It’s that time again! Time to gather around the table and share some juicy tidbits of fiction with the folks of Friday Fictioneers, hosted by the lovely and talented Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. You can find other small tales of wonder, and danger at: rochellewisoff.com. Come on out and join us! This week’s photo is loaned to us by our own illustrious hostess Rochelle Wisoff-Fields .
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Stories
Iosa instinctively crawled towards the light. As she drew nearer, she began to hear voices, low and soft, their words chilled her to the very marrow of her bones.
‘… not a soul alive up there…’
‘… bodies covered in sores…’
‘…gone mad, I heard them say…’
Iosa remained hidden just beyond the lanterns glow. Her heart constricted her throat. How could it be? She couldn’t believe what she was hearing… but, these were the guards. They would know the truth, wouldn’t they? Maybe, if she watched, she could find a way out, a way to go home…
Chaos Central Command 
Sounds like going home may not be a safe idea
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Well, maybe not at the moment…
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I think she did best to remain hidden.
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She definitely learned more by doing so, that’s for sure.
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This is my kinda story, full of questions,
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Thank you, Michael. I like to write stories that leave you thinking…
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Hide.
Be still.
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Sometimes, that’s best.
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I agree
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I like thinking okay, but this leaves me too much thinking. 😀
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LOL!
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An intriguing tale indeed!
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Thanks, Keith.
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Wow. What is going on there? Nicely done, Bear.
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Thanks, Bill. Iosa is still beneath ground in the shelter it appears.
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Such an intriguing story! Lots of questions! I like it, well done 👏
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Thank you. I like towrite stories that leave you either thinking or inspired to finish the story.
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Well you achieved it here! 🙂
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damn if you do, damn if you don’t. when in doubt, follow your heart.
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the heart will want what the heart wants, no matter what.
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Good scene-setting, Bear. Makes me want to know more about what’s going on and what happens next.
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Thanks, Jade. A continuation of the “Iosa” thread I started a few weeks back.
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You’re welcome.
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Creepy! I’m not sure I’d want to find out what’s going on! All sorts of possibilities could be played out here.
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Thanks, and yes… possibilities… tons of possibilities….
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Ooooooo ramping up the creep factor! Very nicely done spooky story here. What is real?
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No, not real… at least I hope not. Just a continuation of the “Iosa” thread I started a few weeks back… maybe it will be my write for Nano this year if I decide to do it.
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Dear Bear,
Now there’s a quandry. Atmospheric. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Does Iosa face the continuation of living in the underground shelter? Or, does she decide to take her chances above ground? Who knows? I surely don’t. Doesn’t sound like either is appealing, though. Might do this thread up for Nano if I decide to go that route this year. It’s got all kinds of possibilities.
Shalom, Happy belated Yom Kippur! Bear
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Dear Bear,
Actually Yom Kippur begins tonight at sundown. The proper greetings would be Yom Tov ( a good day) or “tzom kal” an easy fast. And thank you.
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Oh, good. I thought I’d missed it this weekend. I must have my dates mixed up, too. Yom Tov!
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