I suspect my theme this week will be repeated by other Friday Fictioneers. Hey ho - I'm afraid I can't look at this photo and write about anything else!
PUNGENT POWER
Frantic knocking woke Batty Patty.
Randolph was on her door step, hyperventilating. 'The rumours are true, Patty.'
'You were dreaming, laddie.'
'No! I saw one! Everyone knows you have special powers, Patty. Please help me.'
Patty sighed. 'Here.' She handed him a garlic bulb. 'Crush one clove, add boiling water and drink the infusion. Then thread another clove onto string to hang around your neck. They hate garlic.'
'I can't thank you enough, Patty.'
'Off you go.'
At this rate the whole village was going to turn rather pungent until the scare subsided.
Patty shook her head and smiled.
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Yup. Vampires were my first thought too
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for vampire stories (if you'll excuse the pun).
ReplyDeleteYep, that's were I went as well, and, you are right, a lot of us did...
ReplyDeleteToo tempting, wasn't it? :)
DeleteGarlic for making them avoid as they hate garlic :)
ReplyDeleteMany do. But, it does have its powers!
Nice one, Susan!
Yes, I love the stuff - good taste and very good for your body. (And that's one of the good things about wearing a mask: I don't have to worry about breathing garlic fumes on anyone!)
DeleteDear Susan,
ReplyDeleteAn aromatic town for sure...whether or not the rumors are true, they're safe. Yep...a common theme this week. No less entertaining.
Shalom,
Rochelle
He he - if there are any vampires around in Patty's town, they'll soon skedaddle!
DeleteA picture of garlic - of course we were going to embrace vampires this week! Nicely done, hope Patty can cope!
ReplyDeleteIt was inevitable! Patty will just keep handing out the garlic to quell the panic whether she thinks there's a genuine threat or not. :)
DeleteNow they'll be forced to practice social distancing too, thanks to all that garlic ��
ReplyDeleteNo, they'll be grand. The magic of garlic is that you can't smell it on someone else's breath if you reek of it too. :)
DeleteI enjoyed the "Batty Patty/laddie" opening. I hope Batty Patty is charging and mouthwash is included in her wares.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback. Parsley is said to be good for neutralising the odour. :)
Deletep.s. hate how the spell check on here underscores my English spelling as wrong - it isn't!
I've not read any other posts today that involved vampires. This is nicely done. Thank you, Alicia
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alicia. (There are quite a few on this theme, just wait and see.)
Deletewho would have thought? it can be good for social distancing in this time of the pandemic too. :)
ReplyDeleteEncourage more mask wearing perhaps, which would be a very good thing! :)
DeleteI wonder if Patty owns shares in the local garlic factory... :-)
ReplyDeleteHe he - well if she doesn't, they should put her on commission.
DeleteThe way I saw it this week's stories were going to be about vampires or cooking. I liked your take. The town is going to reek.
ReplyDelete- Tannille
It was inevitable, Tannille. Thanks for the feedback.
DeleteYes, hooray for garlic.
ReplyDeletePatty seems rather unperturbed by the whole thing... An interesting vampiric take.
ReplyDeleteAh, that's because she knows it's all nonsense! :)
DeleteSeems to me she could have a nice little business there!
ReplyDeleteYes, Batty Patty is the 'go to' person for all things strange and magical!
DeleteJust like masks and Covid! If everyone wore one the scare would be over asap.
ReplyDeleteHa ha - that's one way of looking at it. :)
DeleteYou certainly are not alone in your visit with the vampires this week. What I've enjoyed so much is that they're quite light-hearted, a lot of fun to read :)
ReplyDeleteYes, you're right, but things could change, story-wise, come Halloween!
DeleteBatty Patty will certainly have her hands full and the townsfolk will be stinky! Creative vampire story.
ReplyDeleteHe he - she figures it's harmless - even good for them!
DeleteHm. I wonder a little if Batty Patty might be pulling some kind of clever scam here. And I love the fun in wondering!
ReplyDeleteAnne from annehiga.com
Oh, now that's not something she would do! I should know: I created her! :)
DeleteGoing to be quite the sensory delight, this village.
ReplyDeleteIf you can't beat 'em, join 'em!
DeleteA charming tale, makes the world of vampires sort of homely. Francine Angelcakes
ReplyDeleteThat's Batty Patty for you. Thanks for the feedback, Francine.
DeleteI'm sure as a garlic stockist you'd be very opular in a town inflicted with vampires. Funy tale, Susan.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's fortunate that garlic can be stored for months! Thanks for commenting, Michael. :)
DeleteDid she at least get some money off him for her advice? At least they are listening to her. True vampires or scared villages aside. A fun piece.
ReplyDeleteKnowing Batty Patty, I doubt if she charged him for the garlic. Thanks for the feedback, Laurie.
DeletePatty seems to be having lots of fun with this! "Batty Patty" has a nice ring to it.
ReplyDeleteShe is, Magarisa. I created 'Batty Patty' a few stories ago and have resurrected her a couple of times. I doubt if this will be the last time either.
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