Yes, yes I know it’s not Friday, but I just had to get this written today. A story popped into my head the moment I saw the picture and it won’t let me go till I write it!
So I thought I would do it today instead of waiting till Friday. I’m sure you won’t mind.
Thanks go out once more to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for her mighty hosting abilities. If you would like to participate in this weekly fun or just want to read more stories based on the same picture please just click on Rochelle’s name and read read read!
THE CHALLENGE:
Write a one hundred word story that has a beginning, middle and an end. (No one will be ostracized for going a few words over the count.)
THE KEY:
Make every word count.
Genre/General Fiction – 101 words
“See you next week!” Gramps called from the doorway.
I waved him goodbye. I first met Gramps a year ago. His wife was sick he explained. He wanted to try to entice her appetite with special tidbits that were more than he could afford. I was happy to help him out, after all I benefited too from the wonderful things he brought me. I asked him once where he got all the beautiful items. He told me he had always been a collector.
Gramps got in the car, turned to his nephew and said, “Well boy, let’s go hit the next house.”
The Last Chapter 
Nice ending, glad you didn’t wait until Friday.
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Thanks!
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Gramps has a little fire in him, huh? Great story, Jackie! I was surprised at the end…nice twisting.
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Thanks Amy!
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Now I know why you couldn’t wait! Awesomeness girl Awesomeness!
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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Can’t wait till your next one.
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So who’s going to suspect a kid and an old man with a sick wife. Fun story..
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Thanks, I had fun writing it.
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Your usual surprise ending! Loved it! Now no need to wait until Friday 🙂
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Yeah, I’m a bit ahead of myself. 😉
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He presents a decent gentlemanly appearance, but look at what he does:) nice fun story
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The Gentleman bandit? Thanks! 🙂
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A nice acerbic take on the prompt. Full marks for something different.
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Thank you Sandra. You know what they say, never have enough to retire. 🙂
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Dear Jackie,
Things and people aren’t always what they seem, are they? Nice one.
shalom,
Rochelle
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They very rarely are I have found. Thank you Rochelle. 🙂
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Dear Jackie,
Old men corrupting young boys? Sounds vaguely like…oh, never mind.
Great story.
Aloha,
Doug
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Dear Doug,
Um, it does sound vaguely like, better not mention it. I think the old man means well, sort of. 😉 Thanks for stopping by and reading!
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Oh, I did not see that coming! Well done!
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Thanks Jan 🙂
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lol. the twist got me. good one 🙂
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Thanks kz 🙂
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Nice enjoyable twist but what’s the deal with that extra word? I’m telling Rochelle on you!
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Oh No!! Please don’t tell! Um, I’ll make it up next week, really. Are you open to bribes? 😉
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Whoops! Nice twist – naughty Gramps!
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Keeps him young. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
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Gramps is one old trouble maker. Good fun!
Tom
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There’s always got to be one. 🙂
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Clever tale, clever twist, very well crafted.
Great job.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Good one Jackie, I love a devious old man, I have to chuckle at that aspect.
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Yes, I gave a chuckle at Gramps to. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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Hmm, Gramps as a name always suggests a sweet older gentleman to me. Nice twist.
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That’s what I was hoping for. Seeing him as sweet then oh oh surprise! 🙂
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Hilarious! Loved that ending.You are so crafty.
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Thank you. It just came to me when I first saw the picture. I think Gramps is full of surprises. 😉
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He’s obviously not going to have to worry about a nursing home, The state will take good care of him when they catch up with him. 😀 Great writing.
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A collector, indeed. 😉
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🙂
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I just watched a TV show where the gal who owned a curio type shop helped to solve a murder mystery… one part of the story was a young group of kids who staked out garage sales where they were allowed inside the homes… partly to ‘case the joints’.
I hope gramps and his nephew get their due. Thanks for your visit. I keep trying to out wit the ‘Vampire’ but he’s got a one track mind!
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I would think Vampires are hard to ‘shake’. 🙂 Glad you liked my story. I’m sure gramps will get his in the end. Maybe.
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Ha.. nice surprise at the end..
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Thanks 🙂
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