I am taking part in Mondays Finish the Story 13/04/2015, which is a challenge that provides a photo prompt and the opening sentence to your story. The rules indicate that the story you come up with must be between 100-150 words.
The link below takes you to Part Eighteen
“The neighbours were not happy about my choice of yard art”
This incredible e-mail came through on Marg’s iPhone shortly after Angelo had spotted Colonel Tom on the river-bank in France. Marg was both puzzled and annoyed about this as she had never had any “art” as grotesque as the two pictures Hillary had forwarded. Marg called Hillary, who was also mystified, and reported they had been delivered the previous day in a large white van. Leaving Colonel Tom with Angelo in France, Marg caught the next flight to London, to investigate.
Arriving home, Marg was greeted by two even more grotesque objects than she had imagined. All became clear when she had opened a huge pile of personal mail. The two objects were a legacy from the late Diamond Jack’s estate and had been shipped from the USA by the executors of his estate.
Marg was about to dispose of them when an urgent message arrived from the Brigadier.
“GUARD THEM WITH YOUR LIFE”
(149 words)
To be continued………
The link below takes you to Part Eighteen
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Very interesting take…loved the description.
Thanks Shivangi! ~ I’m glad you are enjoying the Saga of Marg.
Love it John! Now I wonder why he tells her to guard them…Suspenseful as usual! Thanks again for participating and I cannot wait for the next installment! Be well… ^..^
Yes I can hardly wait for your next excellent prompt to guide the action ~ Thanks again Babs for taking the time to respond ~ 🙂
Hugs to you!
Aha! We need to know more. I’m a bit concerned about Angelo’s alibi around the time of Diamond Jack’s demise. Does he have one. And who is the mysterious Colonel Tom of the river bank?
All is in the brewing process Patrick ~ Past episodes will reveal all ~ Thanks for your great response ~ 🙂
What a fun thing to get in a will… I’m going to get epic large statues just so I can leave them to people someday 🙂
Choose them with care Kate! I am sure your beneficiaries will be delighted with your obviously excellent taste ~ Thanks for reading and commenting on this 🙂
Ooh, mysterious! I wonder if they have secrets hidden inside? You did well to incorporate this photo into your ongoing tale 🙂
Thanks again Ali ~ I always appreciate your insightful responses 🙂
I wonder what treasures are hidden in the artwork. Intriguing story.
Sally ~ I am puzzled on the mysterious message myself ~ Thanks for your lovely comment 🙂
Ooh, I wonder what the deal is with the statues. Another enjoyable instalment – I like how you included the prompt 🙂
Many thanks for your interesting comment Sonya ~ I’m happy you enjoyed this ~:)
Nice plot twist! Why did the Brigadier “GUARD THEM WITH YOUR LIFE.” Can’t wait to see the importance of these statues.
phylor ~ Thanks again ~ The ideas cauldron never ceases to bubble ~ I am looking forward to the next prompt ~ Have a great week 🙂
I am too! The prompts are so interesting!
I like the way you linked the statues to Diamond Jack’s estate in this, John. An interesting development in your story. 🙂
Thanks Millie~ A lovely inheritance that has hidden depths I think ~ Have a good week 🙂
Hope she doesn’t have to destroy the art. We all know that art is subjective – Maybe after getting the ‘treasure’ maybe a hidden microfiche or maybe diamonds (a currency that never goes out of style 😉 … the art can be donated to where it might be better appreciated 🙂
Thanks for your visit and kind words for my series.
My pleasure Jules~You are very talented~ I am not sure what fate has in store for the art?~ Have a nice week 🙂
I have always just written because I like to.
Haven’t made a profession of it… yet 🙂
Best to you and yours.
At least for us spring seems to have sprung. Soon it will be time to mow the lawn again.
Well done, John. You ended this piece of the story with both a mystery and a cliffhanger. I’ll be waiting to see what happens. 🙂 — Suzanne
OOOUUu, I liked that! “Guard them with your life.” They must be very valuable. Can’t wait to find out. 😀
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