… and this is where the clues of my two friends have led me? A stronghold guarded by an elite host.
“Perhaps, the old guard has come to the rescue.”
I grapple with my thoughts and my hope that someone can help me defeat the foes in Newcago
I focus on his handsome, stoic face. After a long, reflective moment, I realize he is but a holographic image- Another form of deception.
What lies behind the barricaded door? Ah a portal, a portent of sorts. But where will it lead?
I instinctively know it’s neither safe to enter nor to turn away.
*****
What can you do in 100 words? Write a story? Surely not! Check out the creative mastery of the folks that write for Friday Fictioneers and our hostess Rochell Wisoff- Fields. The excellent photo prompt is by Managua Gunn.
NewCago is a noir, metropolitan area that is plagued with a string of perhaps para normal bad guys. Sam (a private detective) seems to be the only one who can stay alive long enough to protect the citizens. How long can his luck last???
Here’s a list of the previous stories (the clues were week 11 & 12)
Week 10 in Newcago Serial No Dial Tone
Week 9 in Newcago serial Gathering Bodies
Week 8 in Newcago serial No place to hide
Week 7 in Newcago serial They were Pink
Week 6 In Newcago Serial You poison filled wasps
Week 5 in Newcago Serial The Doom Cycle
Week 4 in Newcago Serial Helpless
Week 3 in Newcago Serial When the Lights Go On
week 2 in Newcago Serial Can’t Kill The Thirst
Week 1 in Newcago Serial Secret Weapon
Love it! That’s all! 🙂
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The picture was perfecttttt
thanks Penny
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What an interesting twist…quite creative.
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This is, indeed, a dilemma: …”it’s neither safe to enter nor to turn away.”
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A hologram! Oh, how cruel to raise his hopes and then, once again, dash them. Come to think of it, I guess there hasn’t been much raising, only extended dashing. Come on, Sam. It’s time to kick some Newcago butt! Go for it!
janet
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agreed
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Seems like a good clue to me. I’m wondering just “where” this thing will lead.
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hoping for a good prompt to lead the way
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a clever take:)
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thanks for stopping by
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Furrealz? That’s mauoelvrsly good to know.
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I enjoy reading how creatively you use the different weekly photos to follow your story!
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Your crafting of your story to the prompt seems effortless.
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Sandra – thanks
Photo prompts in one way tell the story for you you just have to keep up
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Love this. You’re doing an excellent job creating weekly installments in your serial. Very effective use of the photo prompt!
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I really didn’t plan on a serial but now I’m kinda hooked and I want to find out where this poor guy Sam will end up
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Dear Moondust,
A hologram. Now that’s a different take.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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great prompts that lead to unusual places Rochelle
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I am never sure where your tale leads but I am never disappointed by your storytelling.
Write on!
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Im never sure either especially with photo prompts 😉
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Oh I like this sf treatment! Intriguing! 😀
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I am really waiting to see where you take this and how it ends up 🙂 it was an interesting read
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Love that last sentence ,, go on I say…
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STILL GOING STRONG! PS..A CHALLENGE! http://www.yakutia-coppercure.co.uk/haibun.html#.UcTFl_lM_c9
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“it’s neither safe to enter nor to turn away.” such a perfect way to end this episode and leave us hanging. im excited as to where this will lead! ^^
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A great addiiton to the Newcargo story, well written. As others have already said the last sentence is a perfect ending.
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The classic no win situation. It appears Newcago is not getting any more inviting any time soon.
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