This week's 100-word Friday Fictioneer prompt can be found at
http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/flash-fiction/vertigo/
http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/flash-fiction/vertigo/
The Heist
Sirens wailed in pursuit as he raced through the streets, tires screaming in protest at his haste because he had never expected Agents to be waiting for him, but it didn’t take long to lose them and soon he pulled into The Park and, snatching the precious valise and slinging it over his shoulder, he leapt from the car and sprinted to the ball field searching for the rope ladder he knew was waiting to take him away, but when he finally reached the hatch his heart stopped because something was horribly wrong.
This wasn't the MetLife blimp he had ordered!
Hey Scott,
ReplyDeleteI like the Faulknerian single sentence rush of words that gives the story the appropriate urgency. Another insurance man trying to flee with our money!
Thanks, Carlos. I purposefully tried the single sentence approach, and am glad the first reader picked up on it. I liked your story, too
DeleteOops, mine is at:http://repuestodelatabla.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/friday-fictioneer-100-word-story-airship/
ReplyDeletelaughs! :)
ReplyDeletehttp://writersclubkl.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/friday-fictioneer-spread-your-wings-and-fly/
Glad you enjoyed it ...
DeleteHehe - a great heist foiled by the wrong company! :) Well done!! Here's mine: http://theforgottenwife.com/2012/06/07/friday-fictioneers-6812/
ReplyDeleteFoiled, indeed. I liked yours, too
DeleteDear Scott,
ReplyDeleteI think it is very clever AND funny!
thanks for reading & commenting on mine. Here's the link for others. http://russellgayer.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Russell ... I suggest anyone reading this who hasn't looked at Russell's yet should hustle over there and check it out.
DeleteHAHAHA - and let the hijinks ensue! Well sped, sir.
ReplyDeleteKathy
http://notforallmarkets.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/on-the-bright-side/
Thanks, Kathy. I'm afraid speed didn't have too much to do with anything, however.
DeleteHi Scott,
ReplyDeleteGood escape story, very exciting, with a nice twist of humor for good measure. Thanks for reading and commenting on my story.
Thank you ... i don't think my protagonist finds much humor in his situation, but I'm glad you liked the wry twist.
DeleteServes him right.
ReplyDeleteHere's my take: http://logo-ligi.com/2012/06/08/radiant-flight/
Maybe ... (it all depends on what it is that he's stealing, or from whom he's stealing it). Anyway, thanks for the comment and for reading my tale. Your poem is exceptional!
DeleteLove it. Nice twist at the end. Have a feeling, the agents got a tip and ordered the right blimp...LOL. Here's mine:
ReplyDeletewww.triplemoonstar.blogspot.com
Yup ... I suspect the thief wasn't as clever as he thought he was. Thanks for the kind words, I'm off to yours right now ...
DeleteSharp and crisp. Divine justice.
ReplyDeletewww.rochelle-wisoff.blogspot.com/2012/06/wings.html
Thanks for stopping by, Rochelle. It's a pleasant surprise to hear that my writing is sharp and crisp. I'm off to yours, right now ...
DeleteI think I might have ended it with the 'something was horribly wrong ....' it was intriguing and made me want to read more - thanks for sharing it :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Scott! this was perfect! Funny and challenging to read, with your speedy one sentence running on through the car chase, almost like those one take film shots that we all admire.
ReplyDeleteThe hilarious twist at the end - in fact, the hilarious idea of a Blimp being the getaway vehicle, was delicious!
Thank you for your much appreciated comments on my story.
See you next week,
Lindaura
and for those who have not stopped by yet:
http://fictionvictimtoo.blogspot.com
Thanks, Linda. For those who haven't yet read her wonderful take on this week's prompt, I suggest you follow the link she provided and check it out!
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