Good day to you my fellow bloggers and readers. I have been under the weather for a number of days and finally feel, as I recover, able to concentrate on writing a story. I am participating in Friday Fictioneers, hosted by the lovely Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. This challenge requires a complete story using 100 words or less. Here is the photo prompt and my story…
Mutated Moths – Photo by Madison Woods
Few knew about the mutation of moths. These unassuming insects had turned carnivore. I discovered this the other night at home.
I was sitting outside eating my burger. I needed more mustard. I separated the bun from the burg then went to get it. When I came back, moths covered my food. They appeared to be tearing at the meat. I watched for a bit and then waved them off. Reluctantly they left.
Three days later, after work I went back to Mickey D’s to grab a bite. Who do you think I found at the drive up window?
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Thanks go out to Rochelle for hosting, and to Madison for the inspiring photo. To you dear reader, thanks and be well… ^..^
Thanks for hanging in there kiddo! I hope this was just a short hiccup with your health!!! I don’t want to hear that r word.
As for the moths.. those fuzzy little winged varmints!
They are winged varmints! Still on the mend with the help of some amazing health practitioners. 🙂
and the waved them off (I think you meant “then” waved them off)
Carnivorous moths – what a scary thought. Nice take on the prompt.
Fixed that, and thanks for catching that! They are a scary thought. I am glad that you enjoyed the story. Be well… ^..^
It must be some human who is responsible for the GMO.
More than likely it is! 🙂
Dear Barb,
Maybe now the moths will leave our closets alone and go for the burgers. Cute story. Imaginative story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle! Maybe it is hamburgers instead of cedar we should be hanging in the closet? 🙂 Glad that you enjoy the story. Be well… ^..^
Must have been a sight to see all those moths on the burger. Scary I must say. Good way of putting the story together in 100 words!
Thank you Scrapydo!
Oh, very scary. They’ll learn that meat isn’t only found in burgers fast enough. Great story, and I’m glad you’re feeling better. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed the story and that you for get well sentiment.
Carnivorous Lepidoptera is a novel take. Well done.
They are novel in a bi-fold sort of way. Thanks for the compliment and comment!
Sharknado was bad enough! Now we have to worry about carnivorous moths?? I’ll be in the closet, rearranging my phobias. Very cute. 🙂
Thank you!
Oh my carnivores, I think I’d be running in the other direction, especially with moths that size. Well done though. Have to wonder after they become addicted to McD’s if they get even larger. 🙂
Loved it!
Heard they moved on to the In and Out burger chain. They read the reviews that they have the best burger.
Next step the will be nibbling at your toes.. could be the start of a horror movie.
I wonder if they are at all related to Mothra?
Hm? Makes me wonder what’s in that McDonald’s burger??
I have always wondered what makes up that skinny burger.
P.S. So glad to have you back!
Still healing….
Very funny story! And aren’t they beautiful? Who would have thought they liked fast food?
Certainly not McD’s! 🙂
Are these the beheMOTHS?
Hee hee! Gave me a good laugh!
Great story and glad you feel better
Thanks Donna! Still on the mend.
I liked the line “reluctantly they left”. I’m imagining them moaning and shouting insults at you like a bunch of teenagers 🙂
Novel idea!
Glad you enjoyed my story Ali!
LOL! The moths are in the car line to get hamburgers. Great story Barb! So glad you are feeling better.
They sure are! Still on the mend….
I’m so glad to hear something from you. You have been on my mind all morning. Seriously! I hope you mend quickly!
Working on it with a good team of Dr.’s!
I’m glad to hear you’ve got some good doctors, now get well and stay well! 🙂
I am hoping too!
🙂 You will 🙂
I will!
Oh, btw, I am going to be visiting family for a week so I may not be able to write a story for the next few MFtS.
😦 Will miss your stories! Have an excellent time!
Thank you!
🙂