Good afternoon. It’s time for Friday Fictioneers. Thank you to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting and to Joyce Johnson for the intriguing photo.
The challenge is to write a story or a poem of 100 words or less, relating to the prompt. Your participation is always welcome. Please feel free to give it a try. For more stories from the Fictioneers, click here.
Copyright-Joyce Johnson
Relic (101)
It took forever to get it through customs. He let it sit nestled in a corner for weeks once we got it home. He told me he would remove it from the box in due time. When he finally extracted it, he mounted it in a corner facing west. He knelt before it every morning and whispered to it.
If I was alone and looked at the face long enough, its eyes opened and followed me around the room. This morning, I noticed the finger changed position and pointed in the opposite direction.
As I drew nearer, it taunted, “Touch me.”
AmyReeseWrites 
I think I’d be giving him some ultimatums about getting that thing out of my house. Spooky piece, Amy.
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Thanks, Rochelle, Initially, I had my character saying it’s either me or that blasted sculpture. Ha ha. Yes, I’m with you there.
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I kind of want that thing, whatever it is. Especially if its eyes opened and followed me around the room. I find that delightfully creepy.
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Oh, Madame. I think you’re alone in this. What if it’s angry? I’d be worried about you. Then again, if anyone could tame a spirit it would be you.
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Art for art’s sake… I agree throw out that creepy thing.
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I wouldn’t stand for that thing either! In the garbage it goes. Or, maybe it needs to be burned. Into the fireplace!
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hmmm not sure I want it opening it’s eyes. Nope pretty sure I don’t. Good one Amy.
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Thanks, Jackie! I hope you’re creeped out.
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Creepy good lol
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Thanks, Miss Boomie!
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Pretty dang creepy. That’s exactly how I taunt my wife every morning. “Touch me!” She thinks I’m creepy, too.
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Oh, Paul, ha ha. I find that highly unlikely! But, I’m glad you think it’s creepy.
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Or is it in her mind? Can she be sure the finger is pointing in the opposite direction? ”He” sounds like a partner I am not sure has only good intentions!
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Oh, Pirate, it’s getting spookier. I like your ideas. Maybe it is in mind or her boyfriend is using her. Nice!
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Its what made the story so interesting…I enjoyed it very much.
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I really like this! Nicely done!
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Thank you so much!
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i’ve said that at least twice a week. well done.
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Did you get the response you wanted? Thanks!
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never. you?
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Never? Oh, that’s too bad…Maybe you should touch an old statue. Me? Always.
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grrr. if you want a job done right, do it yourself. 😉
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Doooon’t! Very spooky and atmospheric. Nice work .
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Thanks, Sandra.
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creepy indeed. I would not want that in my house!
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Me neither. I’d be…it’s the statue or me! Thanks.
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This was great. After seeing the picture, I thought “Where in the world does one go with this?” Well done. 🙂
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Thanks, Carrie! Thanks for reading my little story. 🙂
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I wouldn’t be so concerned with getting the sculpture out, and more concerned with the man who whispers to it every morning haha. Nice story, and suitably spooky!
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Thank you, Brian. Yes, that guy is creepy. This story maybe has some potential. Thanks for your comments.
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I might be able to handle the eyes but, if that creepy grin started laughing I would run for the hills.
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Me, too! I’d be out of there!! Thanks for reading, Michelle.
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Perfect christmas regift
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Indeed.
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Soul, would you like to have it?
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You know I would endeavor to destroy it… and if I couldn’t I would drop it in a locked box into the ocean.
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And then…it would end on our doorstep! Cackling wildly.
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Probably true.
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Ha ha. Right. Leo…another twist in the story. Thanks.
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Very creepy. Nice work!
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Thanks!
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DON’T TOUCH IT!
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I’m with you, Jen! Run for the hills!!
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This is extra funny because of your gravitar pic.
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RIght! Her little arms up!!
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It’s kind of awesome; She probably did it on purpose.
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I don’t know. Her gravatar image could work well this way for lots of things. That’s it…I’m changing my image. Of course, I can’t copy. What will I do…
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Clearly you need to draw something… or get someone else to draw something.
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Yes, and it won’t be me….drawing is not my thing.
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Perhaps you should speak to Jen
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Hi Amy,
I’d be leaving that room pretty fast and putting a lot of distance between me and that face. I liked the way you built the story up before going to the dark side with it. Ron
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Thank you, Ron. I’d leave right along with you. Thanks for reading.
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I’m with Brian – what is going on with all that morning whispering? Best leave well alone.
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Thanks, Sarah! I know. Time to ship that thing off or throw it in a dumpster.
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Ooh. Loved the hand pointing a different direction than before. Interesting story.
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Thank you, Shirley!
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Yes, I remember saying that once and I wound up in jail for the next three months. Although I wasn’t as handsome as this dude.
Interesting how your story seems incomplete, but yet is complete. It stops at just the right moment. Good effect!
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Thanks, Perry! That’s what I enjoy about the photo prompt challenge. It gives me great ideas for stories. Sorry about the jail time! Oh, dear.
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Oh, I’d totally touch it.
No problem.
Of course then I’d probably let out a comically high-pitched scream and dive under the couch… but… you know… details.
(Fascinating tale, B.F – nicely done)!
🙂
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Oh, you would touch it, SIG!! Careful now. Watch out for those scary masks. Just make sure you have somewhere to hide or a have a bat in your hand or something! Thanks. 🙂
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Wait until it starts moving. Spooky.
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Thanks! I hope so.
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