Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers-
Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers is a new weekly fiction writing challenge. The goal is to write a story between 100-150 words (give or take 25 words) based on the provided photo.
THE HAUNTED AVENUE
by John Yeo
This is the place where the dream was created, deep in Arden forest. A beautiful peaceful sight in daylight with this tree-lined path running through the middle. There are fairies and many little people living here, only visible after dark. The biggest puzzle is the man with the head of an Ass, who is rumoured to have been magically transformed here. The fact is debatable, as there are many Ass-headed beings in the real world, visible wearing the heads of ordinary folk. The tree-lined avenue pictured is haunted by the Lady Arabella who was murdered by her husband after she was caught having an affair with an Ass-headed farmer. The tenant farmer was ostracised and thrown off his land. Now he wanders the woods after dark, broken-hearted looking for revenge, with a pack of hounds ready to tear the foxy killer apart. His Lordship only hunts and walks by day.
(150 Words)
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Yes, lots of Asses surround us all.
DJ
The numbers swell daily Danny 🙂
You paint a colourful picture of a magical, though terrifying, place to be at night. The fairies sound delightful but I wouldn’t like to run into that Ass-headed creature, or the ghost of Lady Arabella. And I totally agree about the number of Ass-headed beings in the real world. Nice touch of humour, there. 🙂
Thanks Millie ~ I’m glad you enjoyed this bit of fun to brighten up a frosty morning ~ 🙂 Have a great weekend ~
You too! 🙂
You hit the nail on the head with the ass-headed beings in the real world! That made me laugh.
The vivid descriptions are wonderful, but like milliethom, I would not like to run into a ghost or something else.
Many thanks for reading this and for your thoughts Francesca ~ I’m glad you had a smile 🙂
Loved this story! His “Lordship” knows better than to go there at night. Perhaps their worlds will one day collide. ?? Great story John!
Thanks Joy for your nice comment and for the great prompts ~ I look forward to next week 🙂
I liked your hook at the beginning and in general your story sounds very mythical. Fun take on the prompt. 🙂
Thanks for our inspiring response M2ar ~ I’m glad you enjoyed this ~ 🙂
Ha, I know a few ass-heads too 🙂
Steer well clear drali my friend they can be contagious ~ Although if taken in small doses provoke fun ~
Lol, this is good, made me laugh… you are honoured for me to crack a smile!! Nice take on the prompt
My pleasure Cat ~ Thanks for the inspiring comment ~
ooohh I love this story! mystical, majical with a twist of humor. I can’t wait to read more of your work.
Thank you Bynda ~ I am so glad you enjoyed this ~ 🙂
fabulous. Particularly the ass-headed people in the real world, wearing regular heads 🙂 I do like the fantasy of it. Very nice
Thanks Samantha ~ I’m really happy you liked this ~ Peace 🙂
I cut my eyeteeth on fairies and fantasy and I like that you went right to it. Not to mention a touch of Shakespeare 🙂
What a very whimsical story but a bit scary toward the end. Great piece with lots of imagination 😃
Thanks for your nice remark, Irod ~ I’m glad you enjoyed this 🙂