Ohhh, Nooo!

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 Friday Fictioneers

 "The Challenge: Write a complete story in one hundred words or less."

photo prompt

PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz

100 words 

     If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a hundred times, and it probably has been a hundred times, don’t leave that creepy toy on my chair! I don’t see it until it squawks when I sit on it! Then I’m startled, and dog comes barreling into my office to grab it back.

     Yes, I said “creepy”! He’s one weird fella!

     You do know he ended up in prison? And that was after he got psychiatric help!

     Not the kind of toy I want Goose to play with.

     EWWWW… it’s slobbery! Get it out of here, and keep it out!  


©2024 Lisa Smith Nelson. All Rights Reserved


Comments

  1. JadeLiMay 2, 2024 at 6:08 PM

    Lisa, I'd say that slimy little doll is triggering you all over the place. Time for it to take a long walk off a short pier ;)

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    1. LisaMay 2, 2024 at 6:17 PM

      The narrator might just do that, and toss the doll off the end!

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  2. DaleMay 3, 2024 at 7:23 AM

    Yep.. Methinks it's time for your MC to make this toy disappear!

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    1. LisaMay 3, 2024 at 4:02 PM

      I think so! :) I've seen these in pet stores, but never been a fan of Mr. Bill, so don't bother.

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  3. LiamMay 4, 2024 at 5:57 PM

    When my first born was little he got a toy that talked and it would very creepily say things at random times. It did not last long in our house.

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  4. DorisMay 8, 2024 at 11:42 PM

    Wow, that sounds like quite the unexpected experience! It's funny how even harmless toys can startle us when we least expect it. Hopefully, Goose enjoys playing with it despite its quirks.

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