Today I am taking part in Sunday Photo Fiction hosted by Alastair Forbes. This is a flash fiction challenge where you use the photo prompt provided and write a story that goes with the photo. The challenge requires the writer to create a story using about 200 words. Here is the photo and my story entitled “An Odd Job.”
The sun was low on the western horizon. I watched and waited patiently for it to dip below the horizon. Soon she would be awake.
I am a caretaker of one of the walking dead. It was an unusual job to say the least. I work from dusk to dawn. I prepare meals, enjoy the nightlife, and I travel. It’s a blast!
The vamp that I take care of, Arminell, is a real beauty. It was in the 1600’s at the young age of 17, when she was turned. She has raven hair, flawless skin, and eyes the color of the sky. I was lucky because even though I work for her, she is my friend. Other caretakers are not so lucky.
Ah, there she is. “Good evening Sally,” she says in greeting. She is wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt, her hair in a French braid. “What are we going to do today?”
“Let me get you something to eat, then let’s hit the city.”
“Splendid! What’s on the menu?”
I have created a food bank, you see. It works perfectly. Folks think they’re auditioning for a new stage play. “How about starting with a spicy Spaniard, and finishing with a cool Norwegian?”
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Thank you Al for the amazing photo that inspired my story. And, to you dear reader, thank you for taking the time to stop by for a quick read. Have an amazing day and be well. ^..^
Excellent story 🙂
Thanks Tena! I had a fun time writing this one!
Loved it!
Thank you!
I can see that you enjoyed writing it because it starts slowly and ends very dramatic. Just think of those lovely meals they are going to have in the city! Well done. 🙂
I did indeed! Thank you Scrapydo!
Aw, Dusk til Dawn had me hungry for Santanico Pandemonium (and her snake). A yummy tale anyway!
🙂 Thanks Dave!
I wonder what the help wanted ad would read if Sally decided she wanted to be the caretaker of say, a wolf man?
Great story. Hope they had fun on the town!
That might be another story Phylor! I have it on good authority that they did have fun in the city. They went out for a little nip!
Loved this! Great story Barb. You built up the intrigue and then blasted us with a smorgasboard. 😀
Hee hee! I just had to have a bit of fun…
That seemed like a story that would be really fun to write. LOL!
It was… 😀
Haha! I love the blithe tone of this. You describe people as though they were wines. I’m just hoping she never intends to serve up Swedish Meatballs. Yikers! Great story. I really enjoyed it.
Hee hee! Glad that you enjoyed this tale of having an odd job. I don’t think I will quit anytime soon.
Haha! 😀 It sounds too interesting. You shouldn’t quit!
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Hahaha! You hit it out of the ballpark with this one, Barb. So clever. Love it!
Thank you Marcybee!
Excellent short story, and yes indeed – an odd job!
Thanks PJ!
Yikes, not a job I would like to have, although, it does sound very intriguing.
I could be an exciting job!
Haha! I love the menu.
Thanks! That was fun to write…
Thanks for the chuckle with my coffee!
Nice to know I made you laugh.
great STORY
Why thank you Donna! I had fun writing this one.