Hello beautiful people!
It’s been a very long time since I was here and I’m not going to lie, I’m feeling very rusty. But I am back to have another go and I’m looking forward to reading some fabulous flash fiction!
As always, we are given our photo prompt by our wonderful Friday Fictioneer leader, Rochelle . The rules are to write a story in 100 words, using the photo prompt as inspiration.
So here is my attempt for this week. I hope you enjoy it.:)
PHOTO PROMPT © Ceayr
Wishful Thinking.
Connor throws his coin into the fountain.
He’s made his wish.
His little brother George pokes him with the plastic dinosaur, again.
Connor snatches the toy, holding it over the edge.
Georges’ bottom lip quivers.
The dinosaur drops with a splash and then sinks.
George leans over the rough stone.
With a little nudge, he tips.
His cry is muffled by the water.
A hand on his back, pushing down.
‘Connor!’
His mother pulls George out of the water.
‘What the hell happened?’
‘He fell in.’
Conner’s parent’s glance at each other, then him.
They’re nervous.
They should be.
Word count: 99
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read my offering! If you fancy reading some more stories from the Friday Fictioneers please click here, you won’t be disappointed!
Thoughts and well wishes are with everyone xxx
I’m playing the part of Lady Punnet in this fantastic musical. To book tickets click here!
heidibusbybrown 
Are you Connor’s name isn’t Daemeon?
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He could be his half brother🤣🤣
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🙂
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Sinister! I think I know that kid 🤣 great story, gets you thinking…
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Thank you so much! I was originally trying to write something fun…uplifting…then this happened 🙂
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😂😂 always the way! You captured their discomfort at the end really well…along with the final threat from the last line…perfect!
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Dear Heidi,
It’s good to see you back. This story makes me think of The Bad Seed. One of the creepiest movies ever. Well constructed 100 words, You’re not as rusty as you might think.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good one, Heidi. That boy is headed for trouble.
With brothers like that, who needs enemies.
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What a little terror! Good capture of young siblings.
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Blimey, you’re back with a bang and no mistake! Time to bring in the child psychologists, I reckon. Nice one, and good to see you back 🙂
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Rusty, hmm?
I dread to think what will happen to these rival siblings once your pen is sharpened.
I love your casual description of the callousness sometimes found in children.
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Wow… if that is rusty, can’t wait to see what you do when you don’t feel that!
What a horrid boy. This takes brotherly shenanigans to another level.
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Dark! Glad he didn’t get what he wished for. Good luck with the show 🙂
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