Photo by: Stephen Baum
Aches and Pains
It had been a rough day at the Research Institute. Franki had a migraine all day. Walking through the pedestrian tunnel, she imagined cuddling at home with a pint of Rocky Road.
Three young thugs approached and blocked her way. “What up, girl?” asked Thug #1.
Franki whined, “C’mon! I’ve had a bad day.”
“Need a real man?” grinned Thug #2.
“I got bad PMS,” groaned Franki.
Thugs 2 and 3 circled behind her. “And I got needs,” grinned Thug #1. He lunged.
Two fractured skulls, four broken legs, and three separated shoulders later, the thugs lay broken at her feet.
Franki sighed, “And my bionic limbs are really itchy today!”
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Written for the Friday Fictioneers weekly flash fiction challenge. This week’s photo prompt was thoughtfully provided by Stephen Baum. Look here to join in or just to see what other folks wrote: https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2015/07/08/10-july-2015/
EagleAye
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bionic limbs, served the thugs right!
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They got what they deserved, and more. They were concerned about their own “needs” before. Now they “need” a doctor! 😉 Thanks much!
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Serves them right, and I’m pretty sure they never saw that coming! 🙂 Brilliant.
Leo @ I Rhyme Without Reason
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Oh no they didn’t. Perhaps the next time they see a helpless woman all by herself…they’ll run for their lives! 😉 Thanks much!
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Ah.. bionic legs and PMS – that’s lethal, but serves them right.
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Seriously. They messed with the very worst person in the world right then. They should count their blessings that she only hurt them…a little bit. 😉 Thanks much Bjorn! 🙂
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That’s one of the things I love about you, Eric. You’re not afraid to show a girl a good time.
There was something very satisfying about that story… 😀
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Hehe. Especially if she’s having a bad day. 😉 It’s good to know the story satisfies. Thanks for that, Lyn! 🙂
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Good for her! They deserved it! Great story Eric! Loved the ending!
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Yep. They did. I think breaking the bones of some violent thugs made her feel much better, but she still finished the day with some Rocky Road ice cream. 😉 Glad the finish worked for you. Thanks so much! 🙂
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Entertaining tale, EA.
With a kick up, rather than a sting in, the tail.
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Great twist. I’d have run at ‘PMS.’
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Me too. These guys are obviously very young and aren’t aware of the world’s hidden dangers. A hard lesson for them. Thanks kindly! 🙂
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I loved that she shit kicked the thugs! Well done! One correction if I may…Where you begin ‘Written for…’ the photographers name should be ‘Stephen’ instead of ‘Frank.’ Be well…
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Good catch! Perhaps I was thinking of L. Frank Baum? I fixed it. I’m glad you found satisfaction when Franki “took out the trash.” The world is happier place with the thugs put in their place. Thanks much, Barb!
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YW! Stay tuned for something plane… >—|–>
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Hmmm… *think think* As in “air-plane?”
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😀
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Great story, and I loved the ending! You really have to be careful who your dealing with…I’m sure they won’t forget the experience!
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Oh no. I doubt they’ll see opportunity any more when seeing a single woman alone, and that’s how it should be. Maybe they’ll give up thuggery and try doing something useful. One can only hope. Thanks so much!
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Dear Eric,
PMS is deadly enough, but bionic PMS? Thugs 1,2 and 3 are painfully aware of what comes from that. 😉 Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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They seriously should have stopped at the mention of PMS. Unfortunately, some folks insist on learning things the hard way. Now they must discover the agony of hospital bills. 😉 Thanks much, Rochelle!
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Apparently, these thugs have not adapted to the times.
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Yeah, they haven’t caught up to the times that include world-changing technological updates like…reading. Had they bothered to read a newspaper, they’d have known people were walking around with bionic implants, from the Research Institute. *sigh* Some would rather learn from pain instead of words. 😉
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Yeah…don’t mess with her. An itchy bionic arm can make someone crabby I’m sure. 🙂
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Exactly. Ever get an itch so suddenly it makes you jump? She had that all day, and broke two keyboards and three fountain pens. Those thugs just messed with the wrong woman!
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Now why can’t that happen in real life?
Good piece.
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I know. If I had bionic limbs, I might start looking for thugs. It would be time to clean the streets. 😉 Thanks much! 🙂
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lovely take
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Thank you! 🙂
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I think they got exactly what they deserved! With the combination of PMS and itchy bionic limbs, they’re lucky they didn’t have even more injuries. Great story. 🙂
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LOL – Never mess a woman with PMS! Bionic limb or not!
Good one…enjoyed it. Wish in real life Women stood a chance against 3 thugs.
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A lot depends on the woman. There’s a few out there who could do this without bionics! Glad you had fun with this. Thank you kindly! 🙂
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Good for her! Thanks for writing this, Eric. I like a feminist story that doesn’t feel forced.
All my best,
MG
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I always aim to please. It’s good the idea developed smoothly. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks much!
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Ha ha! Love it! Make her day, boys… make her day!
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Hehe. I think they did. They inadvertently volunteered to be punching bags, tear apart stress dolls. She felt much better afterward. Thanks much! 🙂
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She got the workout she needed! A most satisfying tale.
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She should’ve shouted, “Any more volunteers!” This is good for her workout, and doesn’t need to purchase a punching bag. They just walk right up! 😉 Thanks much, Jan! 🙂
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Hah! It’s not like Franki didn’t warn them… I loved her reaction. Great story.
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She did give them a sporting chance. They weren’t smart enough to run when they could. Thanks very much! 🙂
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I can just picture it. Love the dialogue, and the ending is wonderful – itchy bionic limbs! Ha!
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Hehe. Glad you liked it. At least she was honest with them…about the PMS anyway. 😉 Thanks so much! 🙂
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They’ve got it coming! Mmm, thinking of having rocky road too. 🙂
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Haha! Bionic limbs itching? 😉
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that was a real twist, where do they get such bionic limbs?
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I think they’re still developing them. I’m always checking the tech pages for such things. Give it a few years. They’ll be around. Thanks kindly! 🙂
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My country needs bionic limbs for every girl . The thugs are increasing in number day by day. Nice one as usual.
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Every country needs that, or maybe just less thugs. Here’s hoping there’s a solution some day. Thanks much! 🙂
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Yes dear, less thugs but it seems they are increasing day by day here.
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Well, hopefully, the police will crack down on them. I’ve got my fingers crossed.
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