Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
“You’re on with the Night Owl. Caller, are you there?”
“Long time, Chief.”
“…Fred Waldron? Is that you?”
“Bet you’re surprised to hear from me. All those years you and the guys used my deformity for sport. Then you stole Maggie from me, too.”
“Fred, I’m sorry, man. Really.”
“Save it. Cancer’s finishing me faster than your words ever could, so I paid your house a visit tonight.”
“What did you do?”
“Sweet Maggie. She screamed beautifully, Chief. Best work I’ve ever done. I’m hanging up now; one bullet left, and it’s mine. Go home, see what’s left of her.”
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This is “Psycho Killer” by Talking Heads
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, except where otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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Happy endings aren’t for everyone. At least, Fred got his.
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That’s one way to look at it.
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Oh shit.
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That about sums it up. Thanks, Dawn.
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Dear Nancy,
“Play Misty for me” 😉 That was a horrifying story, well told. Perfect song to accompany.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oooh, Rochelle! I remember that movie …. chilled me to the bone. Thanks for the reminder and for a lovely comment.
Shalom
🕊️
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For me the creepiest part of “Play Misty for Me” is that it’s my husband’s and my song. We had it sung at our wedding and our 50th anniversary celebration. 😉 I still love the song.
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Oh, that’s rich!
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Damn! is all I can say. Karma has a long memory.
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No shit. Thanks very much, Lisa.
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You’re most welcome, Nancy.
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Ooooo horrifying. Terrifically written to insight horror in so few words. Well done
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Thanks so much, Laurie. Greatly appreciated.
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Raw and powerful. Shocked me into silence. Well done.
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That’s what I was hoping for. Thanks, Sandra.
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Sugar!
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😄
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Creepy.
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Yes, it is that. Thanks, Di.
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Reminds me of the end of the 1995 movie “Seven.”
“What’s in the box?”
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That’s true. I never thought about that. Thanks, James.
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Just when I thought it was safe to turn on the radio.
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Don’t do it, D!
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Ouch!
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Yeah, that’s gonna leave a mark!
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This would be totally creepy if I didn’t fine it so humorous, nice story Nancy.
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You’re the only one who finds this humorous, Jim. I guess you really are unique.
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André Ricciardi shares his final journey after being diagnosed with colon cancer in the documentary ‘André Is an Idiot’
André Is An Idiot – Official Trailer
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Looks like a good movie.
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Cancer should not be humorous, but some people can make anything funny.
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He’s making fun of his situation, not other people, so I admire his attitude. I doubt I could act similarly.
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terrible. i’m out of words. 😦
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Sometimes we visit the dark side.
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Lost for words!
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I’ll take that as a positive comment. Thanks, dear Keith.
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I worked a hotline/helpline years ago. Whew…it is something else… This is good, Nancy.
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Oofah! I can imagine. Thanks, Lois.
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Kinda dark today. This is raw talent and laid out in a terrific format, the song rocks too!
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Yeah, a little bit. Sometimes you just have to. Thanks, Ernie.
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Every now and again but this killed it!
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Woof woof, Dawg!
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Apparently, my comment was too rough … I’ll just send the video instead, Nancy
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What a quirky video, my friend! Thanks for the share 🥰
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Yes, quirky and hard to interpret, but I think it was about being deformed and lonely 😞
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Yes, that was the first thought I had.
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Oh no 😥
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I know; it’s a rough one.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Wow what a horror story Nance – well written 🙌 and I love that track 😃
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Thanks, Ange. A trip to the dark side is fun once in a while.
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🙌
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Ooh!
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Sometimes you just gotta go for the jugular.
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😮
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😬
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