When I first saw this picture, my reaction was, like everyone else, “What is this?” Then I realized it was the perfect photo prompt because it could pretty much be anything. This story is rather meta, so I apologize to those who aren’t familiar with the other Friday Fictioneers writers. To the group, I can only say I wish I could have included everyone but, well, we only have so many words to work with.
copyright Kent Bonham, who really took the picture.
Indefinable Allure
Rochelle wandered disconsolately along the beach. The Friday Fictioneers movie had hit a snag: few directors were interested in a 100-word script.
Still, casting was going well. She’d convinced Russell and Perry to play the rebellious teenagers and Doug would do well as the shaman. Elephant had agreed to play the murderer—a little too quickly, she thought—but then again, an Elephant can’t refuse the role of a lifetime. Then there was KZ’s character…Rochelle shuddered.
She glimpsed something lying on the sand. It was grotesque, unidentifiable…perfect. The directors could wait. She now had the perfect movie poster.
October 2nd, 2014 at 3:20 pm
Ha… I just read KZ’s story .. and yes they are there are perfect reasons to shudder.
October 2nd, 2014 at 4:15 pm
🙂 I hope everyone takes my story in the spirit it was intended. And yes, I love her work, but it’s creepy as heck sometimes (which means she’s doing it well).
October 2nd, 2014 at 9:37 pm
You know, Dave, that’s actually a fun story! Good for you! Thinking outside the box is good. This photo really forced it out of a lot of people this week.
October 2nd, 2014 at 10:45 pm
Yeah, it was a really challenging one, since there are no obvious stories in it, meaning there are a lot more. Great shot.
October 3rd, 2014 at 2:43 am
Enjoyed the read. Bringing in all of KZs characters was truly brilliant.
October 3rd, 2014 at 8:25 pm
Hey, I love her stuff. 🙂
October 4th, 2014 at 2:39 am
I too. 🙂
October 3rd, 2014 at 6:14 am
Dear David,
I give this story two thumbs up. Although, if I were walking along the beach, I’d, at some point, dive in for a long swim. I know it’s only 100 words. If you had more words the reader would see the snorkeling equipment under my arm. 😉 Great casting. I can’t stop laughing. 😀 😀 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
October 3rd, 2014 at 8:25 pm
Well, if it were a movie, that would be the establishing shot, you coming out from snorkeling perhaps. Glad you liked it. It was fun to write. 🙂
October 3rd, 2014 at 6:14 am
Dear David,
Two thumbs up for this story. This is one of your best pieces ever and I’m not saying this because you put me in it. Brilliant work re KZ and Rochelle. I think you just earned a spot as executive producer. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
October 3rd, 2014 at 8:23 pm
Hmm, that sounds good to me. 🙂 We could do a whole series of 100-word movies.
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:16 pm
What a fun romp, David! This prompt is inspiring some excellent flashes this week, and this is a leader among them.
All my best,
Marie Gail
October 4th, 2014 at 4:50 am
fantastic story Davie 🙂
October 5th, 2014 at 8:26 pm
🙂 Thanks!
October 4th, 2014 at 5:41 am
Some people saw a feather, some a leaf, and I saw a mussel shell, so at least we meet on the beach theme! Clever 100-worder.
October 5th, 2014 at 8:25 pm
Yeah, this one was whatever you wanted, I think. I want to know what it really is now though.
October 4th, 2014 at 2:23 pm
Ha! This is great, David. Very clever. KZ always makes me shudder. I laughed about Elephant being the murderer.
October 5th, 2014 at 8:25 pm
It seemed to fit his typical stories. 🙂 I wish I could have made this longer and put in a lot more people.
October 4th, 2014 at 2:26 pm
No question Russell and I could play the rebellious teenagers, but I would be the younger and sexier one. And Kz makes me shudder all the time! Actually they all do, not exclusing Rochelle. Maybe especially Rochelle. What a creative use of the weirdo prompt; Hey, Ma, I’m in the movies!
October 5th, 2014 at 8:24 pm
Hey, I think we could do it. We have enough fodder every week to make some awesome short films. Now we just need a wealthy backer to get the ball going…Do you know Bill Gates cell phone number, by any chance?
October 4th, 2014 at 5:15 pm
So fun – your characters were right on the mark. And I don’t think any of them are offended.
October 5th, 2014 at 8:23 pm
Thanks. I don’t think it was much liked outside of our group since there are inside jokes, but oh well. Glad you liked it. 🙂
October 5th, 2014 at 11:04 pm
Perfect, Amy! And very clever.
Lily
October 5th, 2014 at 11:27 pm
Thanks! My name’s David though. 😉
October 6th, 2014 at 12:38 am
Sorry! It’s the wine, only the wine!
Lily
October 6th, 2014 at 8:29 pm
haha, no problem. 🙂
October 6th, 2014 at 12:37 pm
Elephant is the perfect murderer!
October 6th, 2014 at 8:36 pm
🙂 I thought so, although if our stories are any indication, there are a lot of potential suspects here on the Friday Fictioneers lineup.
October 6th, 2014 at 4:14 pm
Favorite line…will be no surprise…elephant had agreed to play the murderer. Talk about images…he was elephant after all. Bet he had a lot of time between gigs.
October 6th, 2014 at 8:43 pm
That’s true. No one suspects the elephant, or everyone? 🙂
October 6th, 2014 at 9:42 pm
Dear David, Cute story and I love that you named some of your characters! Very clever indeed – I would volunteer to play the murdered dead person. Nan 🙂
October 6th, 2014 at 11:37 pm
Well, if it’s going to be a Friday Fictioneers movie, it needs at least one murder victim. 🙂 You may be called on to come back as a ghost too at some point.