Friday Fictioneers is a writing challenge hosted by the talented Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Writers from near and far use the photo prompt provided to create a 100 word piece of fiction. Click the frog below this post to add your own story and check out everyone’s submissions.
Copyright Ted Strutz
“Don’t plug the damn thing in!” Riley screamed as he jumped out of the contraption nearly fumbling the instruction manual, and, truth be told, almost soiling his uniform.
Right now he missed Old Sparky, so easy to use and plenty of life left in him.
“Oh, sorry Boss” was all that his very own Barney Fife could say as he stood there daydreaming with the cord still too close to the juice for Riley’s liking. “Put that down. We aren’t there yet!”. “Once we’re ready to practice, I’ll let you know”.
“Boss, will I get to say ‘Dead man walking’?”
I thought of the electric chair angle after I posted my own. I like this riff on Stephen King.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was the first thing that hit me and whenever I think about electric chairs- not that often thankfully- I think of the Green Mile. I enjoyed your take on the prompt. Very clever and unique.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Enjoyably…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great thoughts. I actually did not think of “the chair”. Nicely done.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
When I read yours the first thing I thought of was The Green Mile. I loved that movie. I also loved your story. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you : ). It’s one of my favorite movies.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I sense some impending doom, letting this Barney Fife-esque character in charge of an execution. Hopefully it won’t turn out as in The Green Mile. Great last line.
-David
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you David! I hope not too : (
LikeLike
I enjoyed this reminder of The Green Mile. I wouldn’t want an assistant like that though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Sandra. He would certainly make a horrible task even more horrible.
LikeLike
Loved this. Well written and vivid. Excellent job.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
Creepy! That ending… perfect!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Several of us have had similar themes – I like the dialogue in yours.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oy.
I don’t think I want to be working with a Barney Fife – nor “given the treatment” by him either. If I can help it.
Randy
LikeLiked by 1 person
I with you on that!
Chris
LikeLike
A novel twist to a dark topic. Fun characters and catchy dialogue.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike