Friday Fictioneers – Write a 100-word story based on the Photo Prompt image above by © Dale Rogerson
On the Run
Perry had the perfect hideaway to keep the cops at bay. A loft in an abandoned house was ideal. He clutched the envelope containing the evidence, another hand in his back pocket. His gun was ready.
Looking out the window into the bleak night, the lake looked forbidding.
His stomach rumbled. Maybe there was food in the kitchen.
Making his way down the stairs, he froze. A car pulled up. Excitable young voices.
“No way…” he groaned.
Panicking, he ran back up, dropping the envelope.
“It’s so cool your dad let us stay the weekend!”
“I know, race you up to the loft!”
Wow, it was a challenge fitting everything into this story with just 100 words. I didn’t quite succeed, there are 103. I tried so hard but gave in for the good of the story!
Thanks for reading
Fleur's Fables 
I hope he doesn’t add murder to his crimes
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Let’s hope not 🤔 thanks Neil
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Oh well. Now he must move on to a new place. So much for perfection. 🙂
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Yep, he’s got to get out unseen first…
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No place to hide 🙂
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Thanks Linda, I’ve certainly left them in a pickle, haven’t I ?🙂
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Dear Fleur,
Uh oh. Not such a great hiding place after all. You left me hanging on this one. Good job.
Three words over? If you hadn’t mentioned I’d never have noticed. It’s when people go 25 or more over that I take notice. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Tgsnk you Rochelle, I’ll have to work out what he does next and what drama the young couple cause…
I usually crack 100, but this story won with the battle of the words 😉
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I right enjoyed reading this, a story which left me wondering
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Thank you so much Michael. This story was a 2nd attempt as the first story line fell apart. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
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Please let there be a happy ending. Will you write a part 2????
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Awww thank you so much! I’ll definitely write a part 2! I’ll put my thinking cap on for that…I’ll give it a twist as well 😉
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You’re welcome and groovadelic!
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Ideas are popping in bits and pieces about what comes next.. 😉
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Oh no, I fear for the kids. Especially since he lost the envelope… Great take.
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Yes there is more to this one. Thank you 😊
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It’s a sticky situation, for sure. Thanks so much 🙂
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Uh oh. Hopefully there is something he can hide behind! I’m sure he doesn’t want to add murder to his crimes. As for the dropped evidence… way to leave us hanging, Fleur! Nicely done.
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Thank you Dale 🙂 I’m already thinking about what goes next 😉
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Sweet!!
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Ooooo oh oh, I hope more murder is not added to his rap sheet. What a time for the kids to appear! Great tension here.
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Thank you Laurie. I’m working on a sequel, just need the right photo.prompt to make it work 🙂 I’m going to try hard to reply sooner…my NYR! (One of them….)
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Sounds like fun. People always turn up when you least expect it.
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They sure do. So Perry has found himself in a big pickle…now to write the next bit…I’ve started it..but I think it’ll be progressive 😉
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