The Caretaker

Written for Flash! Friday.

 

The Caretaker

By Lisa McCourt Hollar

 

Griselda grinned, trying not to allow her glee to get the best of her. She hadn’t gotten away yet. The three babies she carried in a basket wriggled around, threatening to topple out. Stopping for just a moment to tuck them back in under the cover, she then headed out the door to the garden.

 

“I’m just a nurse, caring for some sickly babies,” she murmured, projecting an air of authority. No one tried to stop her as she slipped out of the garden. No longer containing her joy, she cackled loudly. She would be eating very well tonight.

 

Word Count: 99

And Then There Were None

This is written for Flash! Friday. The word count is to be 75 with a leeway of 5 words either way. The photo prompt reminded me of an old Agatha Christie book. Ok, it took place on an Island, not a mountain, but still... remote.

 

 

 

And Then There Were None

 

Ignoring the other nine passengers, Susan stared at her book, trying to read.  The creaking wheels and the motor grinding as it strained to move the old trolley distracted her. Who in their right mind lived on top of a mountain?

The car lurched and she dropped her book. Looking out the window at the dizzying scene below, she hugged her stomach. On second thought, who in their right mind accepted an invitation to dinner on top of a mountain?

Word Count: 80

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