WHAT GOES AROUND
By the
time the oil ran out and Man turned to natural power it was too late – the damage
was irreversible.
The
atmosphere could no longer pulverise meteors and all their cities were smashed
to smithereens. Both ice-caps melted and the seas rose, shrinking the land.
Now whales
gather to watch humans perform, applauding their tricks with enthusiastic
plumes. These humans are
well-cared-for, proved by the fact that they breed in captivity, but any that
try to escape are swiftly dealt with.
They’ve
done enough damage already, and we don’t call them Killers for nothing.
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This week's Flash Fiction was again written for Friday Fictioneers, a group of 100 or so writers from around the world who write a weekly story prompted by a photograph on this blog -
https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/
... and for those who are following my moving saga - yes, I'm still selling furniture and still, slowly, packing! We sign on September 3rd and hand over the keys to the new owners. We are still searching for somewhere to live in England, but that's another saga!
Indeed.. this is not unlikely scenario. A very clever take and alas I think humanity will have to pay.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bjorn - what goes around comes around. I might not be here to see it, but I have grandchildren who may.
DeleteBrilliant, Lizy - and so sadly true of human nature!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan - I think we all fear for the future.
DeleteInteresting story. Did the "killers" at the end have a double meaning (referring to both humans and the killer whales)?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad someone spotted the double entendre, Lorna!
DeleteGreat story, and it would serve us right.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it just!
DeleteKind of like using the term "Savages"... who are the real killers? Love that the whales get their turn...
ReplyDeleteAt least Killer Whales kill to eat.
DeleteWe'll probably have wiped out the wales by then too - nit sure anything will survive us.
ReplyDeleteI suppose you're right, Patsy. Depressing, isn't it?
DeleteI liked the way you turned the world on its head here. Well done. Hope all goes well with your move.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, and thanks!
DeleteVery clever take.
ReplyDeleteGood story, good moral.
ce ayr - thanks for commenting. We have captive whales in Tenerife and there are constant protests about it.
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteQuite a cautionary tale here. Killer humans, killer whales, killer story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle - the photo gave me instant inspiration this week.
DeleteOh! Spectacular turn-around.
ReplyDeleteIt could happen.
DeleteA very believable doomsday prophecy...shudder...
ReplyDeletePower to the whales!
DeleteThanks Dee dee.
ReplyDeleteHa, good one! Love the turn around, and the humans preform!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move, hope you find a place soon!
Thanks Yolande. I wonder how long it takes to train a human?
DeleteA clever twist. I hope the whales do a better job than the humans.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too, although power corrupts!
DeleteWhat a brilliant interpretation of the prompt! I would've never guessed where the story was headed. Really good job :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it, Akash!
DeleteGreat story that takes off like a rocket and doesn't let up! Very well done and tells the inconvenient truth.
ReplyDeleteThank you Perry - that means a lot. :)
DeleteI love the role-reversal you've got going on here. :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks Misha.
DeleteVery imaginative take. Excellent twist. Loved this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Indira.
DeleteSounds like a good comeuppance to me!
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