This is my post for this week’s Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers. Photo provided by Iain Kelly.
“News Alert 9 with Bob Howard and Monica Jones.”
“Good evening, we interrupt your regular programming tonight with news of an invasion in New Tokyo,” Monica began. Her calm voice betrayed by shaking hands.
“We go live now with Jack Trap in the News Alert 9 chopper,” Bob continued long. “Jack?”
“Thanks Bob and Monica,” Jack began. “We’re here near 63rd and Portland, on the Platinum Drive near the river. As you can see, something has risen from the waters. I should say, three somethings.”
The cameraman filled his shot with the surreal scene of three giant machines. Bulbous and tentacled. It was impossible to get them completely framed.
“The military has arrived as a safety precaution, but…wait, one of the things is moving. It seems to be raising a tentacle. It’s opening some sort of claw. I think it’s about to…”
“Jack?” Bob’s voice shook.
“I’m sorry folks, we seem to be experiencing some technical difficulties. We’ll get you the information as soon as we get it.” Monica said.
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I came in at 170 words this week. Not bad, but it could be better.
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It ha s suspence
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Thank you!
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Oh no, the mechanical monster took Jack! Great story Russell! It had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was happening next.
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Thank you. 🙂
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I like the story, Russell. Sounds like we need a superhero on the scene quick!
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Ha! I knew I forgot something. 🙂
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😀 😀
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Oh dear! I agree with D. Wallace: where’s a superhero when we need one?!
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They’re still in the mountains looking at the watch.
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Good tale. Classic Japanese monster, I though it was going to be Godzilla emerging at first!
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Thanks! I was going more War of the Worlds, I think. Either way works. 🙂
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I really like it.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome! Are you going to add to this story? I’d love to read more because it was very intriguing.
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Not sure. It would be fun. Seems that I have piles and piles of stories to expand. 🙂
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my first thought when i read your lines was – WAR OF THE WORLDS – that book had me shaken for days. first sci-fi book i read….like your style….from a casual day to sudden chaos….great job!
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Thank you. 🙂 I admit, War of the Worlds was one of my first thoughts when I saw the helicopter…don’t know why. 🙂
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Yes!!! Now bring in the couple from last week Russ, the mechanical fellow might have an idea where their daughter is..
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Now there’s an idea! Thanks for reading. 🙂
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