John Proud sits on the porch. His eyes lock on the SUV and the family spilling out.
“Dad, the devil. It would be so cool.” little Frankie waves frantically.
“That’s stupid! An alien. Yeah, we would be the coolest house ever.” Ronnie pulls back her hair and checks to see is anyone else is there.
“Here’s the black bear you wanted, honey” Dad points the waist high critter.
“We can’t afford $350 for a wooden bear!” Mom rolls her eyes at the audacity of someone charging that price.
“There is a spirit within them. You place one of these at your home. Never worry. Defend from everything.” John revels himself from the shadows. His smile and cowboy hat seem hard to hide.
“Go on.” Dad smiles like he is watching an act.
“The bear will scratch and claw an object of anyone who does wrong on your land.” John scratches at the air.
“The alien will remove them.” John looks to the sky
“What about the devil?” Dad asks.
“Thats the divorce special” John looks at Mom. “Hell hath no fury”
Written as part of a challenge called Flash Fiction for the Aspiring Wrier. Details available at https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2017/06/26/fffaw-challenge-week-of-june-27-2017/
Coloring Outside the Lines 
First, thanks for a great pic to work with, Mark. I had a lot of fun writing. And a great take on the prompt. As a salesman myself, I can only tip my hat to him. Cheers, Varad
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Thank you very much. I had my taste of sales and never enjoyed it this much.
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That salesman has definitely got a good sales pitch! Thanks for an interesting prompt. 🙂
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One in the middle of nowhere had limited options to make those sales. ☺ Thanks
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You offered a very unique photo that certainly challenged me. You penned a clever story, too. Thanks for both!
Vacation
Annie at ~McGuffy’s Reader~
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I like different and this was unique place. I want sure how it would be played out by others. Thank you forthe kind words.. ☺
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Very nice, and a great pic to work with
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Thank you very much. The roadsides offer great inspiration. ☺
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Don’t think I’d like it if the missus bought the devil figure.
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Nope. Not with that pitchfork & smile.
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“Divorce special”, that’s hilarious! Not aw great way to sell something to a married couple, perhaps, but still hilarious. Nice portrayal of the kitsch hustler.
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There’s a special person behind every chainsaw art gallery or tourist trap. 🙂 Thank you for the kind words.
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The things people say to get a sale… I’m not buying it! 🙂
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Every mystic should have a roadside stand. Think of the entertainment value, or the effect if it were all real. Thanks for stopping by
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Hahahaha! “Hell hath no fury.” Cute story Mark!
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I have experienced first hand the fury part without the pitchfork. ☺
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HAHAHAHA! So have I!!
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Very well written , Mark.🙂Really liked that last sentence .
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Thank you very much. And to think I almost used a pitchfork reference instead 😉
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Nice story.
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Thank you for the kind words.
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Nice tale and thanks for the prompt pic.
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Thanks for stopping by! Sharing pictures is half the fun of having them. 🙂
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