It’s Friday Fictioneers. A big thank you to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for leading our group. EL, I would have expected such a photo from you! Thanks for the challenge.
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Genre: Humor/Sci-Fi (99 words)
Copyright – EL Appleby
Zygolandia
“Meet Sahara, a quadruple cross-breed, the first successful replication,” announced the resident scientist.
Spectators flashed their devices and the mammal flared his striped trunk, delivering a gentle trumpeting accented by a faint cooing.
“A pigeon now?” voiced a spectator.
“What do you say to the breaches of security and animals running wild, and to accusations that two fatalities are linked to this…freak of nature,” a voice erupted in the crowd.
“I can assure you, sir, we have taken every precaution.”
Nestled behind trees, Monty, a crocodile/anaconda/shark/mongoose blend observed the scene. With the mongoose gene dominate, Monty adapted to land.
AmyReeseWrites 
Ohhh, watch out for that mongoose blend thingy. Nice one!
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Thanks, Jackie. The mongoose is fierce, not to be underestimated.
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Hmm. ‘…we have taken every precaution.’ Now where have we heard that before? What’s the likelihood of Monty going rogue? Great tale.
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Hmm…I think he already has, Sarah. Something tells me they are in danger. Thanks.
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When teh SyFy channel contacts you for tv movie rights to Sahara vs Monty (probably subtitled with some take-off on Noah’s Ark), please remember us little folks when you accept your Emmy award.
Great tale! Still laughing.
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Ha ha, Guapo! I’m laughing at your comment!! Certainly, that would Part II – Sahara vs. Monty. I’m writing it now…
Thanks!
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I was thinking the same thing, Guap! This would be a perfect show for SyFy!
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Thanks, Madame!
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When you hear someone say “Trust me” (or the equivalent), run as fast as you can go in the opposite direction!! Good one.
janet
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Janet, these guys must be brainwashed, no? I personally trust no one. Thanks for reading!
Amy
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Ok, I am hearing Jeff Goldblum spouting off about the “Theory of Chaos” in Jurassic Park. Time to shut this place down, just reading about it gave me the creeps. Well done.
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Yes, this is zoo animals gone wrong…oh yeah, and marine animals, swamp animals. Danger lurks. Thank you!
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Man, I want to see a movie made about this scenario. Like Jurassic Park, but much crazier. 🙂 That crocodile/anaconda/shark/mongoose of yours sounds like the perfect killing machine.
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Thanks! I’m surprised it hasn’t been done! It seems like such an obvious possibility now, doesn’t it?
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🙂 Well done.
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Thank you, Sandra!
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Very funny – I’m really enjoying all the stories this week. I think my funny creature would be very much at home in Zygolandia! 🙂
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El, your creature is the star of Zygolandia! Your photo brought a lot of great stories, and many went places I didn’t expect at all…that’s a sign of most excellent prompt! Thanks!
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Ah ha … and then there were other multiple crosses …. hmmmm …. what else lurks out there?
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I don’t know, Frank, but I don’t think it’s safe! Thanks for reading.
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The image is creepy – the story is funny – thanks for the laugh!
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No problem. I am being a little silly this week. Thanks so much for reading!
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Hmmm – mongeese may strike us as cuter than sharks, but they’re predators too, aren’t they? (And thank you for not giving us a detailed description of which pieces of each ancestor are visible in Monty!) Clever story!
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I understand that mongoose are fierce even though they look harmless. But, if there was a shark in the mix…why look out! Stay back. Thanks!
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So clever, and very fun!
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Thank you! I took the fun, silly path this week. Thanks for reading.
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What a cool piece. It’s like a movie snippet. See, this is my favorite stuff to read – I call it a creative sprint. You pack lots of imagery into very little space.
Give me the year that this happened in your mind:
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Thanks, Adam! I like that…creative sprint. That’s a perfect description of the exercise. I try to pack a punch. You should try it! Check out the other FF stories. They’re really amazing!
The year…I haven’t given that much thought. We could be closer to this than we think. The year 2080. What do you think?
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I’m gonna hop on board one of these days. I always see these FF entries around, but it never sticks for some readon. Now that I’m getting into the whole fiction thing, I guess my mindset is different.
I always go back in time. I like the fifties. Press release with the flashbulb cameras and trenchcoats
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FF has really my helped my writing, in general. Writing fiction is whole other mind set for sure. I hope you’ll try it. The prompt always comes out on Wednesdays.
I could guess that about you liking the fifties. It seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it?
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Funny piece. Where is Steve Irwin when you really need him?
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Poor bloke met the stingray on our birthday, Randy. Maybe we can get Bindy do a tour of Zygolandia for the fans.
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Thanks, Randy. Steve would have had a ball with that one!
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Great – love the way you created the 2nd, as equally strange character. Great read!
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Thanks! I tried to group some ferocious animals together. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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I keep looking at that picture and trying to figure out what Monty would look like. For some reason I find it very disturbing. Perhaps it is a flashback thing. 😉
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Perhaps something from “Aliens.” I think it would have to be reptilian with a little fur and very sharp teeth, and with good slithering abilities. You know, I hadn’t really given it much thought either. It is disturbing.
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Perhaps something from “Aliens.” I think it would have to be reptilian with a little fur and very sharp teeth, and with good slithering abilities. You know, I hadn’t really given it much thought either. It is disturbing.
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Dear Amy,
With all the genetic engineering could a place like Zygolandia be far behind? Creative story. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It is kind of a scary thought, isn’t it? Thanks, Rochelle.
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That is my kind of movie. Love the creature features.
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Thanks, Shirley. I appreciate that!
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Hahaha… yikes! Can these things climb trees, Amy?!
Wait… can I climb a tree?
Um… never mind.
(What a cool idea for a story – so creative – I never would have thought of something like this!)
🙂
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I bet this thing can climb a tree, Robert. After all, it has teh snake’s slithering abilities. Tree climbing…Yeah, never mind. I’m sure you would have thought of something better…well, thank you!
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Run .. whenever it’s said every precautions been taken just run for cover.
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Exactly, Bjorn. That should be a red flag for sure!
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you’ve created a really fascinating (and frightening) world! brilliantly done 🙂 monty, such a harmless name and yet… ^^
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That last line about Monty is really creepy. Perfect for eliciting that “Ohhhhhhhhhh NO” reaction.
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Adapted to to to ….LAND! Oh no!! What now???! They’re doomed. That’s all there is to it! Of course, there must be a hero that saves the day. Thanks, Weebs.
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I liked this story. I’m sure Monty would make a great political mascot too. 🙂
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Hey, good idea. Monty and Doofus could be partners!! So long as they don’t eat other. Thanks, Russell.
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