Friday Fictioneers
This time Friday has come and long gone and I can’t believe that I am joining the weekly FF melee almost at the fag end-phew!Well, real life sometimes takes over and one has to patiently wait for a break. I would like to thank all those who came over to read and comment on my post.Will come by later today, to thank you all personally. As we are all observing FF is becoming more and more popular and to read over 100 entries every week is getting tougher.So,I am going to chose what many others are already doing.I will come by to read and comment on those who have been regularly reading mine and those who never fail to return the favour. Needless to say,I will definitely pay a return visit to those who come by to read and comment on mine for the first time-that’s what a community is for 🙂
Okay,now that is out of the way,let me get back to the nitty- gritty of FF.Every Friday(okay,okay Wednesday) our wonderful hostess Rochelle Wisoff-Fields cooks up a storm by providing a photo prompt ,based on which writers from all over the globe rush to spin a 100 word(give or take a few more -or less) story.This week the photo is provided by none other than the very talented Douglas M Macllroy-thank you Doug :-)If you are interested in participating a or reading what others have written, do click on the url http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/friday-fictioneers-2/ and I promise you will be hooked.
My 101 word story(including the title) follows the photo prompt below.
Copyright – Douglas M. MacIlroy
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Adventure
“Is the sea monster going to gobble us all?” asked little Gina.
Tim retorted, “No silly, we are safe under the rafters.”
“Anyway mermaids are stronger than sea monsters!” Quipped Alice sagely.
The monster was circling around, when suddenly…
“Argh! What are you kids doing under my new cushions?”
‘Oh, no! It’s Mom!” The children groaned.
“Dave, is this how you keep an eye on them?”
Her husband took off the diving helmet and grinned sheepishly.
“Molly, I thought the kids would enjoy an undersea adventure.”
Rolling her eyes, Molly remarked, “Thank God, you decided to keep the sea away!”
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@Zebra Crossing 
I would have taken them under the sea in an octopus’s garden under the shade 🙂 Too many stories this week which make me miss those days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ47G6HsFr8
Oh,what’s that?I haven’t yet started reading-a close friend lost his Mom-so was too sad almost the whole week to do anything-just posted mine last night and am now catching up with last week’s comments on my post-then I will start reading FF-will chk out the video link,thanks a ton Subroto for coming by to read-always appreciated:-)
I like your cute story, Atreyee.
Aww Gina,thanks so much-I really value your support and appreciate your stopping by to read and comment on my posts 🙂
I love watching you grow. You seem to have a magic bean, like Jack does.
Aww shucks Gina,you make me blush-thank you for the high praise though I wish I really was “growing” 😛
Oh, but you are. Your stories are gaining depth rapidly.
Muaah!What a beautiful note to start the day with -thank you my friend! 🙂
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a pleasant surprise. i was completely taken. 🙂
Lol Plaridel,glad I was able to surprise you-I must be losing my “dark” hue-need to gear up 😉 Thank you so much for stopping by to read and comment-I truly appreciate it:-)
awww this was really cute. a sweet moment. lovely story. 🙂
Thank you Kz-glad you liked it:-)Am going to start reading FF entries now-this week I am so late 😦
Dear Atreyee,
This brings back a sweet childhood memory for me. My dad was the playful one and would often get in trouble with my mother for his antics. Nicely done.
I understand about reading 100 stories getting to be a bit daunting. I did what I never do this week. I did not comment on a certain story. The writer never comments on anyone else’s story. It gets to be tiresome when it’s all one way and there are so many. I feel a little guilty about this. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle-am so happy to have brought back that lovely memory:-)
I so agree-I have been skipping a few since the last two weeks for the very same reason and I strongly feel that those who “like” and leave are either lying about reading your post and taking an easy route or are just too lazy :PI am learning to be selective by choice-now does that make sense?lol!
Have a wonderful week Rochelle,love and peace xx
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Sounds like a real day of fun!
Must have been ;-)Thank you for coming by to read Sandra-highly appreciate it:-)
Uh oh… here comes the Sheriff…
Ha!ha!All husbands love their sheriffs ,isn’t it? 😉
No wet living room? Whewh! 🙂
Lol,you got it Alicia 😉 Thanks a ton for reading
Great family stuff here. True dialogue.
Thank you so much Patrick 🙂
That sounds like so much fun! My dad used to be just as imaginative as Dave. Brings back memories of the good old days! Well done!
Happy to have brought back good memories Adelie and thank you for the thumbs up 🙂
Aw, I say let them play – as long as the children (young and old) clean up the mess! (Those couch cushions may have been new, but in my experience, nothing new stays looking new for long with kids around, no matter how careful we are. Yeah, I’m still coming to terms with that reality!)
Ha!ha!I agree though I never had to experience it with Sam-she was such a well behaved ,gentle kid-unlike her Mom,lol!
This is such a charming story, well done! I loved Alice quipping sagely – she obviously knows all about monsters and mermaids 🙂
Ha!ha!I concur with you-Alice is definitely very knowledgeable 😉 Thank you Ade for stopping by to read and comment
Great story full of play and averted anger.
Thank you Alicia:-)
Nice, light hearted entry. I could follow that very easily!
Thank you so much:-)
You’re welcome
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love the dialogue between the children, Atreyee. you created a very realistic scene because we all know, mom rules. ha-ha!! 🙂
Ha!ha!Thanks Sun for such a lovely comment 🙂
Dear Atreyee, your story is great and what a great Daddy to play ‘underwater adventures” with them! I always enjoy your stories! Thanks! Nan 🙂
Thank you so much for the lovely comment Nan:-)
Trust dad to get into trouble with mum. I suspect he gets away with most things with that sheepish grin though!
Lol,you got it right Sarah 🙂
Good story of a family who understand and love their children. It looks like Mom is the one to take control when it’s needed but also has a sense of humor. Well done. 🙂
Thank you so much:-)
Dads have a tendency to have fun with the children and let the chips fall where they may. Bill used to get the girls all excited before bedtime, then turn them over to me to put to bed. Thanks, dear! Not!
janet
Ha!ha!Very clever of Bill but then wise husbands always know when to give in :-)Thank you for coming by to read and for the feedback,Janet:-)
took me a second to get what it meant to keep the sea away. oh yes, that was important! well done.
😀 Thank you Brain 🙂
Very nice Atreyee. Loved it and the last line. How did I miss it?