Intrepid Optimist
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A Welcome Guest
Written for Friday Fast Fiction, 100 word photo prompt.
“It’s because of the trial, you see sir. There will be difficulties getting ashore. The islanders won’t welcome visitors at times like this.”
“Just manoeuvre the boat into the dock. I’ll disembark quietly.”
“I can’t allow it sir. I know these islanders. They won’t want outsiders here after the murder.”
“Oh yes, I think they will.”
“I very much doubt it”.
“Please captain. Just signal ahead and say I’m here.”
“Alright sir, if you insist but don’t say I didn’t warn you. Who shall I say wants to go ashore?”
“Just say Boney, captain , George Boney – the hangman.”
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Glad it’s not me on trial..
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Dear Bryan,
I imagine the hangman will be welcome.
Now onto trial and error. I’ve deleted the link you posted and relinked you. Please make note of the URL in the line across the top of this page: https://intrepidoptimist.com/2017/10/05/a-welcome-guest/ This is what goes in the top box when you link. It’s also helpful to paste the prompt photo on your page with the story. It’s one of the things that keeps us connected. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Patience, my dear Rochelle. I’m getting there – slowly
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It is, indeed, a learning curve. You’ll get there.
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Nice reveal – it sounds like the verdict of the trial has already been determined.
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Ouch! Love that last line!!!
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Oh so good!
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Thank you so much
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That was a great twist at the end.
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Wonderfully written with a fabulous twist!
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Ah! ha! Loved the last line. The dialogue was great too! Just about the only time a hangman would be welcome 🙂
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Well, that was a different twist 🙂
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