Welcome to Friday Fictioneers, when writers from around the world post 100-word stories based on a photo prompt provided on Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog. This week’s photo is by Kent Bonham. Thank you, Kent!
If you are a fan of the Showtime series “Homeland,” you may have noticed that the demure, young Iranian-American CIA analyst Fara Sherazi has had a couple of uncharacteristically angry outbursts in recent weeks. First, she ranted at the U.S. bankers who laundered terrorist funds. Then, she became outraged that the Iranian spymaster Javadi–who syphoned a large chunk of the bank fees for personal use–would not be exposed for his graft. Instead of bringing him to justice, the CIA blackmailed and convinced him to work as a double agent.
How deeply rooted is her anger? She’s a newbie without any experience as a field agent, but she seems to have conflicting loyalties. Could she potentially “go rogue,” follow him to Iran and expose him? If so, how would she get out of the country without alerting her bosses at the CIA? Surely their databases are flagged whenever one of their operatives passes through Customs.
This is a piece of fan fiction that imagines that scenario. Hopefully, it stands on its own, with or without the background info.
Enjoy!
Double Agent
by Jan Brown
I am forever grateful for my cousin Jamelah. When I explained my mission, she readily lent me her passport. Fortunately, she’s a U.S. citizen and her passport contains no other biometric data beyond the digital photograph. Though we look almost exactly alike, our fingerprints would be distinguishable.
I am chasing the worst type of traitor—one who feeds off the misery of others. He’s a snake who betrayed his own people for money. I know where to find him this morning. This quiet alley leads to the back door of his bank. He will not live to see another dollar.
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Well, I would have liked to have seen Clair Danes appear in the story, especially if I got to meet her, but it stands on its own as a compelling little story. Good job, Jan!
Thanks, Perry! I’m sure Ms. Danes is anxious to meet you as well. You’re definitely her type. Tall, young, buff, rich…. Oh well, one out of four ain’t bad!
Not familiar with the series, so thanks for the back story. Nice action piece.
Thank you, Sandra!
I don’t know the series either, but yours certainly stands alone.
Thank you, Claire. I appreciate the feedback!
He’s goin’ down! Wonderful.
Yes, she’s got him dead to rights. Or wrongs 😉
Thank you for the interesting photo!
You are most welcome.
Oooh, a spy thriller! quite a novel take on the prompt – and for you, I think.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Dear Jan,
Although your story stands on its own, the back story was nice to have. I think you mean “lent” and not “leant” or maybe “loaned”? Loved that last line…won’t live to see another dollar. Well played.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle! And bless you for the spelling correction–I shall edit right now 🙂
As a fan of Homeland and a bigger fan of Friday Fictioneers… Bravo! 🙂
Thank you!!!
I think this story has all the tension of the First season of Homeland! Excellent, Jan.
Thank you so much! The tension in the show has waned a bit as the focus moved from Brody, but I still find it very interesting. Even the small things can be satisfying, like Saul and Dar locking Senator Buttface in the conference room 🙂
Taking matters into her own hands! I hope no-one links her to it and mistakenly arrests her cousin!
I think if they arrest her cousin she would have to come clean. But if the assassination is successful, she may not escape Iran alive. Such is the fate of the rogue agent…except on TV 😉
Yeah, that stupid lying TV 🙂
Nice one, Jan! I love Homeland. But Fara should watch her back. I’ve been suspicious of her recent behavior too. I suspect her character may be shadier than she appears.
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I agree; it will be interesting to see how Fara’s role will develop….
That’s good. Love Homelands.
Glad you liked the story (and the TV series)!
I know nothing of the TV series, darling, but felt your tale did stand on its own. Quite well, actually.
Thank you, Helena! I’m glad it worked 🙂
love that line — he will not live to see another dollar. 🙂 great piece,definitely stands on its own
Thank you, kz!
Good story, Jan. I haven’t seen “Homeland”, although it sounded interesting from the previews. I don’t watch much other than the “NCIS’s” and “Blue Bloods”, plus some PBS. But you make it wound worth the look.
janet
who’s just about ready to head off with Rochelle and Kent for the writers’ workshop
Thank you, Janet. Have a great workshop 🙂
I’ve never seen the television show but this piece stands on its own.
Thank you, Dawn! I’m glad the piece was able to stand on its own.
Oh, cutting at the end, Jan. This definitely stands on its own as a suspenseful story. Great use of the prompt. Well done!
Thank you, Amy!!!
I like the story. I felt it had a backstory. Have read the comments. I know nothing of Claire Danes or any series, but it stands well on its own. 🙂