Great prompt this week but must say though, I struggled.
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
“Marvellous, darling.”
“You think so? It all seems so hollow without Larry.”
Gloria stared at the bouquet in her arms. Malvio placed a hand on hers.
“He’s looking down proud as punch.”
“He was always jealous when I played opposite other leading men. Why didn’t the dagger retract? It could’ve been fatal, if it hadn’t caught in Liam’s tunic.”
“Don’t worry, we’ve replaced the prop; it was just a sticky blade.”
Malvio squinted into the gantry, “Larry,” he whispered, “I promised I’d look after her, now just leave it.” Then he considered his plans, “Although a malevolent ghost could be useful.”
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Malevolent ghosts can be hired by the hour for hauntings and other pranks and japes. But you definitely don’t want them around a theatre (not even for ghost scenes because they don’t have the equipment to learn their lines)
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Yes indeed, thanks Neil
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I like it, a ghost that’s not willing to let go!
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Thanks Iain
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Oh! A jealous ghost. I think this story needs to be expanded.
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Thanks Alicia. Every theatre has its ghost, a jealous one has the potential to cause havoc
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Every play needs an accidental prop, where the emotions of the heart turn murderous.
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I think you’re probably right. Thanks James
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This was great, Michael! Ghosts are a tricky bunch… they don’t always react as we would like, do they?
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Thanks Dale
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Somehow, I think that prop malfunctioned on purpose.
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I thik you’re right. Thanks for reading
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I bet the scene with the malfunctioning prop was very realistic!
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It could have been very bloody
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methinks, he can’t let go. poor chap.
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He can’t. Thanks Plaridel
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Methinks Malvio had messed with the props… Larry will not leave them alone.
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Exactly, thanks Bjorn
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Interesting take on the prompt.
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Thank you
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You’re welcome.
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Great little story. Loved your take on the photo prompt!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thank you, but I did struggle this week
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Seems to me that Malvio (well-named, by the way) is far more of a danger than ghostly Larry!
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I think you’re right. He has plans, but only for himself
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Great perspective.
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Thanks Dawn
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Oooooo interesting. Love this. Mystery and bad romance behind the curtain
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Glad you liked it, Laurie. I went to my daughter for inspiration as she does am dram. She says it’s all scandal, jealousy and politics behind the scenes, hence this story.
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