pretty little witch cooking up something delicious!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Rosy, a good laugh is always important!

Yolanda Renée said...

Hi Maurice, thanks, not vanity to want it on, but maybe to worry about the scar, after all she's got big problems.

Yolanda Renée said...

I'm sure he will! Thanks Bodhirose.

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Deborah, this one actually took more courage than the others. :)

Yolanda Renée said...

September is always when I get the Halloween spirit! Hi Dale, thanks!

Yolanda Renée said...

Hi Alistair, thanks, you made me smile!

randi lee said...

"I gingerly carried my head." LOVE IT! You've quite the way of capturing one's attention!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Randi, it's important not to cause more damage. :)

Anonymous said...

Yikes, I hate it when you have to carry your head around! LOL good one.

Priceless Joy said...

I love the story Yolanda! Congratulations on the publishing of your book!

Robyn Campbell said...

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*

Deborah Drucker said...

You did great! And the last line about reattaching the head and hoping it would not leave ugly scars. Very good.

Dawn said...

OMG…that’s horrible! Lol