This is in response to Rochelle’s Weekly Photo Prompt for Friday Fictioneers.

Word Count: 100

I was always inquisitive about that gap in the wall at the back of the garden. Just like a keyhole.

Cousin said it had hidden treasures.

Granny said a dragon-like creature guarded it day and night.

Mother said, ” Don’t go investigating. You may get bitten by a deadly insect “

The other night I heard an odd hissing sound emanating from there.

Next morning a blood smudged handkerchief was found near it.

But that fateful afternoon when the police arrived father looked thoroughly disturbed.

Why hide a bag of powdered chalk in there ?

It was meant for more exciting stuff.

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100 Words

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Posted by on May 13, 2026 in Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction, Uncategorized and tagged , , .

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  1. Carol anne's avatar Carol anne says:
    May 14, 2026 at 1:18 am

    Exciting story GC! ❤ really loved it! 💜💜

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  2. derrickjknight's avatar derrickjknight says:
    May 14, 2026 at 6:16 am

    OO-ER

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  3. Neil MacDonald's avatar Neil MacDonald says:
    May 14, 2026 at 10:08 am

    Tantalising clues don’t alwayd lead to mysteries

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  4. Nusrat Khan's avatar Nusrat Khan says:
    May 14, 2026 at 10:44 am

    बढ़िया

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  5. James Pyles's avatar James Pyles says:
    May 14, 2026 at 1:46 pm

    I would have stopped at the hissing.

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  6. Dale's avatar Dale says:
    May 14, 2026 at 6:56 pm

    Now you’ve got my thoughts going in all sorts of directions. I’m thinking she disregarded all the warnings, brought herself a bag of powdered chalk to leave a trail but never got far enough!

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  7. safia begum's avatar safia begum says:
    May 14, 2026 at 8:35 pm

    A minimalist and intriguing opening—hinting at a compact story that likely revolves around mystery, symbolism, or a pivotal moment revealed in small space. 🔑✨

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  8. authorfleurl's avatar authorfleurl says:
    May 15, 2026 at 9:55 am

    Now I’m curious! Yeah, I would have kept out with the hissing…

    Great story!

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  9. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan says:
    May 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Curiosity is such a compliusive human trait, occasionally getting you into trouble.

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  10. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall says:
    May 16, 2026 at 11:29 am

    A good little story, Geeta!

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  11. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta says:
    May 16, 2026 at 11:30 am

    oh I think dad could be in a lot of trouble here Geeta great story 🙌

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  12. Rupali's avatar Rupali says:
    May 17, 2026 at 1:18 pm

    Hehe. You surprised me Geetaji. Wonderful story.

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  13. GHLearner's avatar GHLearner says:
    May 17, 2026 at 2:46 pm

    Looks like someone went investigating. But what exactly do you do with powdered chalk? I only know it for art.

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  14. Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬'s avatar Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬ says:
    May 17, 2026 at 8:45 pm

    Maybe father doesn’t always know best! Intriguing story, Geeta.

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  15. authorfleurl's avatar authorfleurl says:
    May 18, 2026 at 3:27 am

    You are welcome 😊

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  16. Hazel's avatar Hazel says:
    May 21, 2026 at 4:37 am

    Sounds like a not-scary place as the people think of it. Interesting entry, gc

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