It’s time for the Friday Fictioneers challenge, hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Today’s amazing photo was contributed by Roger Bultot. Roger does not have a website, but has kindly provided this photo for our prompt.
As always, everyone is welcome to write their own 100-word story. Instructions are here. Why not give it a try?
Here’s my story. I’m aware the end is a bit abrupt. 🙂
Genre: Speculative Fiction (101 words)
Window to the Sky
A patch of sunlight fell on Justine’s shoulders from a window to the sky. She dug at the concrete to extract its heat. Grime coated her throat, raw from screaming that pounded in her ears. Was she screaming still?
Her shivering did not move thick walls of dripping sea water enclosing around her.
It wasn’t a trick of the eye. In her mind she still saw the glare in the window and an opening door.
A voice commanded her. “This place doesn’t exist and neither do you.”
The ground gaped open and a rush of water flushed her out to sea.
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There was an unease in a terrifying sort of way, Amy.
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Thank you, Ted. I appreciate it.
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How interesting that you took such a dry-looking scene (to me) and switched it to rushing sea water. I love how a writer’s mind works.
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It’s all a trick of the mind, Alicia. Haha. I saw sea water out there beyond the building. Thanks.
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I was thinking the same thing as Alicia! Good one, Amy!
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Thank you, Dale!
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Nice descriptions, I’m feeling cold and shivery now!
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Thanks so much, Ali! I hope you have a blanket nearby.
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Dear Amy,
Imaginative and chilling. Your descriptions put me in the scene and it wasn’t comfortable. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. I’m sorry to say, but I’m glad it made you uncomfortable. Thanks for the kind words.
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Very graphic. Very stark. And I could just sense the beginnings of claustrophobia within. Good job, Amy.
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Thanks so much, Sandra. Thanks for the great feedback. I appreciate it.
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I thought the sharp ending was perfect, Amy. Well done 🙂
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Oh, I’m glad you thought so! Thanks so much, Dianne. 🙂
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Seems pulled from a science fiction story. A dark one. (Aren’t they all?) Don’t know if that was your intention. Do you have any idea where the photo was shot? Looks strangely familiar to me.
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I think I’m feeling a bit dark these days, Mark. Perhaps that’s where it came from. I don’t know where this photo was taken. I’d like to know myself.
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Justine was in a terrible mess and it just got worse–flushed out to sea–purged from the toilet of life.
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It would appear so. The toilet of life. She got stuck in it. Thanks, Russell.
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Incredible, Amy. Really wish this one continued – I know I’ve said that before, but I love your style and the genre here so much! Anxiously awaiting that book you’re working on… 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kelly! You’re words are like magic this morning. I appreciate that. The book is coming a little slow. Getting back to it today!
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You can do it! If not now, when? Right?? Have a great, productive day! xoxo
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Aww, Kelly. Thanks for your thoughtful encouragement! It’s just what I need right now. xoxo
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You’re welcome – anytime!
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That was claustrophobic and scary. Well Done.
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Thanks so much, Liz.
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Chilling and graphic in the details, Amy. I could feel the cold water! Great storytelling this week!
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Aw, thanks so much, Dawn. You’re so kind.
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I would guess it’s a tsunami which sweeps her way. This would be the point of view of a victim. Great description, Amy. Well done. — Suzanne
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Well, that’s a very believable scenario, Suzanne. Those do happen suddenly. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments!
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That was one chilling way to leave.. Very stark,..
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Thank you, Bjorn. Stark and sudden I suppose. Sometimes things happen that way…
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Loved this! The ending was just right too!
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Oh, yeah? Great! Thank you, Ken! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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