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

Word Count: 100

The dungeon was well guarded –  its stone floors were cold and unyielding…its iron doors were strong and impassable. The dim lanterns hanging from the ceilings cast grim, ghostly shadows on the damp walls.

In short, inescapable and formidable.

But as they say no man made edifice is invincible or impenetrable.

Mr. Jerry knew exactly how that slim, tortuous passage was to be navigated running underneath the infamous cell wherein Mr. Tom was wrongfully incarcerated for stealing the neighbour’s milk.

And his plan to liberate his frenemy from the shackles of tyranny was so inconceivably flawless!!

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96 Words

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20 responses »

  1. Loved the clever idea and the ending made me smile.

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  2. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan says:

    I can just imagine the chaos of the escape.

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  3. It will, of course, go horribly wrong. Jerry won’t be fooled

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  4. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall says:

    Love this Geeta – I saw those names – what fabulous fun! 🐭🐈‍⬛

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  5. safia begum's avatar safia begum says:

    **Short stories often reveal deep truths through imagination. Looking forward to exploring the mystery and creativity behind this flash fiction piece. ✨**

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  6. Willie Torres Jr.'s avatar Willie Torres Jr. says:

    A clever and imaginative tale with a fun twist

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  7. Priti's avatar Priti says:

    Beautiful well shared 💐

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  8. Rupali's avatar Rupali says:

    I could visualize both Mr. Tom and Jerry. Lovely take.

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  9. Dear Geeta,

    Let’s hope things go according to plan.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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