Monday 5 October 2015

THE HONEYMOON


Mondays Finish the Story – October 5th, 2015
This is a unique flash fiction challenge where we provide you with a new photo each week, and the first sentence of a story. 

Your challenge is to finish the story using 100-150 words, not including the sentence provided. Don’t forget to use the opening sentence… 

This challenge runs from Monday to Sunday! Get creative and have fun finishing the story!

Please include the photo with your bit of flash and a link back to this post.  
Click on the link above  and add your link so that others can enjoy your story too! Now let’s have some fun!


Photo Credit: Barbara W. Beacham


Finish the story begins with:  “Few knew about the castle hidden inside the island.”


THE HONEYMOON

Few knew about the castle hidden inside the island. It was the perfect, romantic honeymoon venue.  Mike was grateful his boss had decided to share the location with him.  It was his bonus for the work he had already done, although Mike was sure there would be a huge price to pay when he got back.

Marian checked her handbag for the umpteenth time for her passport and new marriage certificate.  Hey, she was a married woman now, not always the modern way of doing things but as she and Mike were both pushing 30 they thought it was about time they ‘tied the knot.’

Mike grabbed her hand and squeezed her fingers, she did look a bit green about the gills but hopefully the seasickness would pass once she was on land and secluded inside the castle walls for two glorious weeks.

Word count: 134


9 comments:

  1. I know how Marian felt. Now good on water at all! Great read, especially after I just made reservations at the beach for hubby and I. :)

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  2. Yup, it's easy to get green about the gills thinking about where that island's located. Good flash.

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  3. Another fine post for MFtS. You knocked this one out of the park. Miriam's continual checking of her bag is something I could identify with. I'm always afraid of losing my passport! Nicely written.

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  4. Very realistic depiction of the characters.

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  5. Green about the gills; is that a hint to her nature? A little worried for Michael, lol.

    Loved the picture.

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  6. Wow, a perfect story for a picture prompt. I love your take on prompt and needed to read this again and again :)

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  7. Interesting read. Lovely take on the prompt!

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  8. Sounds like a lovely place for a honeymoon. Probably worth all the extra work when he gets back!

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  9. The characters were well portrayed in just a few words. Nice.

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