It is time for another story! Thursday’s I devote the day to writing for the Friday Fictioneers flash fiction challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The challenge requires that you write a story of no more than 100 words and that the story have a beginning, middle and end. So here is today’s photo and my story.
Garlic Shop – Photo by Kent Bonham
Walking along the promenade, window-shopping, we came across this store called “Trak All the Way.” We could smell the shop before we came upon it. Garlic! I love garlic!
Heading inside we were surprised to find that all they had were religious crosses and, of course, garlic. It was then that we realized the reason that they sold what they did was to keep the vamps away.
The sun was setting as we turned to leave. The woman ran over, hung a cross around my neck and handed me some garlic. “No charge,” she said. “Be very careful going home.”
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Thanks goes out to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting Friday Fictioneers, and to Kent Bonham for the photo that inspired this story. As to you, dear reader, I thank you too for taking the time to stop by today.
Have an amazing day and be well… ^..^
Life in the Foothills 
How does she keep the shop open if she’s giving everything away? …And I’ve should’ve known, this photo— of a garlic shop.
This one only one circumstance…Maybe she is able to keep it open because she receives a government subsidy.
This reminds me of a favorite movie of my son’s. I seem to remember it was called “The Lost Boys.” The city the family moved to was full of vampires. I believe there are people who think they’re vampires. I’d stay away from them also. Well done, Barbara. 🙂 — Suzanne
Glad you enjoyed the story Suzanne!
Ewwww creepy good!
One never knows Joy…Glad you enjoyed my flash!
That’s one friendly shop owner. It will be a bit odd to walk with cross and garlic on the streets… unless other people do the same.
Ah, they do, but for the traveler who is not wise…
That shopkeeper was more interested in helping people than in profits! Good for her! 🙂
Amazing how that sometimes happens!
Rare, but it does. I love those kinds of merchants!
Me too!
Seems like we had similar ideas with regard to the garlic. Nice one.
Thank you Rachel! You wrote a good story too!
A garlic a day keeps the vampires away! Nice one.
It sure does! Thank you!
Paranoia or actual fact? I have heard that some tall tales have resulted in many ways from a manner of truths.
I leave that up to you Francesca! 🙂
Love it!
😀 Thanks Anneli!
At least it was free! Vamps on the promenade – well, it does have the night life!Good one!
Many thanks Yolanda!
Love the ending! What does the shop owner know?
I never stopped to ask!
Wimpy vampires – letting a simple plant scare them away. I prefer garlic’s cousin, the onion, and always carry them when in Transylvania. Cute story.
Glad you enjoyed the story PJ!
Nice of her to put safety before profit! Sounds like a dangerous world to live in.
It can be!
Nicely told! I don’t know why but I think I would toss the cross and garlic in the trash and excitedly wander the street.
You are adventurous Yinglan! I would do the same.