He tried to keep her away from the back end of the property, but she insisted.
“Harold, you said you’d keep it tidy.”
He shrugged.
She ranted. “Why would anyone dump their broken fridge on our land? Get rid of that irritant now!”
A voice spoke to Harold from the tiny headpiece in his ear.
“Heard that. We’ll get rid of the irritant.”
Watching her return to the house, Harold spoke out-loud. “Too bad, she was a good one.”
He bent, pulled on the handle, lifted the door to the fridge upwards, and descended into the lab below the ground.
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This story is my contribution to “Friday Fictioneers,” a weekly challenge hosted by the lovely Rochelle Wisoff Fields. With the help of a photo prompt to inspire, we’re to write a 100-word story. The photo this week was provided by our host, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.
If you would like to join in with this encouraging group of writers or read their stories from this week, visit HERE.
Thoughts of a Wanderer 
Excellent take, Brenda!! Love this!
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Thank you, Dale, so much! It was fun to write. =)
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🙂
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What a great use of the prompt!
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I really appreciate your encouragement, Neil! =)
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Yay! a secret lab, love it!!
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And … it must stay a secret! I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. =)
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Mums the word
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Terrific use of the prompt. Shame about the fate of the irritant though.
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Thanks so much, Sandra! Yeah, she really didn’t deserve her fate. Just wanted to clean up the yard. =)
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Well, Brenda, Harold’s a bit of a cad, isn’t he!
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Yeah … but … does it count if he feels bad about it!?
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Ha, great take Brenda. Dread to think what they were cooking up in that lab though!
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I’m very happy you enjoyed the story, Iain. The secret must be kept at all costs! =)
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Wow, I love this and can visualize every bit of it. Such a good story.
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Oh, I’m so happy you enjoyed!! Thanks so much for letting me know. =)
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You’re very welcome, Brenda.
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Dear Brenda,
I give this a standing ovation! Did you ever see the movie Red? I could see John Malkovich going down into his hideaway. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, high praise indeed, Rochelle. I’m smiling! And … I’m gettin’ the pig!!
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Intriguing ending.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Anthony! =)
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such great twist. i didn’t expect it.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! =)
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Very nice, though I doubt if she would have liked knowing that her entire life came down to being an irritant…
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Sadly so and that’s a very good point, Trent.
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That escalated quickly! Very innovative take, Brenda.
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True, the 100 word thing! Thanks so much for your kinds words, Varad. =)
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Secret door to an underworld of skullduggery, I like it. Shame he has to get rid of the woman, will it be totally or will he just say goodbye?
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Hmm, that’s the mystery of it! =) I’m glad you enjoyed the story, Michael.
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How on earth you came up with this I can’t imagine – but I’m glad you did! Delightfully different Brenda.
Here’s mine!
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I … have … no … idea. It just came to me and I asked myself that same question. (haha) Thanks, Keith!!
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Straight from the X-Files and tales from the DarkSide, really good.
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Well, that makes me smile. Thanks so much, James!
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Well, I’ll never complain about trash on the ground again……LOL!
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Good idea … haha … I’m glad to make you laugh, Ann! =)
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Nice one! Now you mention it, it does look less like a fridge and more like a secret lab entrance 🙂
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I’m glad I’m not the only one to see … but … now that you know … 🙂
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Imaginative take on the prompt! Shades of Duke Bluebeard’s Castle!
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Thanks so much, Penny. Appreciate the comparison. 🙂
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BRILLIANT! Never saw that coming – ha ha I loved it! Thanks!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for saying so. 🙂
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Well, then. He wasn’t much of a keeper, either, in my mind … 😉
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No, not at all. 🙂 Don’t think it will end well for him, later on.
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Yeah, I’m keeping SOCIAL DISTANCE from him … 😉
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Wow. I want to know about this lab. Great stuff !
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Thanks so much, T, that’s nice of you to say! 🙂
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This was a very interesting read. I never would have suspected the way it ended.
I like the unique feel as I read it even though her nagging seemed extremely realistic.
GREAT write …
Isadora 😎
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Good one. I’m sure many a married man has heard that voice in his head and vice versa. I like the literal take.
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Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. =)
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If only I had thought of the idea of a door. Great use of the prompt.
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Thank you so much, Mike, for your encouragement and for sharing my story! =)
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