Parked (c) Roger Bultot
Every Friday authors worldwide gather around the virtual fireside of Rochelle Wisoff and share stories of 100 words, prompted by a common photograph, and exchange constructive criticism. Readers’ comments are also welcome. This week’s photo has been provided by Roger Bultot. Thanks Roger.
Parked and Hitched
“Driver parked the truck and vanished.”
“Abducted by aliens.”
We roared with laughter. The waitress glared.
“My ancestor ran off to California – gold rush era. Just disappeared.”
“Abducted by aliens.”
We groaned loudly.
“Happens all the time – man leaves the house to fetch a newspaper; woman leaves her bed in the night; …”
“Aliens don’t exist,” I protested, as usual.
We were a bunch of carefree university kids, messing about in a coffee shop.
“There’s tons of evidence.”
I slapped one of his faces – coyly – with a tendril. We’re married now, Kkur and I.
(c) Ann Isik 2014
100 words
Ann, Good twist at the end. I didn’t see that one coming. Amusing story, and well written. 🙂 —Susan
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Kkur probably gets enough tendril looks cast at him. Nice ET twist in the story.
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Thank you! Don’t know if you meant to ‘pun’ but you made me think ‘Tendril Trap’! 🙂
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That’s appalling.
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A good pun is always appalling. 🙂
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I did and I also wondered if Tendril served a king in his dimension, in which case can we ask if Tendril is the knight?
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Lovely one. Did he propose in stereo?
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Assuming he was only two-faced!
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Nice twist at the end!
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I had a bit of fun this week … 🙂
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I can’t say very clever for writing from the POV of an alien because they don’t exist. Lovely story and well expressed emotion, from the audible groans of the youngsters to the inviting shyness of the (tendril) slap.
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Aliens don’t exist? Visit our High Street late one Saturday night … Thanks for reading and commenting. 🙂
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Dear Anne,
I’m guessing this takes place on a planet other than earth? Clever.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Or an earth re-populated by ETs in a time so ancient it’s dropped out of history, perhaps. Who knows? The human race may just be (tendril-less) interlopers! The photo prompt was enigmatic.
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LOL Good one, Ann. I miss the virtual fireside gathering, I need to get my schedule in order.
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Thanks, Patti. And I look forward to warming my hands with yours round the FF fireside in the not too distant future. I like your macros. Might join Macro Monday 2. Have tons of them. 🙂
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i wonder if Kkur saw that coming? 🙂 love your title too!
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One of his faces saw it coming, at least. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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