PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll
A little bit of whimsy this week.
“You’re not trying hard for promotion are you PC Dilley?”
“Well I…”
“What’s the major piece of evidence in this case?”
“A prosthetic leg was left behind, sir.”
“And what do all the suspects you’ve trooped in have in common?”
“Two legs, sir.”
“Exactly, they’ve all got two legs. We hardly need strip searches to determine that.”
“No sir. I just thought maybe the leg was a red herring.”
“You mean planted to confuse us?”
“Yes sir.”
“And consequently this lot are here because…?”
“They all work in the prosthetic limbs factory, sir.”
“My God, Dilley, you’ll make Sergeant yet.”
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
https://wp.me/p9kf5b-2p please check it out and let me know if there’s any corrections needed
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Phantom limb
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Thanks Neil
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There’s a raw talent there that needs nurturing. 🙂
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Yeah he’s not such a Dilley as he’s painted
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I see that we’ve both gone for something along the lines of a criminal-based story! I really like this – nicely done!
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We did. It happens and that is why I never read anyone else’s before I’ve done mine for fear of being influenced or even tempted to copy. Thanks for reading
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I always try to do the same, as other people’s takes can definitely influence you! You’re very welcome. ☺️
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I do the same thing, Michael. When I do slip and read someone else’s piece before writing mine, I have a devil of a time.
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The other day I only got a glimpse of Russel’s title on the email and it worried me.
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Ha ha ha!
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Dear Michael,
The clues are all there. Good on, Dilley. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle
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We had much speculation about this leg. People on Facebook got into an argument as to whose leg it was. Pretty funny.
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There’s so much humour to be had from such an object, especially in a strange and unexpected setting
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PC Dilley is smarter than he first appears 🙂
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Dilley by name, not by nature. Cheers Iain
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Diley Diley. This one made me smile. Sherlock Holmes, watch out.
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Thank-you
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Your story made me smile, Michael!
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Thanks Penny
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Smart guy, he’ll go far. That was fun.
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Thanks
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His case has too many legs to stand on.
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That’s funny because that was the alternative title, ‘too many legs to stand on.’
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Oh, Dilley is a clever one. I love how he thinks.
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He’s not as thick as he’s cabbage looking
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Well done, Michael. I love how he’s outsmarting the boss. A clever story with a bit of a chuckle.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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Thanks Rowena
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That was a fun one, Michael… Proof that one must not assume… 😉
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Thanks Dale
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Hello from Idaho stop in from Alice. Might need more evidence. If you have time stop in for a cup of coffee.
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Thank-you and thanks for reading
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Ah ha! Case solved.
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Certainly is James
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Clever… seems like the herring might not be completely red.
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Thanks Bjorn
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Sergeant Dilley will have a great future. Fun story. I loved the imagery.
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Thanks Jilly
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Enjoyable. You did great with the dialogue.
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Thanks Susan
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An inventive take on the prompt, a well told tale. I never let myself read other people’s stories, because I know I’ll be hooked by someone’s excellent idea !
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Thanks and I am totally with you on that one. If I coincidentally turn out the same story as someone else I want to be able to say in all honesty it was a total accident.
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A delightful tale with a perfect title! Nice one Michael.
Click to read my FriFic tale
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Thanks Keith
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PC Dilley will soon be promoted it seems.
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I’m sure he will, thanks
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A nice bit of lateral thinking there!
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Thanks Draliman
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PC Dilley deserves promotion now!
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I reckon he’s smart enough that he’ll get there. Thanks for reading
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Go PC Dilley!
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Thanks Lisa
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Haha…yes he is a Dilley!
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Thanks Dawn, He’s a Dilley but he didn’t dally
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Wow! That could be the birth of a great crime novel character.
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Thanks
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what a fun read. i truly enjoyed it. 🙂
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Thanks Plaridel
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A fun story and a clever take on the prompt. Very nicely done! =)
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Thank you, Brenda
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Ah, the arrogance of the superior, such a true to life tale.
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Thank-you
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Using our grey cells, are we, PC Dilley? Loved the story, Michael. 🙂
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Thank-you
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This is a great take on the prompt! Well done
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Thank you Kelley
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Great take on the prompt!
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Thanks
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A fun and entertaining read 🙂
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Love the ending!
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Thanks
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Oh fantastic piece Michael. I enjoyed this. Clever story
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Thanks Laurie
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Great voices and dialogue. The subtle shift from condescension to appreciation by Dilley’s interlocutor following Dilley’s reasoning is great.
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Thanks Sarah Ann
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Yea, Dilley! Good story.
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Thanks
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