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The couple sat in the car staring at the sign on the door.
“You know what this means,” he muttered.
“Nope,” she quipped.
“Funny.”
“I am. I know,” she giggled. “But hey, whatcha gonna do?”
“We’re gonna win this thing! That’s what we’re gonna do.”
He’s so competitive, she thought, as she watched him flip through the Down Island Murder Mystery pamphlet. This was their third murder mystery weekend of the summer. They’d solved the first two.
“Ah-ha! We’re going in!” he exclaimed
“But it says Nope,” she persisted.
“It’s an anagram,” he smiled.
“It’s OPEN! Let the games begin!”
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This is my fourth attempt at flash fiction for the Friday Fictioneers. A big shout out to Rochelle @Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple for hosting Friday Fictioneers. The weekly challenge is to write a story based on the photo prompt, provided today by Rochelle. My challenge was to write a complete story in 100 words or less. This entry was exactly 100 words!
Well written 👌
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Thanks so much 😊
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Hope you will also like my blog🙏
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Enjoyable and clever…
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Thanks so much, Ivor. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
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Very clever, Sue! I hadn’t thought about the OPEN angle 🙂
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Thanks 😊 Glad you enjoyed it.
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Well written! 😇
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Thank you😊
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Great little story, Sue. Fun to read.
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Thanks so much, Bill. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
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You’re welcome, Sue.
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i guess we’re programmed to believe what we wanted to believe. if ‘nope’ means ‘open’ then so be it. 🙂
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Having participated in murder mysteries the use of anagrams is common. Simply move the letter N to the end and you have the word ‘Open’. A fun play on words. Thanks for reading 😊
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Clever start to a mystery, for sure! I have a feeling they’re going to win this one too 🙂
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Thanks so much for your kind words😊
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It’s my pleasure, Sue.
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Dear Sue,
They sound like a couple who knows how to have a good time. Fun.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A murder mystery walk eh? Never heard of those, but sounds like a hoot. These two seem like they love it! Great take
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Sounds like a great way to spend a weekend!
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Thanks, Iain. It’s a fun way to spend a weekend 🙂
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Open indeed!
Things aren’t what they seem! They’ll solve this for sure 🙂
Clever take!
I went with the Nope though!
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Thanks so much for reading 😊
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That was a fun take on the prompt! So original.
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Thanks so much, Dale.
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Clever and I love the accompanying photo.
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Thanks so much, Ali 🙂
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Fun take on the prompt! I’ve never done a murder mystery but this looks like a fun one.
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My husband and I have done a few with friends. It’s a hoot! Thanks for reading 😊
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Ha! Let the games begin! Wonderful take on the prompt.
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Thanks so much 😊
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I like the dialogue in your story and the connection the couple has with each other. Amateur sleuths sounds like it could be fun.
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Thanks so much. Thanks for reading 😊
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They’re off to a good start! It sounds like they make a good team 🙂
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I love how she tags along, maybe she enjoys the watching him as his mind works on his investigations.
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I think she does! Thanks for reading 😊
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They’re on their way to winning the prize – if there is one! A delightfully different take Sue.
Here’s mine!
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Glad you enjoyed it, Keith😊
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It’s good that they share an interest like this. 🙂
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Indeed. Thanks for reading, Sandra 🙂
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I’ve always wanted to do one of those. I knew there were but not weekends. Fun! I did a puzzle room. That was fun.
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Oh! A puzzle room sounds fun! Thanks for reading 😊
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The “like” buttons aren’t working for me on anyone’s posts today. Weird. Anyway, I really enjoyed your story. Clever use of the sign on the door 🙂
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Thanks so much for reading 😊
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What a fun story and entertaining to read! =)
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Thanks so much, Brenda 😊
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I think they won’t win this time…
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Bummer!
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Fun!
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Thanks, Bela😊
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A belated welcome to Friday Fictioneers. I’ve been doing these for a few years now and have quite a collection. which I need to collate and put in some kind of order. I seem to be great at the creation side of things, but not great on the organization side. Funny that.
I enjoyed your take on the prompt and it took me into another world. Sounds like a great weekend away.I could use one of those.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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