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.
Fog clung to the bridge, swallowing up the towers. Detective Cal Harding shivered, the crisp air doing little to dispel the chill of the scene. A body lay sprawled on the pedestrian walkway.
Harding knelt, eyeing the victim’s designer suit and the ornate silver letter opener protruding from her neck. He scanned the fog-laden expanse. “Anyone else around?” he asked.
“Just the bridge, and the fog. We got nothing”, replied a police officer.
Harding stood, his gaze fixed on the bridge’s shrouded cables. “There’s always something.”
The fog, he realized, wasn’t just hiding the city; it was hiding a killer.
NAR©2025
100 Words
This is “Safe In New York City” by AC/DC
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Really enjoyed the investigative, sleuthy “there’s always more” – because it makes for a competent investigator. And the ACDC song was so new to me – I had to look up when they made that video/wrote the song – and I guess it was 2000 – but if someone bet me on whether of not ACDC wrote a song called Safe in NYC, I would have lost the bet for sure.
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Thanks for a great comment, Prior! I have to agree with you about the AC/DC video; I was very surprised when I saw it and immediately grabbed it for my story. A lucky break like that doesn’t happen every day!
I enjoy writing in the 1940s noir detective style; this photo prompt gave me just enough of a taste to write a little mystery. So pleased to know you enjoyed it. Thanks very much.
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The killer is probably watching their every move, well concealed in the mist. Great atmosphere, very noir.
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No that’s a very unsettling thought! Thanks for a great comment!
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Dear Nancy,
A mysterious beginning to a whodunnit story. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks very much, Rochelle. It’s been a while since I wrote a film noir type mystery; this image was perfect! I’m pleased to know you enjoyed my story.
Shalom
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I imagined Caine from CSI (Miami) removing his sunglasses and squinting up at the cables before delivering the line, “There’s always something.” Intriguing murder mystery, Nancy. Nicely done!
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Thanks for a great comment, Brenda! I don’t watch CSI but your description was so well written, it was very easy for me to follow. I happy to know you enjoyed my story!
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Great use of the fog here. Hiding killer and victim. I hope Harding catches them
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Thanks, Laurie! I hope so too!
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Nancy, I really like that last line. Perfect starting point for the beginning of the investigation.
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Thanks, Lisa. I thought so, too, although at this time I don’t have any future stories in mind. Always good to have on the back burner.
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You’re welcome.
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It’s like the opening scene from an episode of Law and Order! Nice one, Nancy!
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Oh, maybe I should dig out that old script I wrote! Thank you, dear Keith
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I have a feeling the killer will get lost in the fog as well and make a circle back to the scene of the crime. An engaging read 🙂
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That’s an excellent point, Dahlia! Thanks very much!
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i’d say keep on looking. for one, the letter opener may reveal something interesting to pursue.
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Yes, I do believe you’re right! Thanks, Plaridel.
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intrigued as always, Nancy …when you leave our thoughts trailing lol…
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I do enjoy an open-ended story! Thanks, Destiny!
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A great ending Nancy! Wonderful writing, as always my friend ❤ 😘😘
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I am honored, CA! Thank you very much!
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A strong sense of menace there.
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Nothing says ‘menace’ like murder! Thank you, Esther; I’m glad to know you felt it!
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Hard boiled fiction, I like it.
Tracey
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Thanks, Tracey. I appreciate your comments.
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Nicely done.
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Thanks so much.
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Oh, good job!
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Thanks, my dear D!
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The letter opener sounds like a big clue
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Maybe the postman??
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Great piece of Flash Fiction, Nancy and I loved the rocker that you followed it up with.
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It was pretty cool finding that AC/DC number, Jim. Thanks so much!
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Very interesting story Nancy.
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Thank you, my dear Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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Love this, incredible story in only 100 words, well done.
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Thanks, Sweets. It’s a great image for a murder, isn’t it?
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Oh indeed, it just screams “scary things hiding in the mists” to me and you nailed it.
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A great story, and it’s always good to hear AC/DC channeling their inner Golden Earring 😉
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Golden earring! Exactly! 😎
Thanks very much, Clive.
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ooh…crime thriller…loved it
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Thanks so much, Nandini! Great comment!
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One of the most perfect 100 word stories I’ve read. I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge last August so story resonated with me.
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Wow! I will happily take that comment, Robert! Very gracious of you, thanks!
Are you a Brooklynite? It’s beautiful weather to be walking across the bridge!
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You’re welcome, Nancy! I’m a Californian, I was in NYC last August to see a staged reading of one of my plays. Going to be in NYC again this early June to see the same play performed at the NY Theater Festival.
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Congratulations! It sounds very exciting!
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Thank you! Looking forward!
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A good start to a murder mystery. Deective Cal Harding is a great name.
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Thanks very much, James! Most appreciative.
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An intriguing photo to write to and you definitely make every word count, writer Nancy. Making room for dialogue, too! Engaging flash and your song selections are always fitting without being obvious. 👏🏻⚡
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☺️ A lovely bouquet of compliments, Michele! 💐 Thanks so very much. 😊 It’s always a bonus when someone comments on my music choices. The fact that you did has brightened my day. 🌞 Thank you for your extremely kind words, cara mia. 🥰
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You’re very welcome. It’s a joy to visit your blog. I am familiar enough with that band to have seen them a few times – years ago, and yet I am not familiar with that song. It’s fun to hear “new” ones. Thank you!
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It’s all a labor of love, Michele. And when I receive such stellar comments as yours, they make everything I do worthwhile. It’s a total pleasure! Grazie! ♡
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🥰🙏🏻
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