Wednesday, 27 February 2019

KEEPING IT ZIPPED - 100 word story

I looked at this week's Friday Fictioneers photo prompt and sighed. What do I know about New Mexico? It took me a while to find an angle. I'd be interested to know what you think of my effort.
PHOTO PROMPT © Jean L. Hays



KEEPING IT ZIPPED


Badger and Mickey are proper scary dudes.
Many stories about them are fabrication, but some are the god's honest truth. And we're talking seriously bloody bone chilling stories.
There's a rumour about Chunky, hideous enough to give you nightmares. Dismemberment is one thing, but did they really make Chunky do those other things?
But the shop is shut. Chunky hasn't been seen for weeks and his wife is walking around like she's got the devil sitting on her shoulder.
I don't show curiosity. Word gets around. Speculating could trigger Badger and Mickey to come a-calling, so I keep it zipped.

I hope you enjoyed this story and I look forward to your comments. 


If you wish to read more Friday Fictioneers stories, you can find them listed HERE


If you'd like to join in the challenge, you'll find all the information posted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields 

- her blog is listed on 'My Blog List' on the right hand side of this page.


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55 comments:

  1. The Silver Fox27 February 2019 at 17:30

    I always wonder about the stories behind closed businesses. After reading this, maybe I'm better not knowing.

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  2. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields27 February 2019 at 18:39

    Dear Susan,

    Badger and Mickey sound like dudes to stay away from. Remember, the story doesn't have to be about the location. It's all about what YOU see and how it inspires you. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Susan A Eames27 February 2019 at 20:39

      Yes, you're right. Thanks for the pep talk, Rochelle. :)

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  3. Dale27 February 2019 at 20:40

    I think I'll just avoid this route, if you don't mind... I wouldn't want to accidentally scare these two peeps up...

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    1. Susan A Eames27 February 2019 at 20:51

      No, you'd want to keep your head down if you wound up down their way. :)

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  4. Iain Kelly27 February 2019 at 20:43

    Sounds like a couple of guys to avoid at all cost!

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    1. Susan A Eames27 February 2019 at 20:52

      Yep, they're a scary pair. Thanks for commenting, Iain.

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  5. liz young27 February 2019 at 22:34

    That's seriously scary, Susan.

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  6. Unknown28 February 2019 at 02:28

    I wrote about this prompt also and did not EVEN NOTICE the New Mexico part. LOL - Like yours, the few I have read have been scary or depressing. I guess that is what this picture conjures up. Scary story!!

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 09:04

      Yes, the photo sort of gave me the creeps, hence the subject matter. Thanks for commenting.

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  7. Alice Audrey28 February 2019 at 03:26

    A situation like that - might be better to leave town.

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 09:05

      Or don't run in those circles, Alice!

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    2. Alice Audrey28 February 2019 at 16:01

      Ah. So a bigger town than I was visualizing.

      Capcha just made me prove I'm human 7 times. It started to feel like a Facebook game.

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    3. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 16:40

      Alice, are you saying you had to click on a Capcha on my blog? I didn't set up Capcha for the comments!! I will investigate.

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    4. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 16:47

      Alice, I just checked my settings and this was turned on. I'm so sorry - but glad you mentioned it because I had no idea. It's now turned off... I hope!

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  8. Tannille28 February 2019 at 06:30

    Ohhhh this has a Twin Peaks feel. Enjoyed the story immensely.

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 09:07

      Really? I've never watched Twin Peaks as I don't think it's available on Irish tv. :) Thanks for commenting, Tannille.

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  9. draliman28 February 2019 at 08:04

    That's one scary town!

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 09:08

      Blame the photo for making me take this angle, Alistair. :)

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  10. Darlene28 February 2019 at 09:13

    Very good use of the prompt and of your imagination!!

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 10:28

      Thank you, Darlene - appreciate your feedback. :)

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  11. Abhijit Ray28 February 2019 at 11:56

    So Badger and Mickey made Chunky disappear and somehow you know how they did it?

