John Black always kept his implements in the finest condition, each one hanging on the rack with incredible precision like soldiers standing at attention.
His tools were always lined up by size, depending on his needs. They were clean and sharp at all times, at the ready whenever he needed them.
There were saws that could cut down the largest tree and mallets meant for pounding huge spikes into posts. He had screwdrivers and files of every shape and size, pliers to yank out the largest of nails and wrenches to loosen pipes rusted together for years. His planes could shave off the thinnest slice of wood and his blades could cut through the toughest leather.
John Black scrubbed his tools clean after each use; they were gleaming, just waiting for his next job. Whenever the call came, he was ready.
The calls came every day and into the night; John Black was a busy man. No one ever called him; he found his own clientele.
John Black was not a carpenter or a plumber; no, his job was of a different nature and his instruments were weapons meant to inflict the most pain a human could endure. For you see, John Black was a psychopath, a stalker of the innocent, a torturer and a murderer.
Oh, yes, his tools served him well, sated his sadistic needs. His victims were so easy to find for John Black was an unassuming man.
John Black lives everywhere so keep your doors locked and never go out alone, even to check your mailbox for he could be living right next door. And October is his favorite month, his time to spill as much blood as possible.
Scary business, isn’t it?
NAR © 2022
Written for Sadje’s What do you see #154
The Elephant's Trunk 
OOh, how dark and creepy! Great entry to the prompt (and perfect read for October). KL ❤
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Oooh, did I have fun writing this one! Glad you enjoyed it. Got my blood pumping! Thanks, KL 😎
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Brilliant stuff! 😁 Love it when the creativity takes over. KL ❤️
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Great halloween story with Mr. Black’s tool shed right in time for the day of the dead.. Remind me not to visit him… 😂. Great take on the prompt my friend💞
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Thanks, Cindy G. It’s fun to write about gore every once in a while and I definitely had fun with this one. 😎 🪓 🔨 🪚
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This is frighteningly brilliant. We’ve been warned!
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Thank you, Keith! I’ve been called many things before but “frighteningly brilliant” was never one of them. I’ll take it! 🌟
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I have read many poetic and other responses to this prompt, but the way you have weaved an interesting story around it is marvellous. Good one, Nancy 👌💖
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Thank you so much, KK. That means a great deal to me. Thanks for reading and commenting. 🌟
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Drat, it is time to go out to the mail box…
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Be very, very careful! 😳
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I am armed with a nicely polished screwdriver…
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I should have got it earlier, … no working tradesman has time to have his workshed in such perfect order …
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Good point and thanks for the video!
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You’re welcome Nancy
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Beautiful carpenter tools hanging on the track lined up by size. Beautiful photo of tools. I like. Nice sharing it’s tools useful & doing work .
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Perfect seasonal twist on this image Nancy. Well done my friend. Thanks for joining in
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YIKES
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Having the right tools makes all the difference. 😲
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excellent… and excellent!
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Thank you … and thank you! John Black’s the kinda guy who really gets under your skin 🤣
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