AnElephantCant wear a crown
His head is waaayyyy too big for that
He needs a team of volunteers
To hold back his ears
So that he can try on a new hat
This is a weekly invitation to write a short piece of fiction (c. 150 words) based on a photo prompt (below) provided by Alastair.
Follow the link to see a treasure trove of stories.
But please read AnElephant’s little jewel first.
Or perhaps you just want to sing along?
Bohemian Rhapsody, by Queen, anybody?
The Heist
Well, that was the greatest robbery in the history of the world!
You are a genius, no one else could have planned it so perfectly.
But I needed you, little brother, no one else can open vaults like you can.
Thanks, I am glad we got together again for this last job.
Well, I knew it was time to let bygones be bygones, I think you learned from your mistake.
Certainly did, will never open my mouth again!
I know that, little brother, I know that.
So is it time to divide this up with the rest of the gang?
I already took care of the guys.
So all of this is just between us? Just you and me, yeah!
Hmm, about that ….
Kablam! Somehow, it seems this ends with a gunshot, with a sound of thunder. Honor among thieves they say. This is very clever and very amusing. Well done!
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Thank you, sir, and you probably got the ending spot on!
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Fantastic! I agree, it definitely has elements of The Joker in there. Nice touch that it is his brother, makes the betrayal even more shocking!
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Thanks, Jayde.
Sadly it may be more shocking but it is far from unusual.
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Poor li’l bro. Us little brothers are always looking up and trusting big bro. Well done
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The way of the world, is it not?
Thanks for visiting.
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i love how you create pieces which right at the end you give a suggestion that all is not what it seems. Well done Sir Elephant, very impressive as always.
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AnElephant lives a life of cheerful confusion and is happiest when others join him!
Thank you, mon ami.
Sorry, that is foreign for ‘my friend’!
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Thank you good sir I appreciate you translating for me, down here we have enough trouble speaking a reasonable form of English.
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Just one more to take care of… Highly entertaining!
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And it is done!
Thanks, Steve.
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Honour among thieves 😛
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Yep, none at all!
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If you’re going to be selfish and greedy, make sure you’re the most selfish and the greediest…
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Seems to be his approach.
Like Captain Flint in Treasure Island, leave no witnesses.
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Honour among thieves and all that — nicely done
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At least he is consistent.
Li’l bro and the guys all get the same treatment!
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-grin- I’m trying to fit your words to the song but I just can’t!
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If you take it from ‘Mama, just ……’
You are away!
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Ah hah! lol Got it. 🙂
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Haha excellent. “What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine’s my own” hhehe
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Trust no one seems to be the message here.
And just as rough on ‘the guys’!
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Very much so 🙂 Reminds me of The Joker in The Dark Knight
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Awwww brotherly love! Guess there was one more lesson to be learned.
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Too late now for li’l bro!
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And another to add to the tally….
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Queen again – Another one bites the dust!
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