(Please click for my February 12, 2013, dVersePoet Open Link Night 83 post–somehow the link for this post was activated as well as the correct one which is for “The Corpse”.)
As I step off the plane which brought me to London, I notice my seatmates trailing behind me. One I’ve identified as a minor criminal from Chicago; the other is an unknown, older woman in tennis shoes. I pause in front of a floor-to-ceiling window and they pass on.
The sun is rising. Its rays spread across the sky and illuminate the shiny metal skin of the 747. For a brief moment, I am able to forget my unpleasant assignment, but the return of my odd companions sets me on edge. I quickly lose myself in a crowd heading for the exit.
(Photo by Rich Vosa, Friday Fictioneers, February 8, 2013.)
I love a mystery
So, it turns out, do I. Many thank for the comment, Jackie.
I love the suspenseful ending!
Thanks, Deana–leaves the door open for further developments.
I see this as a Sammy the Gat story written in English.
Good start to an interesting story, whatever it might turn out to be.
janet
You didn’t disappoint, Janet, I was hoping someone (and guessed it might be you) would recognize the “translation” which I wrote for fun (the airplane prompt was irresistible). Thanks for stopping by.
Hurrah! Do I win a Sammy T-shirt? Please?
How about a night on the town with Sammy in a T-shirt, instead?
Ha — I was looking for my Sammy fix, but the translator was already on!!!
Did you have your flame-thrower on the bird?
Of course (remember, this is fiction–you can do anything but I’ll try to come up with a way for Sammy to get his hands on a gun in London). Better keep an eye on Janet–a night on the town with Sammy may be her downfall (fingering waxed mustache and muttering heh-heh-heh).
Smart guy like Sammy — he knows where the turf gets rough.
Uh oh–is that a warning? Remember–he’s THE GAT.
I’m intrigued! “skin of the 747″–a favorite image.
Many thanks. There are times when I feel as if that’s all there is between me and the pie in the sky when the plane is being buffeted around 30,000 feet up.
yes, I understand. I feel very small when I’m up that high in a plane. Skin was the perfect description.
I also thought this was a Sammy version in English. Do I win something, too? This has possibilities.
Sammy has two arms, maybe Janet will share (he’d like a lovely lady on each)–and if he wears his tee, you can check out his tats.
Unpleasant assignment? Interesting. I’d read more.
His trip to London has definitely got purpose–and I suspect, a few stumbling blocks along the way. Thanks for visiting.
A real hook! Intriguing.
I think our hero would like a little less intrigue in his life but his chosen profession has doomed him to the fast lane.
Another sunrise, another mystery unfolds. Lovely.
Aloha,
Doug
Thanks, Doug. Funny, I never related sunrise with mystery but now that you’ve opened the door, it’s a natural! Many thanks for the suggestion.
Yes, very mysterious, and well-crafted and relatable. And, as usual, you leave us wanting more.
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Many thanks, Maggie. Your foray into poetry was very successful–will look for more.
The plot thickens…
And will continue to do so–thanks for stopping by.
Very well-crafted and tight.
Many thanks for the nice comment, t.
Ah a post that doubles as a gift that keeps on giving. We get to envision the ending based on your sublte clues. I like it. Thanks for the thoughful set up.
Glad there are enough bread crumbs there to hold your interest. Many thanks.
Dear VB,
I don’t guess Sammy has another arm. As soon as he recognized the Chicago criminal I suspected. Well written and left me wanting to read more.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Hi Rochelle,
No third arm, but perhaps a second night on the town. Sammy doesn’t want to disappoint his fans.
Intriguing, an unpleasant assignement sounds like something more sinister than an accountant on a business trip. I want more.
Indubitably. Danger and intrigue lie ahead.
that will probably not end well. bad things ahead. well done.
Great photo, Rich–it was a wonderful prompt.
nice…ominous….makes me wonder a bit at what is going on with the assignment but feels like a spy thriller or assasination….love the details in your short piece man…