PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll
“I bet you’ve played ‘Pin the tail on the donkey’.”
Blood dripped from the ropes scoring Jason’s wrists; his feet dangled two feet off the floor.
“In this version, you’re the donkey.”
Caspar blindfolded himself then felt for a thin blade on a workbench.
“I’ll miss initially if you keep swaying, or I might spike you in the rear which will make sitting uncomfortable. Eventually though, I’m likely to fatally stab you, so stop me at any point.”
“Alright, alright, I’ll tell you where the body is!” Jason screamed
Caspar sighed, “Spoilsport, you could’ve given me a couple of goes.”
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Is it bad that this actually made me laugh?
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From my point of view it’s great you laughed and lovely that you liked it and brilliant that you commented, thank-you very much.
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I’d have told before the ropes touched my wrists!
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Me too, I’m sure. thanks for commenting
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Me too, I’m sure. thanks for your comment
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Oh my goodness – I wasn’t expecting that! Great, if grisly, take on the photo prompt, Michael.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thanks Susan
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You’re a sick man, Michael. Great story!
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I have to agree with you on that Neil, there’s a few of us on FF 🙂
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Brilliant take, Michael! You are a twisted man under that sweet face…
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Twisted and sweet faced, I sort of like it, thanks Dale
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😀
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These two seem to be equally evil. There’s a lot of backstory here. Good write.
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Yes, the victim is not totally blameless and I’m not entirely sure of the torturer’s morality. Thanks Linda
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A new use for this game, nicely imagined Michael.
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Thanks Iain
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Don’t you just hate it when they squeal before you’ve even got started…
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Life’s like that sometimes, a real downer. Cheers Draliman
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Brilliant Dexter-esque story. What Jason doesn’t know is he’ll never kidnap another body again.
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Thank-you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I loved Dexter and now you mention it, it is the sort of thing he would get up to.
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🙂 Yes it is.
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Caspar is a tough interrogator! He also loved torturing people. He is a sadist and not wise to sitting opposite him.
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You’re absolutely right, you shouldn’t get on the wrong side of Caspar. Thanks for commenting
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I think on balance I prefer the original version of the game!
My story – ‘A stab in the dark’
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I agree, probably less bloody. Thanks for commenting
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Does calling it ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey” make the torture more fun?
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I suppose that depends if torture is your thing really. 🙂 Thanks for commenting
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A good story, Michael, and well written. I’m certain this little “twist” in the game would convince most people to tell where a body is hidden. The victim seems sure the other guy is serious. He must have a reputation that precedes him. 🙂 — Suzanne
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You’re absolutely right Suzanne, I don’t think either of them is a saint. Thanks for commenting
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Oh, interesting take on the prompt. Very well done (and kinda’ creepy ~ in a good way.)
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Thanks Alicia
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Dear Michael,
Now that’s one gruesome version of pin the tail on the donkey. Well done, sir.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle
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Yikes! I don’t think I like that Caspar chappy! Mind you, Jason doesn’t sound much nicer…Well imagined scene. I like your humorous touch amongst the grue.
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Glad you enjoyed it Penny. They’re both unsavoury characters, I think
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Sometimes I wonder who is the worst among the bad guys.
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You’re right, is there a grading system for bad guys, Bjorn? I’m not sure, bad is bad is bad
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I’m sure he’ll take a couple of stabs at “the donkey” after getting the information he wants. After all, what’s the fun in setting up the game if you don’t get to play?
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I think you’re bang on, it’s a lot of work stringing someone up and getting all the props together simply to let some party pooper ruin it all
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Totally twisted but I loved it.
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Thank-you, it’s good to know when you’ve made something others appreciate 🙂
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what a way to force a confession. it must be before water torture and the likes. 🙂
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Yeah it’s early learning torture 😂
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Oh very clever and macabre. Well told.
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Thanks, Laurie
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Sadistic!
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WOW … the games boys play. I think. Hopefully, no one was hurt.
Isadora 😎
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Hopefully not, thanks for commenting Isadora
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