Wednesday, 22 July 2020

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT - 100 word story

The shenanigans continue in the world of the Little People.
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields


HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT


Paddy the Leprechaun put his paintbrush down with a self-congratulatory grunt. His little face scrunched into a smile.
McSpud wandered in. 'Ah, there you are, Paddy. Painting, are ye?'
Paddy handed McSpud a tankard of Poitin. 'What d'ye think?'
McSpud took an appreciative gulp of Paddy's brew. 'Sure, it's colourful. What is it after being then, Paddy?'
Paddy's smile broadened. 'You can't tell?'
'I can't, Paddy.'
Paddy picked up the rainbow coloured item and declaimed, 'may I present Seamus the Gobshite's Pot of Gold.'
'Ah, jaysus,' said McSpud.
Paddy took a satisfied swig of Poitin and winked at McSpud.



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


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58 comments:

  1. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields22 July 2020 at 13:18

    Dear Susan,

    No wonder Paddy's picture is hard to decipher. Drinking something that's 40-90% alcohol is liable to distort anyone's vision. I love the little people stories.

    Shalom

    Rochelle

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    1. Susan A Eames22 July 2020 at 16:31

      Not a picture - but the actual item, Rochelle. Sorry if I didn't make it clear in the story. :)

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  2. Iain Kelly22 July 2020 at 13:24

    Fun story and characters :-)

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    1. Susan A Eames22 July 2020 at 16:32

      Thanks, Iain. I enjoy writing about these little characters.

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  3. Neil MacDonald22 July 2020 at 13:38

    A wee tipple helps you see what others can't

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  4. Tannille22 July 2020 at 13:46

    What characters. The rivalry lives on. ��

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  5. Trent McDonald22 July 2020 at 14:22

    Oh, oh, I'm sure the revenge of Seamus will be nasty...

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    1. Susan A Eames22 July 2020 at 16:33

      He has to find his multi-coloured pot first. :)

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  6. Keith's Ramblings22 July 2020 at 14:26

    Lovely fun-filled story and you got the dialect to a tee!

    Here's mine!

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    1. Susan A Eames22 July 2020 at 16:33

      Thanks, Keith. (Helps that I live in Ireland.) :)

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  7. Linda22 July 2020 at 17:42

    These characters are becoming well-loved, something to look forward to each week :)

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 15:43

      Thanks for the endorsement, Linda. I was wondering if this story line was becoming a little tired.

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  8. plaridel22 July 2020 at 21:55

    he isn't lost for words. is he? :)

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 15:43

      No, he isn't - and I toned his language down a bit!

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  9. Jade Li22 July 2020 at 22:04

    Those three have a lot of fun tormenting each other don't they :)

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  10. Dale22 July 2020 at 23:11

    I am absolutely loving all these stories, Susan!

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  11. Unknown22 July 2020 at 23:30

    Your Little People stories always bring a smile. Thank you.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 16:19

      Thank you! Always nice to know when I've made someone smile. :)

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  12. Doodle T23 July 2020 at 03:28

    A chuckle for sure...not sure on all the language, but whatever they're saying it is as colorful as the paint palette...fun very fun!

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 16:21

      Sorry if you had trouble following their speech patterns. It reflects how the Irish speak.

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  13. Unknown23 July 2020 at 07:19

    Fun little people :)
    - Justjoyfulness

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  14. Darlene23 July 2020 at 08:34

    I just love these stories! I have a number of Irish friends and they talk just like that! Clever little folks.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 16:23

      Thank you, Darlene. The Irish do indeed talk like that. (Feel free to let me know when these stories start to bore you.) :)

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  15. C. E. Ayr23 July 2020 at 11:06

    Fun stuff, Susan

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 16:24

      Thanks, CE - I enjoy writing these stories, but I do need to know that my readers enjoy them too!

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  16. Bill23 July 2020 at 12:22

    That made me smile, but imbibing leprechauns have that effect on me. Good one.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 16:24

      He he - they certainly do enjoy a drop of the hard stuff!

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  17. Helen Laycock23 July 2020 at 13:20

    Sounds tasty! Bet they see the world through rose-coloured spectacles after a tipple of the Poitin.

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    1. Susan A Eames23 July 2020 at 16:25

      Rose-coloured - and probably technicoloured too! :)

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  18. liz young23 July 2020 at 14:43

    An entire tankard of poitin would inspire anybody!

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  19. tedstrutz23 July 2020 at 20:41

    I did enjoy your story.

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  20. draliman24 July 2020 at 07:03

    Hey, he can't go around painting all over someone's stash. He's gone too far this time :-)

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  21. Sandra Crook24 July 2020 at 10:54

    Lovely little characters.

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    1. Susan A Eames24 July 2020 at 14:20

      Thank you, Sandra. They're fun to write about.

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  22. Vartika Goyal24 July 2020 at 12:22

    Nice fun story.. love your dialect

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    1. Susan A Eames24 July 2020 at 14:20

      Thanks, Vartika. Speech patterns taken direct from the Emerald Isle. :)

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  23. Birgit24 July 2020 at 16:00

    I would love to try that rainbow drink

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  24. Na'ama Yehuda24 July 2020 at 23:36

    Nothing like a bit of art to brighten the end of the rainbow ... ;)

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  25. Curlytop25 July 2020 at 18:40

    I was hoping he'd painted a pot of gold that came alive when touched.
    There must have been green beer in his mug blurry his vision.
    Nicely done ... Isadora 😎

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  26. Michael Wynn26 July 2020 at 10:55

    Great stuff, I'm pleased these little fellas haven't stopped narking each other.

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  27. Woman Walks Dog26 July 2020 at 14:09

    A fun story Susan - most entertaining.

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  28. Subroto26 July 2020 at 15:53

    Ha! Ha! A few more tankards of Poitin and he will be painting the world red.

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  29. Nobbinmaug26 July 2020 at 21:08

    Uh-oh, the gold hiding has turned into a drinking game. That can only lead to more shenanigans.

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