Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers ~ Writing challenge.
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The goal is to write a story between 100-150 words (give or take 25 words) based on the provided photo.
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WINNER TAKES ALL
by John Yeo
The peace and serenity of the stables was absolutely perfect for the harassed and very famous celebrity singer Feline Foxglove. Of course her privacy was always very important to her and she spent a huge portion of her very high earnings to make sure she was never disturbed. Feline had many secrets to hide, most were well buried in the distant past, except for her habitual use of a very dangerous illegal substance. Her very trustworthy P.A. Mary Stavans was responsible for obtaining her supplies, and she never failed to come up with the goods.
Feline’s stables were famous throughout the racing world for thoroughbred racehorses and she would excitedly back them all to win, every time they ran. Sam Soames her bookmaker was used to paying her out and usually made money elsewhere by laying off the bets.
Until Mary’s call……
“Boss, we have a problem, I need to see you urgently”
The blackmailer died by unknown hands as the starting pistol went off and the cry went up …..”They’re Off!”
Feline smiled winningly.
(175 words)
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(175 Words)
johnandmargaret1607 
Feline isn’t going to put up with any blackmailers! Good for her! Great story John!
Thank you Joy ~ Blackmail is a thing to beware of ~ I think Feline has left the door open for further problems here ~ 🙂
Really clever! Love seeing good triumph over evil 🙂
Thanks for reading and commenting I’m really glad you enjoyed this tale 🙂
Very welcome, keep writing 🙂
Nice one! If you are doing unlawful things, you better make sure you know who you are dealing with!
Very true Jessie ~ Thanks for reading and commenting ~
ooh, an evil famous singer. I like it. Life expectancy of blackmailers is never very good, and so hard to feel bad for them
Thanks Samantha ~ A well heeled manipulator of people with money to pay for her wishes ~
ah, if we could only do that. What a mess the world would be!
That blackmailer really shouldn’t have gone up against Feline Foxglove! Good story. 🙂
I agree Louise, sadly Feline Foxglove could be leaving herself open again ironically, everything is circular ~Perhaps that’s a good idea 🙂
Thanks for your great comments.
Awesome story
Thanks Donna ~ I’m glad you liked this 🙂