Our gracious host, Rochelle, at Friday Fictioneers
asks us to use the photo below as inspiration
to write creatively in 100 words or less while
making every word count. This is my flash.
“Frankie, com’ere. I got a thing.”
“Yeah, sure, Vinny. What kinda thing?”
“It’s in my car. Go on …. take a look.”
“Holy shit, Vinny! You offed Joey Mezzacapo’s brother?”
“Yeah. SOB was sticking his nose where it don’t belong. Now he ain’t got no nose.”
“Boss know about this, Vinny?”
“No. And he ain’t gonna know. Ain’t that right, Frankie?”
“Sure, Vin. I don’t know nothin’. But .… there could be trouble.”
“Maybe. But they gotta find him first!”
“Like I said, Vin. I don’t know nothin.”
“That’s good, Frankie. Now let’s go; this body ain’t gonna bury itself.”
NAR©2025
100 Words
This is “Theme Song From the Sopranos” by Alabama 3
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The music is as captivating as the series .
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The musical accompaniments I choose are just as important as my words. Thanks, Gerry.
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Dear Nancy,
I never saw the Sopranos, but have seen plenty of Mafioso movies and programs. Let’s just say you wrote a story I couldn’t refuse. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That was a classic answer, Rochelle, and one that gave me a good chuckle. I’m glad to know you enjoyed my story. Thanks so much.
Shalom
🕊️
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Excellent!
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Thanks very much, Dawn! I’m so pleased to know you enjoyed my story.
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Haven’t seen it but have seen The Godfather movies, Goodfellas, and The Irishman and get the gist.
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Growing up with people who talked like this has helped me greatly when writing this type of story. The Sopranos is excellent entertainment, Lisa.
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Excellent take! And I can hear the theme song from the Soprano’s now ringing in my ears. Maybe it’s time for another binge.
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That was such a great show. Thanks, Violet.
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great dialogue. well done.
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This was great fun for me, Plaridel. Thanks!
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Great voice, Nancy!
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Thanks, Gabi! This was fun; I channeled my late godfather’s mannerisms …. and by godfather, I mean that in the literal sense! 🕶️
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Oi! 😲😲😲
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This’d never happen in my neck of the woods. Not without a few Uffda and ya-you-betchas. 😂 Great sense of unique voice!
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No ya-you-betchas in New Jersey! 😂 If there’s woods, there’s probably a body buried. Just saying. Thanks very much, Liz!
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Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
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PS – How’d you make out with that other ‘thing’?
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Just tried it on my laptop! Added a block after the desired beginning excerpt, then typed “/” to bring up the dropdown for commands, typed to find the “More” command, and saved. Thank you for sharing the magic spell!
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Can also just create a new block (hit enter at desired spot) and type in “/more” and then remember to save the update. Yippee Skippy!
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Woot Woot!!
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Yes! This wa a game changer for me. Happy to share!
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Ahhh yes, that’s an excellent story-telling thing right there! 👏 👏 Well done, Nancy! ✨ 😀
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Thanks, Laura! I was feeling it! 😎
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That ain’t no everyday thing, tell you what. Vinny and Frankie best be particularly successful at making Joey’s brother disappear. Coz we know these things get found out on the usual.
Excellent dialogue-driven story, amica cara.
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These boys be thinking with their guns, if you know what I’m saying. It may be time to go to the mattresses.
God I loved that show!
Tanti grazi, caru amicu. The Siciliana is in the house!
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That they are. And I do know what you mean! Fuggedaboutit!
So did I!
Love the Siciliana spin 🙂
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I figured you might! 😁
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Like you doubted… 😉
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Who me? Nah! 😎
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😉
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I wouldn’t want to be in Frankie’s shoes, he knows too much.
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I hear ya, James. The guy is in knee deep.
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Dead bodies don’t bury themselves because they lack the necessary biological functions, including muscle movement and consciousness, required to dig a hole in the ground.
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No arguing that logic, Jim! Somehow, I don’t think Vinny and Frankie care about that shit.
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I wasn’t expecting that! You’ve used the dialogue so well to move the story forward and draw out the characters, Nancy.
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Thank you, Esther. Being Sicilian has more perks that even I knew!
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Oh my, that’s different! An excellent take, Nancy.
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Mille grazie, caro mio. Buon viaggio!
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For most young men a “thing” would be a zit or a social disease. A corpse now, that’s a real ailment
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These guys ain’t most young men, Neil.
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A gory story
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It sure it, cara mia!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Now let’s go; this body ain’t gonna bury itself.” well by the looks of that car foot well it might just? !
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That was perfect! And hilarious!
Thanks so much, Willow!
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💜💜💜😉
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He’s too clever for me 🐶😀
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🥰 1:00 am in NY. Goodnight, dear Ivor. 😴
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Yep … I have the Philadelphia time on my phone 😊🌏
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Smackos are doggie treats. 😊🐶
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Ah! Smart Frankie!! 🤎🐶
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Yep, that’s right, Frankie don’t know nothin’ … (see, I told you Frankie, ” don’t go sticking your nose in things”)
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I thought you and Frankie might like this one! Thanks, dear Ivor! 🐶🤎
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Yes! … very appropriate … yesterday I caught Frankie with his nose in my backpack, stealing some Smacko’s 🐶😀
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LOL!! This would be even funnier if I knew what Smacko’s were! 😂
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