Inspector Tandy is my detective creation who features in numerous short stories and one novel to date. This is one of his shorter cases.
PHOTO PROMPT © Jennifer Pendergast
Inspector Tandy studied the broken fob watch and scanned the field. “Hit so hard it stopped time.”
“And shattered his internal organs,” replied the doctor examining the body.
Tandy ruminated, “Why come here to kill him?” He wandered to the ridge where the field fell away.
A lamb tottered from the dip, its mother bleating alarm. Another movement behind him caused his smile to flip over.
“Get out!” He called to colleagues as he ran, knees pumping and lungs bellowing their finest performance.
Nonetheless, the ram’s horns connected, Tandy sailed over the fence, landing sorely, dignity dissolved but case solved.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Death by sheep. What a way to go!
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Yeah, butt ewe see, Tandy’s a detective and ewe can’t pull the wool over his eyes. 🙂
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Sounds like Tandy was lucky to get away with a bruised dignity, given what happened to the previous chap!
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He was lucky, but he’ll be walking funny for a while and find it hard to sit down, I think
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Eh, he’s a dedicated to his profession. It’s worth it, to solve a case. 😉
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That made me smile. And a whole case in 100 words? Well done that man!
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Thanks Neil, I’ve had some fantastic comments this week, much appreciated
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Thanks for the laugh!
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You’re welcome, thanks for reading and commenting
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Absolutely marvelous. I didn’t fully catch what was going on in the title until after reading the story. This has to be one the best 100-word flash fictions ever written. I tip my hat to you, sir.
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That is my favourite ever comment, thank-you so much. I’m flattered and chuffed to bits. Thank-you again.
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Dear Michael,
“Ramifications” indeed. 😀 Lots of action in this piece. I could see the poor detective flip through the air. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle
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I would never have believed you could solve a case in 100 words! The comical picture you painted of Tandy running away and flying over the fence brought a smile to my face.
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Thanks Clare. I wondered before I started if I could manage it in 100 words.
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Great title! And well done indeed! Tandy is truly lucky all he got was a bruised ego…
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Bruised bottom as well, I fear. Thanks Dale
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That was quick and a little bit painful. Nice story.
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Thanks, I think he will be sore for a while but he’s solved the case. How he suffers for his work 🙂
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Very clever!
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Thanks Sandra
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I liked the way you solved the case for him!
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Thanks, glad you liked it
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I bet that hurt. Them ram’s have might hard skulls,
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I think it hurt him inside as well as out. He’ll be walking funny for a while and the butt of many jokes from his colleagues. 🙂 (butt, get it? 🙂 ) No apologies for the pun
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the title made me smile. it was so creative. 🙂
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Thanks, glad you liked it
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Excellent stuff. Your plot is a masterpiece.
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Thank-you very much for some very encouraging words
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Loved that line – caused his smile to flip over. Reminded me of those drawings that are a face either way up.
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Thanks for picking up on that line, it’s my favourite too
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Well woven, thanks for the chuckle!
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Thank-you for reading and commenting, glad you liked it
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YIKES … hope he doesn’t need stitches. It could be embarrassing.
Nice read …
Isadora 😎
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I think it’s definitely embarrassing. I don’t think he’ll be sitting down for a while. 🙂
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LOL
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Great little read. Love how it was solved!
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Thank-you
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One of Tandy’s more fun cases!
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Yes, a little light relief 🙂
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That was smartly done, Michael – a ‘murder’ case set and solved in 100 words. Bravo!
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Thanks Lynn, it was a challenge so I’m pleased it worked
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My pleasure Michael 🙂
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No wonder trolls have been scarce around bridges these days…
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🙂 Thanks for reading and commenting
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What a great idea that you have a detective who keeps cropping up in lots of stories 🙂 I loved ’caused his smile to flip over’ – great image! I had to read this a few times to understand it – very clever!
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Thanks for reading,I’m glad you enjoyed it and welcome to FF
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I hope it didn’t turn into a double homicide. That might be a low blow. 🙂
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I think he just got a good butt up the butt 🙂
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I do love a good crime story!
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Thanks Dawn
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100 word cases. A new genre. What a fun story, and the title is perfect.
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Thank-you. It’s nice of you to say so.
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