Our gracious host, Rochelle,
encourages us to be creative
by writing a story in 100 words
or less using the photo prompt
below. This is Friday Fictioneers
and this is where the photo took me.
For the last few years, I’ve been watching the towers across the way. Today is the first time I’ve ever seen anyone. I listen closely, hoping to hear what they’re saying.
“Who are ya and whaddya want?”
mumble…mumble…mumble … “miller’s daughter” …
mumble…mumble…mumble … “imp” …
mumble…mumble…mumble … “weave” …
mumble…mumble…mumble … “hair” …
mumble…mumble…mumble … “gold” …
mumble…mumble…mumble … “king”…
mumble…mumble…mumble … “dead” …
mumble…mumble…mumble … “queen”…
mumble…mumble…mumble … “Rumpelstiltskin”.
“Rumpelstiltskin? You’re a right eejit, ain’t ya? Can’t ya read the sign? ‘RAPUNZEL’S TOWER’! Ya want the tower across the way, ya numpty!”
mumble…mumble…mumble …
“Bloody stupid tourists!”
NAR©2025
100 Words
This is “Bleach Blonde Bottle Blues” by Larkin Poe
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Very clear story
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Thanks!
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We’ll come
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Very clever story- and I love this song! never heard of this artist or song- thank you for the hook up.
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They are twin sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell from Nashville; I dig their music. Glad to know you enjoyed this fun story!
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I love the title, Nancy. Cute story 🙂
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Thanks, Lisa. When the name of a song fits, I like to use it as the story title. Also, it throws people off and I love that! 😂
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You’re most welcome.
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LOL
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Hahaha! That’s all the comment I need. Thanks, Dawn.
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Bah, all these towers look the same. The imprisoned maidens too, it seems!
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Add easily confused tourists and you’ve got a fine kettle of fish!
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Dear Nancy,
Thanks for tickling my funny bone this morning. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Always a pleasure, Rochelle. Thank you!
Shalom
🕊️
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Oh, that’s hilarious. I love the way you write the story, Nancy!
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Thanks so much, Brenda. I had an idea and just went withit.
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fun read. well done. 🙂
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Thanks so much, plaridel.
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Good one.
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Thanks, James. This was fun!
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Very funny!
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Thanks, Sandra. Great image!
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Ya had me goin’ there. Nice twist in the end!
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The Sicilian Curveball …. shows up when you least expect it!
Thanks, Liz!
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This is so cute! Thank you for the laughter
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Thanks, Lisa. I’m really glad you liked it!
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Of course, they couldn’t ask directions…
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Think it was a guy?
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Well, yeah!
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I guess keeping your towers straight can be complicated! 😂
When I saw the title of your post, I also thought Dylan, but Larkin Poe are a great choice. I finally got to see them earlier this year, and these ladies tore up the stage!
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Yeah, I do that on purpose to throw people off! Larkin Poe can really kick ass! Thanks, Christian,
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Oh … I got confused to, and went to the wrong place to … “Blonde on Blonde” (Bob Dylan) … 4th Time Around
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That’s a little something like to do ….. it keeps people on their toes. Hahaha! Always nice to hear some Dylan. Thanks, dear Ivor 🥰
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My confused pleasure … we are at our Market now
https://share.icloud.com/photos/028AA2wk2AG8cNZanH4q0QRKQ
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Fabulous set up and excellent photo, dear Ivor. Enjoy the day! 🥰
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It’s a bit cold 🥶, but we’re having fun 📖🌏😊😍
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🤎🐶📚💛🌏👨🏼💻🩶
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Nice music, Nancy.
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Thanks, Jim. Somehow you ended up in spam. I just pulled you out!
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Oh, Nancy, …I love the word ‘numpty’ it says so much, for such a short word, … thank you for the laughter, … and now I’m off to listen to the music, 🎶💙🎶
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It’s such a fun word for sure, Penn, and I think I used it correctly …. at least that’s the way the guy on the video I used for reference said it! lol ….. Thanks so my, dear friend. I was laughing all the way through this one! 😂
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I enjoyed your story, and Larkin Poe are always worth hearing 😊
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Always. LP can kick some righteous ass!
Thanks, Clive. This was a fun one for me. 😁
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That was huge fun, Nancy!
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Great to know, Neil. It was huge fun for me also. Thanks!
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Keep the tourists busy, they’l pay to visit each of the towers looking for a thrill. Straw into gold and maybe a story of a tussle over a baby. Think of the items in the gift shop a real money generator.
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You’re right! I forgot all about the gift shops. They get you coming and going with those gift shops! Cha-ching!! 😂 Thanks a lot, James
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lol…😂🤣
great, Nancy …🤍
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Thanks, Destiny! I was laughing over this one myself! 😂
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Haha! 🤣
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Thank you, cara Sadje. I had fun with this one.
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You’re very welcome
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😂
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Thanks, Fan. It made me laugh, too.
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