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 14:27

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    2. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 15:15

      Well, I'm really not sure how to take your comment, Abhijit.
      The narrator says: There's a rumour about Chunky,... and goes on to hint at what the rumour is.
      So, why do you think that I - or perhaps you mean the narrator - 'somehow know how they did it'?

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  12. Sandra Crook28 February 2019 at 13:00

    Sounds like a terrific neighbourhood. Really folksy... :(

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 14:28

      Place to avoid if you're not part of the gang, Sandra. :)

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  13. Heather Austin28 February 2019 at 15:13

    I think I would keep it zipped and skip town!

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  14. Linda28 February 2019 at 16:11

    Creepy to the max! I think you succeeded quite well :)

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  15. Keith's Ramblings28 February 2019 at 16:58

    I'd keep it zipped too! That really is very scary!

    My FriFic tale!

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 17:01

      Glad I managed to convey the chilling elements effectively for you, Keith. :)

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  16. Patsy28 February 2019 at 20:22

    That reads like a part of a bigger, rather interesting, story.

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    1. Susan A Eames28 February 2019 at 20:40

      Yes, I'm sure it could be expanded - but probably not by me! Thanks for commenting, Patsy.

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  17. Penny Gadd28 February 2019 at 22:58

    That sounds like a dangerous place to live.

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    1. Susan A Eames1 March 2019 at 12:35

      Yes, the sort of place where you need to keep yourself to yourself!

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  18. plaridel1 March 2019 at 03:41

    like they say, curiosity killed the cat. it's better safe than sorry.

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    1. Susan A Eames1 March 2019 at 12:35

      You have to know when to keep your mouth shut, plaridel. Thanks for the comment.

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  19. Violet Lentz1 March 2019 at 10:32

    Nice. Deli cover for a "chop shop".. Nice...

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  20. Shirley1 March 2019 at 21:23

    Yikes. I'd keep my mouth shut too.

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    1. Susan A Eames2 March 2019 at 08:28

      Yes, anyone sensible would, wouldn't they, Shirley? Thanks for your comment.

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  21. Subroto2 March 2019 at 12:43

    Chunky is probably sleeping with the fishes as are others who disagreed with Badger and Mickey. Scary stuff.

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    1. Susan A Eames2 March 2019 at 14:27

      Yes, his disappearance doesn't bode well. Thanks for commenting, Subroto.

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  22. Lynn Love2 March 2019 at 14:55

    Love the voice here, that scary pair of fellas, the hints at the awful things they did. Makes my imagination run riot! Well done Susan

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    1. Susan A Eames3 March 2019 at 12:00

      Thanks for the feedback, Lynn. Glad you liked the story.

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  23. Gah Learner2 March 2019 at 23:30

    Scary and clever and amazing where the picture of a Deli t took you. ;)

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    1. Susan A Eames3 March 2019 at 12:01

      That's what I like about the Friday Fictioneers - I never know what sort of story I'm going to write. :)

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  24. Randy3 March 2019 at 03:23

    ZIP-pe-de-doo-dah!!!!
    All the way.

    Good read

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  25. Dawn4 March 2019 at 22:27

    When I first read the title I thought this was going in an entirely different direction. lol
    You surprised me!

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    1. Susan A Eames5 March 2019 at 10:38

      He he - now I wonder where you thought the story was going to go, Dawn! :)

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  26. Fatima Fakier5 March 2019 at 06:40

    I like where the prompt took you. Imaginative and creepy. Somehow Chunky sounds more scary to me. Maybe because it sounds like "Chucky".

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    1. Susan A Eames5 March 2019 at 10:39

      That's an interesting observation, Fatima. I hadn't thought of the similarity between Chunky and Chucky. Thanks for the feedback.

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Many thanks for commenting. I appreciate your feedback.

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