This is in response to Rochelle’s photo prompt for Friday Fictioneers.
Word Count : 100
The Sign
Whistling I drove. It was Friday. Plans for the weekend.
Slowing down I took the turn across the red brick building fronting the high rise. There were three road signs – left and right turns and parking.
Suddenly, a hand thrust out.
A traffic cop in blue and white uniform.
I pulled over.
“You have broken the law, ma’am,” Stern admonition. Puckered brows. Artfully chosen words , “It’s no entry. You are fined”
Out the car, I looked around confused.
“But where’s the sign?”
“Oh that!” He waved disparagingly, ” Blown away by yesterday’s storm.”
With that he punched out the challaan.
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(98 Words)
(Challaan is the fine ticket).
You can read the other stories here.
Kismat kharab ho to challan khud chal kar ata hai 😊
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Yep, you are right and more so if the cop is corrupt 😞
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A good twist
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Thank you Derrrick
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Ignorance of the law is no defence
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Thank you so much
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Another writer drawn to the signs, I am going to have to rethink my non existent story now. Thanks for posting and taking part.
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Thank you for the visit. Yes, you must take part and start posting 😁
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Great twist! 🙌
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Thank you 🙏🙏
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You are truly a gifted storyteller!
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Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
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Perhaps the ‘charlaan’ could be blown away in the storm too.
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Hope so 😂😂
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I’d make a formal complaint – worth a try!
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I hope the court sees the injustice, Geeta.
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I hope so too 🤞
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I would totally avoid that neighborhood!
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Yes and a road without a signboard. H😆
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Dear Geeta,
That’s one unforgiving and obtuse cop.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes Rochelle. It’s very difficult to deal with corrupt minds. Thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
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LOL, sounds about right.
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Seriously ! Are you kidding me ? No sign, no fine. Oh you poor thing but what could you do – just pay the fine. Unfair. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for reading and commenting. Much appreciated.
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