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22.8.19

SHARK - a story in less than 100 words



SHARK
“That shark’s head gives me the shivers,” Kirsten said, “Let’s go somewhere else.”
“We only want a quick snack,” Rick said, “You can sit with your back to it.”
He was lifting a toasted sandwich to his mouth when his hand froze and he turned a sickly shade of grey.
“What’s wrong?” Kirsten asked, but he could only point. She turned round to see the glass wall bulging, and powering towards them at full speed was an enormous shark.
There was no time even to scream.

Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers each week on her blog   https://rochellewisoff.com/  and to Dale Rogerson for the photo that prompted this week's stream of consciousness!  I am late on parade this week because last night I had the privilege of my granddaughter staying for a sleepover. She is four and a half - need I say more? <3

33 comments:

  1. A story with more than one bite, Lizy!

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  2. Oh my! That definitely puts a downer on their lunch!

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    1. Their toasties might get a little damp :(

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  3. Now that's something you don't see every day

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    1. It's just occurred to me that if I opened a cafe with such nightmare scenes showing on the wall in video, I'd probably make a fortune!

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  4. Awww...she should have listened to her instincts!

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  5. Dear Liz,

    That is not something you want to see while eating a sandwich. Or any other time for that matter.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Apparently Great Whites are all over the place now, had you heard?

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  6. Crikey - well at least the shark had a good lunch!

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  7. darn, they even didn't have time to finish their lunch. :(

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    1. Let's look on the bright side - toasted cheese is full of fat!

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  8. I was eating a sandwich as I read this - I nearly choked!

    My story is about Masie!

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  9. Yihikes. This could go into a horror fantasy or funny, either way, great story.

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    1. Funny? Your sense of humour must be weird!

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  10. That restaurant has way more to it than appears!!

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    1. Yep. Everything except customers!
      Great photos,btw, it's promoted some good stories.

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    2. It did at that!
      I was quite pleased...

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  11. Sounds like they accidentally entered a wormhole, no I mean sharkhole. Oops! Hope they survive.

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    1. I guess they might if they're good swimmers¡

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  12. I'm sure seeing that would make anyone lose his appetite :)

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  13. Stuff of nightmares!
    Stephen King would be proud.

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  14. Also the shark needs his snack... to bad the guests are on the menu

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  15. Wow. That was fast. Maybe the shark will go after the backpack and they'll get away. That was great action, Liz, and the dialogue fit perfectly. It was like a terrible nightmare. Well done. ---- Suzanne

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    1. Thank you Suzanne, I almost missed you! Guess you were scrolling through the site late in the week!

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