Wednesday 15 April 2020

UPPING THE ANTE - 100 word story

In a bid to continue writing on a humorous theme and avoid depressing stories relating to the C word, I decided to write a sequel to last week's story. 


PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot


UPPING THE ANTE


'Paddy, you didn't!' McSpud nearly choked on his tankard of Poitin.
Paddy stroked his ginger beard. 'Sure, and why wouldn't I?'
'It's against our rules.'
'That gobshite, Seamus, started it. He stole and hid my Pot of Gold. All I've done is return the compliment.'
'But Seamus only hid yours in a garden.'
Paddy fixed McSpud with a beady eye. 'So, you might say, I've upped the ante.'

Seamus stared at the distant city. Jaysus! How the feck was he supposed to find his Pot of Gold amongst that lot?
Seamus rued the day he'd tricked another Leprechaun.



p.s. Poitin is Irish Moonshine, usually distilled from potatoes and a favoured drink of Leprechauns.


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 


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55 comments:

  1. Dear Susan,

    I appreciate your avoidance of you-know-what. ;) I could envision these two leprechauns. I really enjoyed their banter.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  2. A nice connection with last week's challenge too

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    1. I couldn't resist it as it felt like last week's story needed more of a conclusion.

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  3. I loved the language! gobshite - I have to remember that one.

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    1. If there's one thing about the Irish, it's their colourful use of language. :)

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  4. Leprechauns at war - this could get very messy! :-)

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    1. Ha ha - I suppose it depends on whether Seamus can find his Pot of Gold in the city.

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  5. Great fun. Enjoyed it. And it's not only the Little People who go in search of that pot of gold in the big city.

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  6. As you sow, so you reap!
    Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, will be tough to find in the city :)

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    1. Yes, Seamus has quite a challenge on his gnarly little hands.

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  7. Ha! And so the vendetta continues! As you say - don't mess with the leprechauns :)
    Great, fun story Susan

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    1. Thanks, Lynn. It seemed only right to give Paddy a chance to get his own back on Seamus :)

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  8. So much fun, these two! I hope you'll continue to use them. They make me smile.

    I avoided the "C" word, too. Tired of it.

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    1. Thanks, Linda. Careful what you wish for! :)

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  9. Those 2 better leave off the potato still or they will e seeing a lot more than just their pot of gold.I enjoyed the 2nd part.

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    1. Ha ha - yes, they probably need to watch their intake! Thanks for commenting, Birgit.

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  10. I love this. The leprechaun rivalry, "gobshite," "McSpud." Well done.

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  11. I love this, Susan! Excellent part two!!

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  12. You have me clicking my heels after reading this one. Your dialogue and descriptions are precious. Slainte'!

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  13. i wonder what comes up next. i'll be waiting with bated breath. :)

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    1. Hmm, might depend on next week's photo prompt whether this is going to turn into a serial. :)

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  14. I never knew there was a setting making others sign in to wordpress. I mean I have been directed to some sights but I didn't know that is what it was. I hope that is not the case with me. Comment back so I know. Great writing by the way!

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    1. Thanks, Christine. I'll see if I can find you. :)

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  15. Ha! If you hid it on the roof of my building, leave a little note, will ya? A couple of these golden coins would go a long way, me thinks ... ;)

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    1. He he - that won't work with Leprechauns I'm afraid. They are very protective of their Pots of Gold. :)

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  16. Hee, maybe he could slam his shillelagh on the ground and a rainbow will lead him back to his stash :-)

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  17. There's a challenge ahead, I think. Good luck to him.

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    1. A challenge and a lesson learnt for Seamus :)

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  18. I love this little story full of Irish charm and language. Thanks for entertaining us. We need it!

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    1. Thanks, Darlene - happy to know I've entertained you.

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  19. That brought a smile to my face! A lovely little tale.

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  20. Tricked.
    Typical.
    Ironical, right?

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    1. I would have given this story the title: Biter Bit, bit I've used that one already. :)

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  21. A whole tankard of poteen? They'll go blind!

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    1. Ah, but Leprechauns have strong constitutions!

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  22. Teehee! You avoided the C word, only to replace it with the f word. I love your whimsical sequel to last week's story!

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    1. Thanks, Penny - it was fun to write. (I rather see it as the L word!)

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  23. You've made these little guys very real to me.

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  24. I would blame the booze... what will be the next escalation.

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    1. The mind boggles as to what might happen next!

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  25. A quirky tale Susan : moral of the story, don't mess with the leprechauns !

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    1. Too true, Patience. They're tricky little 'divils'.

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  26. Ha! Ha! It might be easier to find things with moonshine :-)

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