Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers
Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers ~ Writing challenge week 5. The goal is to write a story between 100-150 words (give or take 25 words) based on the provided photo.
Thank you to pixabay.com for their “free to use” photograph, for this week’s prompt
HOTEL TEMPLE
by John Yeo
On Koh Samui, an island soaked in tropical sunshine, stood the imposing Hotel Temple. The hotel in an ornate converted temple, has a five star rating, attracting many visitors.
Aran and his twin sister Isra were thirteen years old. Sold to the hotel owner by their parents, they were trapped, working twelve hours a day for a pittance, waiting on rich tourists.
A very famous European singer and his entourage of roadies and musicians checked-in, after performing in Bangkok. The singer ordered tea to be brought to his room and requested Isra to bring it personally. Aran was suspicious and waited outside, listening intently. When he heard his sisters piercing screams, thirteen year old Aran rushed into the room to find her struggling with the singer. Aran had a very sharp kitchen knife and went for the rapist who pushed Isra away. Aran grabbed her and they ran from the room. No charges were pressed, the singer was very famous. The hotel proprietor just shrugged, Aran and Isra were just replaceable slave labour after all.
(175 words)
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Great story! Good thing Aran was there ‘just in case’. To think that things like this actually happened (slave labor) (and sadly, probably still do)! And of course, very sad that rape occurs for women and young children.
Thanks for providing such an interesting prompt Joy ~ I zoomed in on the two Asian looking figures looking out of the top window and then the interesting statues 🙂
Wow, you have good eyes! I have to go look now because I didn’t see them. 😀
Oh wow! I see them now! (Had a little trouble finding the statues but they were at the top of the stairs). ;o) lol!!
What a sad life for Aran and Isra. I feel sorry for them.
True this is a sad reality in some parts of the world ~ Thanks for your interest and response 🙂
A sad tale, played out all over the world I bet.
Very true Ali ~ Many horror stories are sadly ignored ~ 😦
Amazing, interesting and fast paced… I liked this, John 🙂 Sadly, the tale is all too true for many
Thanks Cat ~ Sadly you are so right ~ We are so lucky in many ways I think ~ Glad you liked this ~ 🙂
A fast-paced, heartrending display of reality. Thanks for reminding us and adding to the awareness.
Thanks Izzy I’m glad you enjoyed this. A very sad tale but as you say true to life ~ 🙂
The first thing that popped into my head was Gary Glitter… Poor twins!
Yes I agree Sonya, there are children in danger all the time in some parts of the world. Sadly ~
You’ve definitely zoomed in on a world-wide problem, John. As you say, there are many children in this situation in some parts of the world. You’ve told the story well, too. I like the way you show Aran’s protective/brotherly instincts towards his sister.
Thanks again for your great comment Millie ~
This is such a sad story. But I am ao
This is such a sad story but I am so glad Aran is there to protect his sister Isra. Though left by the world, atleast they have each other.
Thanks Ameena ~ There are some very dark corners in this world ~ Nice to hear from you 🙂
Sadly true, yes there are. And it’s nice to see a story written about them.
Yes I think Isra was very lucky on this occasion to have Arun around ~ The stark truth is the majority of abused children are defenceless 😦
What a disturbing story. So far what I’ve read the prompt has inspired quite a bit of darkness. Very dark indeed.
I agree m2ar ~ I think the photo prompt inspires dark thoughts and the scenarios just follow the feelings ~ Have a nice weekend ~ 🙂
You too!
It is rather a dark place isn’t it? That makes it fun to explore our darker side too. Very Nice John 🙂
I agree a spark in the darkest corner can ignite the fires of creativity 🙂
Hi John! I just wanted to stop by and tell you thank you for participating in these challenges. I sure hope you will continue – I really enjoy reading your stories. PJ
My Pleasure Pj ~ You have a convert ~ I enjoy the challenge of responding to your marvellous prompts ~ 🙂
Thank you John! 🙂 I’m happy to hear you will be continuing to participate.
Oh, that’s so sad. But, very valid because of the modern day slavery that exists.
Thanks for your great comment Victoria ~ 🙂