Rochelle at Friday Fictioneers has
challenged us with this photo prompt.
Here is my 100-word response.
“Good morning, Sunshine! Did you notice the wildflowers? It’s like they sprang up overnight. Itās awfully stuffy in here, don’t you think, Charlie? I’ll open the window a crack for some air if you promise to behave. One little yell from you and Iāll be forced to put your gag back in. Do you want that, Charlie? Ah, that’s a lovely breeze, isnāt it. Oh, now Charlie! You really shouldn’t have hollered like that! Just when I was gonna untie you. Why can’t you follow orders? That makes me angry. You remember what happens when Iām angry, donāt you, Charlie?”
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100 Words
This is Tom Petty and “Wildflowers”
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I’ve had almost this exact monologue, except in a very different context. I often threaten to muzzle Charlie when she barks, but we don’t even have a muzzle. Yours is much more sinister.
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I bet your Charlie sees right through you by now.
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She knows she’s the boss.
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Dear Nancy,
This is beyond creepy. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So glad you think so, Rochelle! Thanks!
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Oh boy! What a deceptive opening. Makes the revelation of the situation even more disturbing. Brrr.
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Oh, good! So glad you think so, Margaret!
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You pulled me in with the sunshine, then the horror of Charlieās situation hit home. Well told
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Thank you, Michael.
I blame all the rain we’ve been
having for my dark and dreary mood.
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Charlie might remember, but I don’t want to know! I’m guessing Charlie’s day isn’t going to get any better.
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And you’d be correct.
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LOL! Reminds me of the movie, “Misery.” Poor Charlie better get with the program.
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IKR! Never saw the movie but I read the book ages ago.
Charlie’s definitely had better days lol!
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True confession: I’ve never had the courage to read a Stephen King book. The movies are scary enough to know I’d be doomed to read the novels the movies are adapted from.
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I’m the other way around! I cover my eyes watching half the movies we put on! With a book, it’s all your imagination; with a movie, it’s all right there!
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Let’s just say I have a very vivid imagination that often works overtime.
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I can dig it!
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Sinister, but I love it. Well done š
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Thanks so much, KK. Sinister is a great compliment!
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Creeeeeeeepppppy!!!!
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Yeah, ain’t it though!
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Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!
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what did he do or didn’t do to deserve this punishment? inquiring minds wanted to know. š
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Sorry, but I’m not at liberty to reveal that information. š
Hmm, I never mentioned that Charlie is a ‘he’. š³
Some things are better left unknown. š¤
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Haha! I love it! ā¤ļøš¹
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I knew you would!
Right up your alley.
Thank you, Lesley! š š«
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Oh dear… this has the markings of a “Misery” story. Wondering if Charlie also wrote the wrong ending to a story š Nicely done, Nancy! You are rather wicked!!
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Thanks, Dale! Something tells me you like ‘wicked’.
It’s great fun writing stories like this, isn’t it? š
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Hmmmm…. I don’t know where you get such an idea š
And I wanted to say, I love Tom Petty so thank you for that!
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So, Charlie’s not your darlin’ š
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People sometimes need to be reminded not to cross a Sicilian. š
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Very sinister indeed š
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It isn’t going to be a stellar day for Charlie….
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I’m running away as fast as I can.
Thanks for the Tom Petty, one of my favorite songs of his.
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See D. See D run! Run, D! Run!
Charlie can’t run, being tied to a bed and all.
As my friend, Clive, said: Tom takes the edge off!
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Indeed!
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Sinister.
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Charlie’s in for it now….
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My first comment didn’t show. And maybe neither will this one. But this sounded like a sinister monologue and Charlie may be in a spot of bother here.
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Bothersome WP but you’re here now, Sandra. Thank you!
I can’t recall doing a monologue before and thought it would be a bit of fun. This is where it took me.
I do believe you are correct about Charlie; it’s not going to be a good day.
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A sinister monologue indeed.
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Thanks, Sandra.
Just found this comment in spam. Infuriating!
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Evil, or what! But Tom Petty is always good to hear š
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Oh yeah. Definitely evil but you’re right …. Tom takes the edge off!
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Oh no
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Charlie didn’t see the “Keep Out” signs. š
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Should have š
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Big sisters are such bullies. This was unsettling and reminds me of Stephen King’s book MISERY.
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Haha! Funny opening line!
Spot on about Misery; what a dreadful book/movie.
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Creepy. Someone needs help! Great dialogue.
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Thanks! I’m glad you thought it was creepy. š
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It would be a good setting to hold someone against their will… Frightening!
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Scream all you want; no one will hear you. š³
Thanks, Iain!
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Sinister. I can’t help but feel the narrator really wanted Charlie to do exactly that
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You’re on to something, Neil.
It’s all part of the ‘thrill’.
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Poor Charlie!
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I concur. Things are going downhill fast.
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