Welcome to Friday Fictioneers, a weekly writer’s link-up, hosted by the lovely and gracious Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Writers around the globe compose a 100-word story based on a photo. This week’s photo was provided by Sandra Crook. Thank you, Sandra. It looks such a lovely spot, but in my story today, a place of intrigue. A little serious, a little silly, using the props of the photo.
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Genre: Suspense (100 words)
Rendezvous
Martin flattened against the walls. Outside his peripheral vision, a couple walked as one, heads together, a laugh between them; an isolated man dragged his pack on the cobblestones. Someone always watched; he caught a shadow in the dormer at 12:00.
A whistling man approached and bumped hands with him, revealing the symbol: a flame, encircled and crossed with swords, tattooed on his wrist. He passed a bag into Martin’s hand, jumped on his bicycle and turned a corner.
Inside the bag was a donut. He recalled the message: sugar of the gods. He smiled, mounted the available bicycle and followed him.
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Easy and lovely to imagine! I really like your story.
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Thanks, PJ!
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In the words of Homer Simpson, “Mmmm . . . donuts.”
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Now I’m in the mood for donuts! I can never pass one of those up. Look what I’ve done now?!
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Oooo…intriguing. Where are they going? And are there more donuts?
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I imagine they’re just following the donut trail! 🙂
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Espionage and intrigue via a donut.
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Ha, yes, what Frank said!
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It’s kind of different combination, right? Thanks, Carrie. 🙂
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But health conscious Dr Rubin would never have a donut.
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Um…er…no, never.
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Not surprising. 😉
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Carrie is so good. She’s such a good role model for us all. 🙂
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As long as you don’t catch me eating that doughnut hubs brings home for me some weekends…
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My hubs brings home donuts to me, too! It’s all his fault. Otherwise, I’d be so good…
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What could be more intriguing than donuts? Perhaps, they’ll do a tango or two somewhere in between. That would do it, Frank!
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They tango over a donut.
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Wouldn’t you?
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Of course!
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I just knew you would!
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After all, donuts are 24-7 type of food.
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That they are! They taste good for breakfast or dessert. 🙂
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Ha ha! Love this! Donut Dealer!
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Such intrigue!
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Thank you, Dawn!
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Hee-Hee! this is more than a little silly and very well described. You got all the elements in the picture and then some.
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I’m just tickled by your comments, Alicia! Thanks so much. Yes, I was having a little fun with this one. Thanks for your lovely comments.
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Quick, follow those bikes. Maybe there’s more donuts. 🙂 I like the story
Tracey
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Good plan, Tracey. I’m sure there’s more where that came from. Perhaps a big banquet of donuts! Thanks!
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Very fun and so filled with action.
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Thanks, Erin. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Fine mystery writing! I hope they were not to any mischief.
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Thank you, just joyfulness! I feel more joyful all of sudden. Oh, but I’m sure that’s all they know. 🙂
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I too am joyful my nom de plume could evoke joy. Incidentally, my real name is Jolly. People seem to like that too, they should thank my parents 😀
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Jolly, I love that! You don’t hear that one very often. I’m pleased to meet you. You must have all kinds of stories and I bet they’re jolly ones! Sorry, I can’t resist. 😀
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An all encompassing take on the prompt Amy, I’m impressed. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Sandra. I’m so pleased. 🙂
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LOL Sugar of the gods. Certainly had intrigue with a nice sugary twist at the end.
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Thanks, Irene. Obviously, you can’t turn away sugar from the gods. 🙂
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Dear Amy,
Dare I say it…yes, I dare. What a sweet take on the prompt. Full of intrigue and fun.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. I guess I was in the mood for something sweet or maybe it’s just in the air in this photo with those cobblestone streets. Glad you enjoyed it.
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I liked the feeling of lightness and comraderie in this piece. Friendship and donuts…what’s better than this?
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Thanks, Audra. What a great way of seeing my story. I love it! Nothing is better than this. 🙂
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I’d follow him too. He might have more doughnuts!
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I’d be right behind you or maybe in front! 🙂 Thanks, Ali.
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Amy, Did you pause a second to think about the effect your story can have on donut-loving-dieters (like me) 🙂
Nice build-up of suspense and sweet twist at the end there.
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Hmmm….no! I’m in the same boat though if it makes you feel any better. I have a weakness for donuts. I just can’t say no to them. They have a great donut shop here where I live and my husband will buy a whole dozen, because you know they’re cheaper that way…then, of course, there are more to eat too! Thanks so much.
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Communication via pastry: now that’s a form if spycraft I could get into! But I might eat the message 😄
Interesting story!
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Yes, me too. I would make a bad spy then! You know, since I’ve written this story, I got some donuts for myself. Yep.
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I would like to have some donuts, too, where is my bike? Lovely story, I admire how you added all the little details in the picture.
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I have some donuts at my house if you want to come over, Gah! I bought some today. For some reason, I’m in the mood for some. 🙂 Notice how I didn’t say “one.” I’ve never tried to fit in all the details. It was a fun challenge for myself.
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Donuts make a story, Amy! Good one!
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Donuts make everything good! Thanks, Tom.
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Intriguing and so not what I was expecting at the end! Loved it.
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Thanks, Tiff! So nice to hear I pulled a fast one on you. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Well done, Amy. Very intriguing indeed! 😀
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Thank you, Dianne. Great! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😀
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Donut espionage! What fun. Nicely set up and good finish.
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Thanks so much, Margaret. I love that — donut espionage! I can’t imagine people will take them very seriously. 🙂
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I wonder where they’re headed, and what the future holds. 🙂 Interesting cliffhanger!
Leo @ I Rhyme Without Reason
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I think they’ll be looking for more donuts, a banquet perhaps! Thank you, Vinay.
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So, a donut ban was in effect and the secret underground used old men on bicycles to recruit members? Ha! Intriguing.
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Sounds about right! 🙂 It’s sounds utterly ridiculous so it must be true. Thanks, Honie. Great to see you back!
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A sweet take on the prompt. 🙂
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Thanks, Norma. Glad you enjoyed it.
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The most intriguing story I’ve read about donuts. And I’m off to follow the man on the bicycle to get more!
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Don’t forget about me. Get some donuts for me, too. Thanks, Perry. 🙂
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Sweet tale around the mystery of donut uncover deliveries. Loved it!
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Thanks, Yolanda! Glad you enjoyed my little tale.
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Intrigue involving donuts; Very interesting and now I’m hungry for donuts also. Well done Amyl 😀 — Suzanne
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Suzanne, I bought some donuts over the weekend! Are you surprised? Thank you very much.
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