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The Mark of Zorro

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Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.

© Carol Carr

Sergeant Garcia marched down the side corridor, keys jangling triumphantly on his belt.

“Every cell locked tight!” he announced to himself, puffing out his chest. But out of sight behind him, the doors hung wide open, silently mocking him.

Suddenly, a masked shadow stealthily slipped past, leaving a “Z” scratched into the stone floor.

“The prisoners sleep soundly tonight,” Garcia declared, patting his sword. He paused at the empty lantern-lit hall, frowning. “Strange… it echoes more than usual.”

Chuckling softly, Zorro tipped his hat to the empty cells and vanished into the moonlight, leaving Garcia alone with his only keys.

Re-imaging by Me & ChatGPT

NAR©2026

This is “Juanito The Bandito” by Adam Ant

17 July 2026

Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, except where otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.



35 thoughts on “The Mark of Zorro”

    1. Dear Rochelle, I’m so pleased to know you enjoyed my little homage to Zorro. Guy Williams’ parents were born in Sicily, as was my dad; he was so proud of that fact and we never missed an episode of Zorro. Thanks for your fun comments.

      Shalom

      🕊️

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    1. This was so much fun to write, my dear friend! “Zorro” was practically required viewing in my house when I was a child. The actor who played Zorro, Guy Williams, was born Armando Catalano. He was of Sicilian descent and my father, being a very proud Sicilian, made sure we didn’t miss an episode. Thanks for this wonderful reminder from bygone days. 🥰

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