100 words

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He’s always been a bit cack-handed. You’d think having eight legs and sixteen little fingers to use he’d be quite good at knitting a web, but no, he always gets in a right ‘ole pickle!

The one he made just now looks a bit like my gran’s hairnet! It’s not too bad, but look what’s just happened – he’s only gone and got himself caught in the middle his own trap! 

The local flies think it’s hilarious, they’re fluttering around laughing their little heads off! The poor fella’s asking them for help.  Fine chance of that happening, especially on a Webnesday!

 

Prod Frogge to visit the squares!

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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers.

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PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook

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48 thoughts on “100 words

  1. Sadje's avatar Sadje March 25, 2026 / 15:51

    Seems like an amateur

  2. Violet Lentz's avatar Violet Lentz March 25, 2026 / 16:03

    He needs to leave the weaving to the professionals! hehehe

  3. Neil MacDonald's avatar Neil MacDonald March 25, 2026 / 16:08

    Fun story. Keith, but Webnesday should be a pun-ishable offence

  4. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li March 25, 2026 / 16:34

    Tweaking an old saying, “My what a tattered web he weaves, when he practices to deceive.” I got a kick out of the story, Keith. I don’t like flies, but I dislike deceivers even more.

  5. Prior...'s avatar Prior... March 25, 2026 / 17:59

    hahah – dagnabbit – the Webnesday makes it even worse – hahah

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings March 26, 2026 / 17:46

      Thank goodness for the 100 word limit, it could have got worse still!

  6. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff March 25, 2026 / 20:19

    Dear Keith,
    I suppose there’s one in every crowd. Happy Webensday to you sir. Cute story.

    Your photos of Auschwitz are stunning. It never ceases to amaze me how many stolen shoes there are to tell the story. I’ve been to Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust museum in Israel…an experience I”ll never forget. There’ve been some traveling exhibits through Kansas City where I live…and always there are plenty of shoes to go around and break hearts.

    Shalom,
    Rochelle

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings March 26, 2026 / 17:53

      There is, even in Spiderland!

      Thank you for your thoughts on my piece, and for sharing your experieces.

      • rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff March 26, 2026 / 18:33

        Ack! Slapping my head the name of the museum in Israel is Yad V’Shem. Yom Ha Shoah is the event. Day of the Holocaust or Day of Remembrance.

      • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings March 27, 2026 / 14:03

        I would never have known, Rochelle!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings March 26, 2026 / 17:56

      Caught in a trap. It does not bode well I’m afraid!

  7. Will's avatar Will March 26, 2026 / 00:23

    Ha Ha! Great story, Keith.

  8. Ange's avatar Ange March 26, 2026 / 00:38

    Great story Keith poor little chap he just needs more practice😊 🕸️

  9. James's avatar James March 26, 2026 / 07:31

    It looks like juvenile humans and spiders have a lot to learn.

  10. Sandra's avatar Sandra March 26, 2026 / 10:29

    Maybe they’ll help on Flyday?

  11. ceayr's avatar ceayr March 26, 2026 / 15:23

    Groan! You don’t get any better, do you, mon brave?
    And who knew spiders have sixteen fingers!
    Too cool.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings March 27, 2026 / 14:15

      I’m making no changes – not that I could if I wanted to!
      It’s amazing what you learn on Google.

  12. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall March 27, 2026 / 10:29

    Ha ha, brilliant, Keith! Meaning you… not this dizzy spider. 😂

  13. maria's avatar maria March 27, 2026 / 13:50

    HA! I wonder if there’s an option for a change of career for this poor fellow?

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings March 27, 2026 / 14:16

      He should give it serious consideration! Thanks, Maria.

  14. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin March 27, 2026 / 14:45

    Asking flies for help… hahaha. Good one Keith.

  15. plaridel's avatar plaridel March 27, 2026 / 20:35

    funny as always. you’re great with playing with words. 🙂

  16. Dale's avatar Dale March 27, 2026 / 21:55

    His is the one on the top right, right? He is in dire straights, I fear… And a fun one you have provided us!

      • Dale's avatar Dale March 28, 2026 / 11:45

        Indeed 😉

  17. Brenda's Thoughts's avatar Brenda's Thoughts March 28, 2026 / 17:16

    He did make a mess of things. How mortifying to have to ask the flies for help. Hilarious tale, for sure!

  18. Unknown's avatar Anonymous March 29, 2026 / 00:12

    I’m no spider, but I can relate to this deeply 😊

  19. spicedmullings's avatar spicedmullings March 30, 2026 / 19:09

    I laughed loudly.
    Pathetic to have them laugh at you!

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