Written for the Friday Fictioneers. Story begins after the photo.
Genre: Horror/Humor
Word Count: 100
Copyright -Claire Fuller
Baiting
“It looks scary,” said Corrine, staring up at the imposing edifice.
“It should,” replied Grant. “According to ghosttracking.com, there’s a Type IV ghost living here. We should definitely get pics.”
“What’s that?” She pointed.
The last thing either of them saw was a hideous stone face screaming towards them, marble wings outstretched.
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Jonsyt clapped a hand on his father’s carved shoulder. “See Papa? I told you it would work.”
Grylsht, the gargoyle, lifted his head from feeding. “I always thought pigeons were tasty, but ghost hunters are even better.”
“Easier than catching pigeons.”
“Yeah, because you use ghosttracking.com as bait.”
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Each week, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields presents a photo, giving the Friday Fictioneers an opportunity to exercise their imagination and write 100 words or less based on the prompt. Anyone can join. So why don’t you? Original prompt may be found here: http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/23-august-2013/
EagleAye
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When gargoyles get on the Internet, watch out. 🙂 I like the dark humor of this.
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Gargoyles would not remain in the dark ages forever. Thank you much!
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Hahaha! I bet they are! Love it…
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Thank you so much, Susie!
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What a cracker of a story! Thumbs up!
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Hehe. Glad you had fun with it. Thanks for stopping in!
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I think that’s the first gargoyle story I’ve read so far. Very creative – well done.
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I do endeavor to be unique. Thanks for the kind words.
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Very cool story!
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Thank you!
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Ghost hunters are probably not a very healthy food – after all, they spend too much time in damp basements and tenements, and probably don’t sleep enough.
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And probably consume too much potato chips and soda. Then again, their regular diet of Pigeons isn’t much better. Pigeons only eat slightly better than ghost hunters. 😉
Thanks for swinging by!
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Nice story, good take on the prompt. Didn’t know ghost tracking.com is used as a bait.
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It could be if wielded by a clever, and hungry, gargoyle. It’s a new thing. It may catch on with the gargoyle community. So folks should watch out. Thanks for stopping in! 🙂
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Surfing gargoyles…..the world is doomed. 🙂 Brilliant, as always! 🙂
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At least for the ghost hunters anyway. Glad you liked it. Always happy to get a visit from you.
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Hmmmm…they better not start hogging all the deals on Amazon, though…..They get greedy at Christmas. Darn gargoyles. Just sayin’.
My pleasure to visit you…as always!! 🙂
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Up until lately, they’ve been grabbing all the Amazon deals on birdseed. Now it’s changed, and they’re buying computers.
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Greedy grabbing gargoyles…..Gross!
Have a great weekend, EA. 😀
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Oh gargoyles! I had a real fascination with them when I was little. I love the fact that you mentioned them in your piece.
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Thank you. I still think they’re cool. They don’t get enough play in my opinion. I thought it was high time to give them a mention.
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I always wondered what the story is with gargoyles. Thank you for clearing that up. 🙂
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I’m always happy to help. 😉
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Would love to read more gargoyle stories. Nicely done. 🙂
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I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks much!
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Hah! What an absolutely fantastic end. 🙂 (And I can’t help but love anything with gargoyles — especially ones that go on the Internet!)
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Most cool. I’m glad you enjoyed my technologically savvy gargoyles.
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I always loved gargoyles till now, I thought they were petrified aliens.
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Sorry about that dude. They’re still pretty cool. They just have an appetite.
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