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THE CAR IN THE WOODS - flash fiction


THE CAR IN THE WOODS

“Don’t touch anything!” Becky’s voice was sharp and Chris shot her a withering look. “I’m only making sure there’s no body inside.” Sighing, he put his hands in his pockets before peering through the side window.
Meanwhile Becky walked slowly round the clearing. When she’d made a full circuit she called shakily, “Chris – we should go – now!
“Why? What’s got you all of a dither?”
“Whoever was driving this car took the engine with them – and there’s only one set of footprints.”
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The above story was written to the prompt of a photo by Ted Strutz for Friday Fictioneers, ably hosted by  https://rochellewisoff.com/  After you've left a comment on my blog (please!) follow the Blue Frog link from Rochelle's blog to read other short stories each week.
I may not get round to you all this weekend, as it's my daughter's 50th birthday and her big sister arrived unexpectedly from Ireland to help us celebrate. Therefore I am one happy and distracted-from-writing Mum!

37 comments:

  1. Has to be big to carry the motor all by itself!!
    Run!

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  2. Ooh, I wouldn't like to meet whoever took that!

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  3. Wow! I remember in ye olden days people used to remove the cables to stop people stealing the car, but no-one was strong enough to take the whole engine with them. Run :-)

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    1. Was it the starter motor they took? No, the something lead.

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  4. She is observant and smart.
    Realized what was strange!
    Better to hurry to a place that's safe.
    Car In Cyclone - Anita

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  5. See? That's what makes people smart. A whole world of terror created by an open bonnet

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    1. And the footprints. Don't forget the footprints.

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  6. Better safe than sorry, make a sharp exit. Enjoy the family party!

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  7. Yikes. She is very observant and clever. Now it's time to run.
    I hope you're having a good time with your daughters.

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    1. Lovely to have them both together for a few days.

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  8. i'm sure whoever took the engine out would be coming back. they should confront him and verify that he's the real owner of the car. otherwise, they should tell him it's against the law. :)

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  9. Yes it is time to go. Owner was smarter. He ripped the heart out.

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  10. Cue thrashing of the undergrowth as giant footsteps.... I'm scaring myself here.

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    1. You're writing a script? I can hear them too!

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  11. Definitely time to leave. Enjoy your time with your family.

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  12. Yikes! That is a good twist!

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  13. I have heard that Bigfoot has a soft spot for engines...

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  14. I enjoyed the dialogue and the suspense. They should certainly run! ��

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    1. They will - if he listens to her voice of reason!

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  15. She is a smart observer! I wouldn't like to meet whoever took the engine away all by himself.

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  16. A really strong dude?
    IDK...the whole things is creepy if you ask me.

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    1. Thanks, Dawn - creepy is what i was aiming for!

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  17. Time to run! The guy must related to The Hulk :)

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