PHOTO PROMPT © Kent Bonham
Rachel had been walking for hours, energy sapped by the heat. As she rounded the bend, she saw a battered VW under a tree. If it weren’t there, I’d be able to rest in the shade. She traipsed on exhausted, wondering idly about the lack of occupants in the car. Silence, save for a slight rustling of leaves. Suddenly, the car doors opened. Rachel stopped, startled. Black, eyes stared coldly at her. They were quick, no time to react. A cloth covered her face; strong hands lifted her and thrust her roughly into the car.
Word Count: 100
Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Cliff hanger! Will there be more?
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Unlikely, but you never know!
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Dear Clare,
Add abduction to stifling heat. Well described and left me wanting to know more. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle.
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Oh, poor Rachel, abducted, why…
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So many possibilities: mistaken identity, drugs, billionaire’s daughter – you decide!
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… just being a woman by herself. The world is crazy!
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An abduction, for what, why and who? I am mighty curious now. Damn good, Clare.
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Thanks Neel. I couldn’t decide the ‘whys’ and ‘whos’ so I’m leaving that to you!
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Lots of intrigue – a random act or did they know her?
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Ah that’s the question!
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ooooo, that was vicious! 🙂 Great story!
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Thanks Jelli 🙂
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I want to know what happened next. Great cliff hanger.
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Thank you Mike.
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Oh so well done! Leaving us with all these unanswered questions!
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Thanks Dale 🙂
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I was pleased to find another kidnapping response to the prompt. To me, the prominence of the number plate, called for that response. Yours could be a precursor to mine: https://beyondtheflow.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/82-584-18-friday-fictioneers/
xx Rowena
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Thanks Rowena. There were two or three that could be put together this week!
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I love reading through them all!
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So scary! Excellent writing.
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Thanks very much.
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Oy, that was unexpected. And intriguing. And what now? 🙂
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Thanks Gabi. I’m not sure what happens next. I like to think she survives!
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I could not press like, for I fear for Rachel
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Ha, ha. Things don’t look good at the moment!
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Ooh, so tense! Great story.. I’d love to hear more.
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Thanks very much.
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Whoa! NOW we’re on our way! So many things could be happening after this. Wonderful story, Clare! I keep forgetting there’s a little girl in the picture, too. Great use of the prompt!
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Thanks very much. Glad you liked it.
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You sure can weave a tale that is interesting! You used the prompt well! Very good and scary! Nan
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That’s a lovely comment to receive. Thank you 🙂
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Oh no! I hope she knows martial arts.
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Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m not sure how she survives, but I’m confident she will!
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Eek, poor girl.
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Thanks Draliman.
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Oh my goodness! You’ve written the perfect prequel to my story! Nice one.
Click to read my FriFic
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Thanks Keith. There were a few along the same lines this week.
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She’ll suffocate before the next stage of her horrible fate.
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Hopefully not! Thanks for commenting.
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Does make you wary of walking by unknown cars. Well done, Clare!
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Thanks Sascha.
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Well written beginning of something bigger and sinister by the sounds of it
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Thanks Mick.
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Oh no!
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