It’s Thursday, so it’s time for Friday Fictioneers. Oh, and I’m terribly late. I didn’t say any of this made sense. What I do know is that Friday Fictioneers is a group of incredibly talented writers, dedicated each week to writing a 100-word story based on a photo prompt.
A huge thank you to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for leading the group. This week’s photo was supplied by Doug MacIlroy. Thanks, Doug.
All welcome to join in. Click here for instructions.
Genre: Fantasy (102 words)
Deep Sea Wonder
The seagulls hovered over the skeleton carcass washed ashore. A crowd had gathered as Rennard feared, ignoring his pleas to step back. They were just as surprised as he was; he had no claim to it, except that he lived and breathed the sea. Moving closer, he nearly dropped his black notebook at the sight of the reptilian creature.
“What do you think it is, Rennard?”
Rennard knelt before the bones stripped away of flesh and sniffed at it.
“It swum in deep waters millions of years ago, only this one died recently. It’s a miracle.”
From behind them, a splash.
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AmyReeseWrites 
Eww – I don’t think I’d want to sniff it!
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Ha ha. Well, he does live and breathe the sea!
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Something seems a bit fishy here. Good use of visuals. Enjoyable story!!
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Yes, something fishy. Thanks so much. Glad you liked it!
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They are still down there I’m sure!
Rosey Pinkerton’s blog
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It’s a possibility, isn’t it? Thanks, Rosey.
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Just in time for Jurassic World. It looks like something out of a Tim Burton film.
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I know you’re going to run to see that film, aren’t you? The dinosaurs crush a bunch of stuff and roar real loud.
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Look behind you, its mate is there and still alive. Behind you I said… Oh no.
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Oh no, Bjorn. There, I just said it, too. 🙂
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If you are late, I’m even later … and my initial thought was prehistoric! 😀
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Frank, based on the name of the photo, this is a Plesiosaur. It lived 250 million ago and was a marine reptile, not a dinosaur. That’s the inspiration for my story. Oh, you’re not late ever!
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Who knows what creatures still survive in the murky depths? Great story 🙂
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The way I see it, there’s so much of the ocean we haven’t discovered, who really knows what is down there! Thanks, Ali.
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Let’s just hope he doesn’t bite!
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I don’t think this one will, Carrie. 🙂 Unless, he’s a zombie marine reptile. Hey, I don’t think that one has been done!
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Nice hook, Amy. You’re a master at this 100 word story!
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Thanks, Brigitte. Oh, I’m hardly a master, but thanks!
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hear hear! 🙂
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Thanks again! I’m blushing over here.
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Love what you did with the prompt, Amy.
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Thanks, Cathy. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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His carbon dating method is a bit unique but I guess he nose best.
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Yes, he really throws himself into it, doesn’t he? Thank you.
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You’re not late, it’s Thursday!!
Hmmm… wonder what killed it? Great story!
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Hmm…and it was actually Wednesday when I posted it, at least in my time zone. I’m just losing track of days is all. 🙂 I always feel a bit behind. Mmm, I wonder what killed it, too. Strange that he wasn’t completely consumed. Thank you!
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As you know FRIDAY Fictioneers implies we’ve until Friday to post!
Strange indeed!
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Actually, we have until the following Tuesday. Truth! 🙂 That’s when the link closes. I always feel late if I post on Friday for some reason. It’s all good, Dale.
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LOL
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I love the way you tell us so much in so few words, Amy. I can see and smell the scene! Really well done!
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Thanks so much, Dawn. Thanks for the lovely compliments. 🙂
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Love your story – and it actually is plausible! New creatures are still being discovered in deep crevasses in the oceans – that stuff fascinates me, but I won’t go on about it – lol Hope you are having a good day xo
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I’m glad you enjoyed my story. That’s what I like Kelly…things are fantastical but plausible. And who knows what’s really in the sea since we have explored only 5% of it. Right?! I find it fascinating, too. I’m doing well. Just losing my mind from time to time. 🙂 Hope you’re having a great day! xo
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I know how you feel – for me it’s the end of the school year approaching and making summer plans. It always sneaks up on me so fast! Hope you have a good day as well – hang in there xo
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May is always a hectic month. It’s almost over! I can hardly believe it.
