Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers Week of 10-06 thru 10-12-2015
Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writer
This week’s photo prompt is provided by Etol Bagam. Thank you Etol!
RAYMOND ROCKSHIRE
There was a hush among the audience as the curtain slowly opened.
The listeners were already showing signs of the play becoming a hit as they leaned forward in their seats. Many had waited several hours outside, making sure they would get a seat.
The lead singer in the play , Raymond Rockshire, a famous actor was making his first appearance at the theatre.
After he finished singing the applause was quite deafening. The lights turned low, then turned high, and once again lowered for a longer amount of time.
When, at last, the lights were higher, that is when everyone became shocked to see the singer stretched out on the floor!
Raymond Rockshire had been brutally stabbed in the heart.
There was a note attached to his body from a serial killer that the authorities were searching for. The note simply stated, in red letters; You Can’t Catch Me.
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Copyright © 2015 Written by Jessie Cross ~ All rights reserved
Wow! What a shocking “performance.” I’m sure the audience wasn’t expecting that! (Neither was he). The killer sounds arrogant! I hope they catch him and quick. Great story Jessie! Thank you again, for participating in FFfAW challenge!
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Thank you Joy! I’m sure it left a lasting impression on everyone there. Serial killers are usually hard to track down. They usually get them, but more than one life is lost. Thank you for hosting FFfAW.:)
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Oh boy, what a shock. Certainly didn’t expect that! Great story!
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Thanks so much! Life is full of surprises.
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Why oh why! That’ll be the question of the hour. And yes, no one will forget this heartstopping performance. A very interesting twist with this piece!
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Thank you! I was running out of word count, so poor Raymond had to permanently leave the stage.
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That was a very unexpected ending! I hope the killer is caught before he strikes again. Great story. 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂 Hopefully, there won’t be anymore killed before they catch him.
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Great twist ending! I love the name Raymond Rockshire too. So, he really “died” out there, huh? (Sorry, couldn’t help myself.) I’m picturing him and the Garrad from my story hanging out in the afterlife together, regretting going on stage that night.
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Yes, I guess they are having a blast together! They might as well make the most of it, there’s no changing the circumstances! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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That ending was totally unexpected! I love how the story built up, leading up to the show and then the rise of the curtains. And ending,made for a great twist.
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Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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