Today, the start of a work week, is the day that I devote to hosting the Mondays Finish the Story flash fiction challenge. In the challenge, I ask that you use between 100-150 words that uses the opening line and the photo prompt to create your story. Here is today’s photo and the opening line is in bold and italics. I hope that you enjoy my story.
© 2015, Barbara W. Beacham
“The petroglyphs told the story of an unusual event.” Now most would look at all the symbols that cover the rock in this photo. What they should be looking at is the area on the upper left.
Do you see the two figures at the left? The one on top is a dog. The one below it is Stands Tall and Points. The two of them used to travel together. The art depicts a story he told the Anasazi.
He tells them that not only would there be a migration of big horned goats, but also snakes. Hunting will be good. He says the rain is coming. He lets them know to secure the ladder to the cliff dwelling. They were all good signs.
The grandfather looks at his sleeping grandson. He is now asleep. Too bad the grandfather thought. I was just getting to the part where Big Foot comes in. Few paid attention to that symbol.
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Enjoy the day and sorry for the late post today. A bit under the weather… Dear reader, be well… ^..^
Good story, Barbara. Any story that includes Big Foot has got to be interesting. Maybe that part will be repeated. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne! I had fun writing this one.
Finally… proof of Bigfoot!!! Too bad the little guy fell asleep before he got to hear the entire story! Wonderful take on the prompt!
Why thank you! I had fun with this one.
Haha! This is brilliant! I can see everything you described. Bigfoot (Wendingo to Native-Americans) is definitely and clearly indicated there. Perhaps the hunting is good…for the Wendingo! Great story! You put some serious thought into this one. I’m still smiling.
Hee hee…Glad you enjoyed my story Eric!
Nice interpretation! I’d like to hear about Bigfoot, though 🙂
Ah, maybe another time Ali!
great story, Barbara. 🙂 I hope the grandson gets to hear the part about Big Foot some other time – I’m sure he’d agree that that’s the best part of the story!
Thanks!
Fun and cute story.
Thank you! 🙂
Well, shame the kiddo fell asleep, I’d quite like to hear about Bigfoot myself. Great story 🙂
Maybe another story for another time?
Great interpretation of the symbols using the grandfather to read to his grandson, love it.
Thank you Sally! I had fun writing this one. This was the final iteration…there were too many.
Hope you’re better Barbara. Lovely story.
Feeling much better today. Thank you!
Hope the weather is clearing up again soon! The child had to be very tired because grandpas story was very interesting. Hope he can hear the rest the following evening. Good and interesting story. I had a look at the drawings again.
Thank you Scrapydo! Did you see the big foot?
No, I’ll have a look again!
It is there!
Saw it!
🙂
I enjoyed your wonderful interpretation of the petroglyph Babs ~ Well done ~ Big Foot is still at large ~ Hope you feel better soon 🙂
Thanks John. It was a fun story to write. I am feeling much better today. Thank you!
Sorry you’re ill. Wishing you good health.
Love the ending to your story, that will be told the next evening. Reading to the youngsters who can’t stay awake for the best part, so cute!
Thanks! My grandfather used to read to us. Just had to add that in…
Great story Barb! I thought that was a hand, a friendly hand. I like your interpretation as it being Big Foot. I hope you get well soon!
Thanks Joy! Feeling much better today.
I’m glad to hear that Barb!
🙂
Good story to accompany these petroglyphs. Too bad for the grandson as the story would be getting very interesting very soon.
Thanks PJ! It might get more interesting indeed!
You’ll feel better soon. Tomorrow is another day.
I have a great book to read tonight and I am planning on immersing myself in it! 🙂
Looking forward to your feedback.
So far so good!