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I know! Happens every year! And then the weekends involve first communions and graduations and weddings and stuff-it’s killing me this year!
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Busy one, huh? May is a popular month to do it all! You hang in there, too.
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Thanks 🙂
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Amy,
I smell a good story here.
T
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Thanks, Tracey. I’m happy to put your nose to work.
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everything was fine and dandy until he sniffed at it and became host to a dozen of deadly viruses from underneath the ocean. 🙂
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Uh oh, Plaridel. I didn’t see that coming! I’m sure there’s some strange virus down there. Thank you.
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Because this is so well done I can smell the sea, hear the seagulls and feel the crowd press close – whispering. Delightful take on the prompt.
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Awww, I treasure your comments! They made me smile. Thank you, Alicia.
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So imaginative!
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Thanks, Dawn!
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Opening scene of “The Reptilian Creature Who Only Died Yesterday So Hang On To Your Hats” Can’t wait to see it, you’ve set the stage perfectly! I want 3D.
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I know this sent a chill through your spine, Perry. You can be honest with me. With the right lighting, staging and costumes, it will be perfect 🙂 And 3D, of course, will be an option.
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You call this fantasy, but they do occasionally find ‘living fossils’ that they thought died out millions of years ago, so who knows? The coelacanth was like that at one point. I’d be pretty psyched to find a plesiosaur though. 🙂
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That’s true, they do find stuff from time to time, but do they find one that has died recently? Why his bones are still intact beats me. It’s some kind of miracle!
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Good point. That is a miracle. Unless…
🙂
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Amy, Awesome and great! I love your story! Nan
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Thank you, Nan. You’re so very sweet. I’m glad you enjoyed my story!
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What a find! An intriguing idea, fleshed out with the seagulls, the crowd of curious onlookers and Rennard. Nicely done.
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Thank you, Margaret. Thanks for your thoughtful comments.
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Dear Amy,
Recently dead? Could that mean there are more where that one came from? Do I smell a bigger story?
Remember, in Friday Fictioneers, late is a relative term. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, Rochelle, I went with recently dead. Hey, why not? The sea is full of mystery. Late is a relative term, but it feels different when I get it in a bit earlier? On time? Yeah, you know what I mean. Thank you. 🙂
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Nessie! See, that’s what comes from leaving Loch Ness and moving into the sea. 😉 Great story, I would love to read more about that Rennard, he’s a great character.
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Great read.
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Thanks so much, Mr. Binks.
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There’s a saying, “Old fishermen never die, they just smell that way.” I think I’ll pass on the smell-a-blog scratch-n-sniff part. A victim of pollution would be my guess. Nicely done, Amy.
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Oh, if only my blog could be a scratch-n-sniff…on second thought, considering our prompts, I’m not sure that would be such an inviting thing for my guests. Pollution is always a possibility, sadly. Thanks, Russell.
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I imagine Rennard with a French accent, accompanied by his ever-present documentary film crew. Having him kneel to sniff the creature was a classic touch!
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Thank you, Jan. I like your take on my story. I hadn’t envisioned a documentary film crew, but I’m sure it won’t be long before Rennard has one!
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This is excellent, but there’s one thing missing. one more line at the end:
“From behind them, a splash.”
you can save a few words by changing “up on the beach” to “ashore.”
but that’s just me.
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Ha ha! A splash from behind, that’s a great suggestion. “Ashore” too is much better. That word never occurred to me. Thanks, Rich!
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Liked that suggestive ending, nicely done.
KT
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Thanks, KT! I think it definitely improves it.
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Good story with a surprise ending, Amy. I’m thinking it’s not the only one to survive. I also think I’d stay out of the water for now. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I kind of switched up my ending there. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Suzanne.
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There’s something soooo creepy about “something” lurking beneath the waves. You’ve resurrected my childhood nightmares Amy. Good piece.
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Thanks, Mick. I hope it wasn’t too dreadful to resurrect a childhood nightmare. But, wow, thanks for the compliment!
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It was well deserved.
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