Bernie broke opened the door to an old woman knitting in a rocking chair. Putting his finger over his lips “shhh”, he headed towards the window and peeked out, gun up.
A firm hand grabbed his wrist in a vice-like grip. “No.” The voice was deep. His body was swept back like a ragdoll.
Looking up, he no longer saw an old woman. Its red eyes seethed with hatred. The demon ripped off an arm, and Bernie’s last thought was how funny it was to see his own dismembered arm flopping down on top of his legs.
== 98 words ==
Thank you, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple, for hosting Friday Fictioneers where we’re challenged to write a piece of flash fiction in 100 words or less. Everyone is welcome to participate in Friday Fictioneers by writing your story and connecting it with the blue froggy button below.
Oops. Picked the wrong house to burgle, eh? Pity about that :-D
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That’s actually Bernie the mean sculptor from the Ice Swan story. I promised someone I’d give him his comeuppance in this story :D
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Good. I like Karma when it works promptly.
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Gory! Nice. Of all the flats he could have picked to hide out in.
I see you mentioned this is the same nasty Bernie from your other story. I’m glad he got what what coming to him!
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Yes, I thought it would be nice to show that there’s justice in this world :D
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Appearances can be deceptive. If only Bernie knew…! Nicely written. :)
Leo @ I Rhyme Without Reason
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Thank you, Vinay!
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Dear OnChi,
It sounds like Bernie’s having a rather bad day.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Shalom, Rochelle!
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That was rather vivid! I’m glad that he got what’s coming to him. I agree with Marilyn. I like it when Karma works promptly.
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:D Thank you so much, Joy!
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My pleasure! :)
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Good story! Thanks for taking care of that so and so guy…Bernie! He was due for an adjustment!
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Haha! Thanks!
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Be careful the house you choose to rob. Well told!
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Thank you!
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Guess he didn’t vet the place first! Good and gory!
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That went very wrong really soon. Good stuff
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Gulp. Nice old grandmas aren’t what they used to be. I love the twist. Good story.
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Thank you!
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I think he picked the wrong apartment to hide in! Great story. :)
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