Welcome to Friday Fictioneers, where every story is a surprise. We are a community of writers from around the world who post 100-word stories every week, based on a photo prompt from Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog. This week’s photo was provided by fellow writer, J. Hardy Carroll.
Photo Copyright: J. Hardy Carroll
The Funeral
by Jan Brown
Annie stood looking over a sea of dark suits and black dresses. Someone at the podium was expressing high praise for the talents of their late colleague, a young IT analyst named Eric Barber. Too young to die.
She turned and saw a familiar figure. It was Henry, their corrupt former boss, and the cause of Eric’s death.
Annie stepped back, sneaking what looked like an e-cigarette from her purse. She blew hard through the hollow cylinder, and a tiny dart shot out.
Slowly, Annie walked out the front door. Two seconds later, Henry crumpled onto the floor.
Rest in peace, Henry. Or not.
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That’ the way they do things in spy movies, and anywhere where stealth makes a difference
Yes, some of those fictional gadgets are to die for. (Groan….)
I like the poetic justice in the story. Also a touch of James Bond. 🙂 with the e cigarette.
Lily
Swift and powerful!
Rest in peace? I guess not! Satisfying little revenge tale.
Where do you get one of those gadgets? If it were only that easy to get revenge..
Nice revenge tale.
Haha, I think we’d have to get the gadget on the black market. Hopefully we’ll never need it 😀
Delicious last line.
There’s no time to waste to take care of business. If there’s anything death teaches us. Nice, gritty story, Jan.
Thank you, Amy! Hope you have a great weekend.
I hope she’s not going to develop a taste for e-cigs. Different take on the prompt Jan. 😉
Thank you, Sandra!
That’s how we do it, WE the modern army of justice. I loved it.
I’m glad you enjoyed it 😆
Couldn’t she just spit in his coffee, like everybody else does? 😯
Hahaha! Yes, spitting in the coffee would be a far less violent response 😁
Go Annie!
Ha, great story! That’ll teach him. Loved the last line 🙂
Thank you for your comments, Alistair! I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
Dear Jan,
A different take on the prompt. I loved the sea of dark suits. Satisfying ending…particularly for Annie. Good job.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle. I live to be different 🙃
Ooh. Wicked.
Cause of death in this case was not smoking, but e-smoking?
Randy
Yes, a wicked little e-cig!
Oooh, revenge. I always knew those e-cigs weren’t any safer than the real thing! 😉
Hahaha, I guess cigarettes in any form can be harmful to your health 😁
Your story could be the next public service ad against smoking!
Beware of second hand smoke… even from e-cigs. I love the take, that Annie knows how to get her revenge.
Interesting