“You’ll claim on the insurance?”
“No, it’s an act of God.”
“Bit of a wimpy act for God. Hardly pestilence or deluge. What was he thinking?”
“Probably absentmindedly scratching an itch. I’m sure he wouldn’t intentionally knock a small tree over onto a café in little old Cromer.”
“Used to be we blamed the devil for the bad stuff.”
“Yeah, when did God go rogue?”
“Perhaps you could convince the insurance company it was Satan. After all, who’d believe his word against God’s?”
George and Geoff considered the question over a slurp on their lattes.
“The insurance company,” they concluded in unison.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Witty and wise, Michael
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Thank you Neil
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Cromer? Are you here in Norfolk? The Act of God a clause created to screw people of insurance. Well done.
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Not far away, in Northants, but I’ve a soft spot for Cromer. Thanks for reading Mason.
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AH yes, been to Northants once on my travels. I just outside Norwich only 25mins drive to Cromer. It is lovely there.
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Been to Norwich a few times as my son was at university there. Small world.
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I like Norwich.
Who knows maybe we’ll meet for coffee and chat over books and writing there one day too.
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That would be good, I’ll let you know next time I’m up that way
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Yeah, do that. It’s be nice to do that I reckon.
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I love that last line. Well done.
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Thank you Eugenia
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Haha! Beautifully-timed dialogue with very nicely dosed quips!
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Thank you very much
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The dog did it. Blame it on the dog!
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Perhaps, they should. Thanks for reading and commenting
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Now that made me smile.
‘Yeah, when did God go rogue?’ – love it.
Such a good dialogue.
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Thank you very mucch, I’m pleased you liked it
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Entertaining dialogue, Michael.
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Thanks, Brenda
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God, the devil and . . . insurance companies. LOL.
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Thank you, Lorraine
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A moment to ponder if insurance is worth the money. You could argue with the insurance agent that he only exists because of an act of God..
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I think you could, james, thanks for commenting
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This is great dialogue and the last line is perfect. Very funny (and true).
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Thank you, much appreciated
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Teehee! I like the dialogue. Even more, I like the gentle way you take the mickey out of Cromer!
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Thanks Penny, I have a soft spot for Cromer, especially the crabs.
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Brilliant Michael! I’ve been thinking God and Satan have joined forces of late!
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I’m inclined to agree with you, thanks Keith
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Michael,
The smooth comedic flow of dialogue was perfect. Enjoyed this!
pax,
dora
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Thank you very much, Dora
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I like it when others recognize the evil of insurance companies and where those evil minions originate from! Skillful weaving to your story’s conclusion, Michael.
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Thanks. Yes the insurance industry does seem to be a law unto itself
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You’re welcome.
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Good one. Had me laughing 🙂
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Thanks, Linda
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insurance companies know that the odds are in their favor. otherwise, they won’t get into the business 🙂
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So true, Plaridel, thanks
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Lattes it seems can refresh their brains, but somehow I do not think that the insurance company like coffee addicts ,
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Probably right, Michael. I doubt they like anyone
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They certainly have the measure of insurance companies. At least they won’t be disappointed if they do claim and get rejected!
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Yeah, I don’t think they’re exxpecting much. Cheers Draliman
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God goes rogue… haha. The battle been God and Satan takes on a new face nature vs insurance companies, so 21st century!
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Thanks Tannille
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Dear Michael,
I loved “When did God go rogue.” Let’s give credit where credit’s due. 😉 Entertaining dialogue.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle
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A lovely piece. A story told through dialogue alone. Nicely done. And so true!
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Thanks, Alicia
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A wry dig at the insurance sector. 🙂 Wholeheartedly agree with the sentiments.
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Thanks, Sandra, I thiink it’s easy for us to agree on these sentiments.
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Ha!
Love that last line!
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Thanks, Laurie
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An intriguing and friendly debate over the latte’s. Do you think insurance companies need a separate department for Satanic claims ?
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I think they probably do. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.
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Cracking dialogue, Michael! This was great 🙂
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Thanks, Dale
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Haha! That’s pretty tame compared to much of the Old Testament stuff. I think God went rogue “In the beginning…” That’s around the same time insurance companies started looking for loopholes to get out of paying claims.
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I think you are probably right Nobbin. Thanks for the comment
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