Full Circle – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

August 18, 2013freyathewriter

Here is my offering for Alastair’s Photo Fiction this week, inspired by the photo below. Why not take part? And why not visit his photography and writing blog to take a look at his other photos…?

– Full Circle –

“She’s a beauty, isn’t she?”

“Oh yes. But I’m not so happy about the new colour scheme.”

I stood with Sol, mirroring his stance – arms folded, legs locked in position. He was angry. I steeled myself against the onslaught. ‘I’m not so happy’ was code for ‘Bloody angry’.

“I need to tell you something,” I scratched my cheek, feeling two days’ worth of bristles rasp against my fingernails.

Silence.

“We sourced the paint livery from the original makers. We painted her sky blue, just like you asked, but it just didn’t cover up the, the…”

“I asked you – no, told you – to get rid of the stains! Sandblast the wheel, smooth it, seal it, paint it. For God’s sake, that’s why I hired you!”

“That’s what we did, Sol.”

“And she never had a red wheel – never!”

I sighed, faked my ‘I’m sorry’ shrug and turned away. The captain’s daughter had been torn to pieces on Dixie’s maiden voyage, her skirt caught up in the paddle steamer’s big wheel. It seemed like the old girl didn’t want anyone to forget. A red-painted wheel was her way of honouring Ruby – my great-grandmother.

Sol could go swivel.

16 thoughts on “Full Circle – Alastair’s Photo Fiction”

Gabriella says:

August 18, 2013 at 6:34 pm

Very funny, even if a bit dark!
I love the ‘I’m not so happy’ was code for ‘Bloody angry’.’

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 18, 2013 at 6:48 pm
  
  You know me – the dark side is my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
  
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Alastair says:

August 18, 2013 at 6:44 pm

Excellent 😀

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 18, 2013 at 6:48 pm
  
  Thank you, kind sir! Great inspiration, as always!
  
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Lewis Cave says:

August 18, 2013 at 6:45 pm

Certainly a bit of dark humor. I enjoyed it!

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 18, 2013 at 6:49 pm
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed it. I refuse to worry about my preference for the dark side – writing it out is better than acting it out.
  Mwahaha! 🙂
  
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julespaige says:

August 18, 2013 at 6:59 pm

Old paddle wheels never die they just steam away….

Nicely done.

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 18, 2013 at 7:02 pm
  
  Haha! Indeed they do! Thank you for popping in and taking the time 🙂
  
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misskzebra says:

August 18, 2013 at 9:50 pm

I like this line: I scratched my cheek, feeling two days’ worth of bristles rasp against my fingernails

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 18, 2013 at 10:05 pm
  
  Thank you! I was quite pleased with it when it popped into my head. I can almost feel the stubble… And smell the paint and resentment!
  
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yarnspinnerr says:

August 19, 2013 at 8:10 am

Loved the last part. Excellent.

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 19, 2013 at 8:30 am
  
  Thank you, yarnspinerr.
  
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EagleAye says:

August 21, 2013 at 3:15 pm

The old girl has got some spirit. Won’t let anyone forget. I like that touch. Great dialogue in this one.

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 21, 2013 at 3:40 pm
  
  Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
  
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RoSy says:

August 22, 2013 at 5:07 pm

A nice chilling twist to it!

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1. freyathewriter says:
  
  August 22, 2013 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Full Circle – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Here is my offering for Alastair’s Photo Fiction this week, inspired by the photo below. Why not take part? And why not visit his photography and writing blog to take a look at his other photos…?

– Full Circle –

“She’s a beauty, isn’t she?”

“Oh yes. But I’m not so happy about the new colour scheme.”

I stood with Sol, mirroring his stance – arms folded, legs locked in position. He was angry. I steeled myself against the onslaught. ‘I’m not so happy’ was code for ‘Bloody angry’.

“I need to tell you something,” I scratched my cheek, feeling two days’ worth of bristles rasp against my fingernails.

Silence.

“We sourced the paint livery from the original makers. We painted her sky blue, just like you asked, but it just didn’t cover up the, the…”

“I asked you – no, told you – to get rid of the stains! Sandblast the wheel, smooth it, seal it, paint it. For God’s sake, that’s why I hired you!”

“That’s what we did, Sol.”

“And she never had a red wheel – never!”

Sol could go swivel.

16 thoughts on “Full Circle – Alastair’s Photo Fiction”

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Here is my offering for Alastair’s Photo Fiction this week, inspired by the photo below. Why not take part? And why not visit his photography and writing blog to take a look at his other photos…?

– Full Circle –

“She’s a beauty, isn’t she?”

“Oh yes. But I’m not so happy about the new colour scheme.”

I stood with Sol, mirroring his stance – arms folded, legs locked in position. He was angry. I steeled myself against the onslaught. ‘I’m not so happy’ was code for ‘Bloody angry’.

“I need to tell you something,” I scratched my cheek, feeling two days’ worth of bristles rasp against my fingernails.

Silence.

“We sourced the paint livery from the original makers. We painted her sky blue, just like you asked, but it just didn’t cover up the, the…”

“I asked you – no, told you – to get rid of the stains! Sandblast the wheel, smooth it, seal it, paint it. For God’s sake, that’s why I hired you!”

“That’s what we did, Sol.”

“And she never had a red wheel – never!”

Sol could go swivel.

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