100 words

For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt.

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‘Tis you sir, as certain as ’tis day. I am not fooled by your guise, ‘twas you that set the fire this Autumn past.

Still, I bear the scars. Though smitten by your jagged rock, gagged and bound, I writhed free. However, I had not the means to quench the grislic flames that robbed me of my dwelling place, and my beloved family.

You imagined I would not discern you, did you not? How wrong you were. Now deplorable sir, the nethermost depths of your repugnant basket are reached. ‘Tis I who’ll strike the final blow; ’tis I.

Take this…..sir!

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Clicketh Froggie to visit the squares

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PHOTO PROMPT © Ken Arnopole (friend of Ted Strutz)

45 thoughts on “100 words

  1. Sadje's avatar Sadje April 30, 2025 / 15:06

    Revenge tastes sweet. Great writing Keith

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje May 1, 2025 / 17:47

        You’re most welcome

  2. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin April 30, 2025 / 18:51

    Ah retribution is a bitter pill and a heavy load for both parties. Well done Keith. A sombre reflective piece.

  3. beth's avatar beth April 30, 2025 / 21:52

    never forgotten, revenge is gotten ! (made up a word here)

  4. Prior...'s avatar Prior... April 30, 2025 / 23:18

    busted – he did discern you and payback is a …..

  5. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff May 1, 2025 / 12:08

    Dear Keith,

    In light of the circumstances I’d say he’s a gentleman. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

  6. plaridel's avatar plaridel May 1, 2025 / 16:50


    as always, great use of metaphor to prove a point. well done.

  7. CGraith's avatar CGraith May 2, 2025 / 00:22

    Me thinks this was a bit of Shakespeare!

  8. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan May 2, 2025 / 12:19

    Fire and brimstone are the order of the day.

  9. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li May 2, 2025 / 18:08

    Like tea, can be served hot or cold, and it is always satisfying. Good one, Keith.

      • Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li May 3, 2025 / 17:43

        You are most welcome, Keith.

  10. Dale's avatar Dale May 3, 2025 / 02:03

    And that, sir, is how it is done! With class and panache!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings May 3, 2025 / 17:29

      Rather class than a kick up the…never mind. Thanks Dale!

      • Dale's avatar Dale May 3, 2025 / 19:00

        He he he… exactly.

  11. granonine's avatar granonine May 3, 2025 / 03:00

    Not your usual light-hearted fare! I was so surprised by the serious tone of this that I had to read it twice to get the whole picture. Well done, Keith.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings May 3, 2025 / 17:33

      I had to rewrite it several times to get it to make sense! Thanks, Linda.

  12. Dahlia's avatar Dahlia May 3, 2025 / 06:59

    Having lost everything, the culprit may be happy to finally escape the clutches of his conscience (if he has any!)

  13. Laurie Bell's avatar Laurie Bell May 4, 2025 / 21:23

    Caught! Revenge is complete
    Well done Keith. Love the language in this one.

  14. authorfleurl's avatar authorfleurl May 5, 2025 / 10:32

    Well penned, sir! Take that! I agree with Laurie, I love the language.

  15. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶's avatar Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶 May 7, 2025 / 16:59

    …..and that and that and that! You are reprehensible and now you will pay dearly for the agony you have inflicted upon me and…..

    Oh, sorry! I got carried away by your amazing story. Very well done, dear Keith!

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