Puppet #flashfiction #3LineTales

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Hugh W. Roberts

Jun 5, 2020

Puppet – by Hugh W. Roberts

Zoe watched, horrified, as her older brother cut the strings of her favourite puppet before dropping the scissors to the floor.

“Now you’ll never be able to play with that stupid puppet ever again,” laughed George.

“You’ll never be able to stop me from playing with my stupid puppet ever again,” replied a wide-eyed Zoe, as she watched the puppet pick up the weapon used to cut its strings.

Written in response to the Three Line Tale challenge hosted by Sonya at Only 100 Words.

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29 responses to “Puppet #flashfiction #3LineTales”

fictionspawn Aak

Oct 24, 2020

Revenge is sweet… Some more “strings” will be cut, it seems.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Oct 25, 2020
  
  Who knows what Zoe and the puppet are capable of?
  
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dgkaye

Jun 8, 2020

Loved it! :)

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 8, 2020
  
  Thank you.
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt

Jun 8, 2020

Something about puppets and ventriloquists creeps me out, Hugh. Nicely done doing so in such few words!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 8, 2020
  
  The original ‘Twilight Zone’ has two great episodes that contain ventriloquists, Terri. I don’t mind puppets, but it’s dolls that really freak me out.
  
  Thanks so much. This is a great challenge. You really have to use all the words wisely.
  
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  1. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jun 8, 2020
    
    Now that you mention it, yes, I remember those episodes. Well done on these challenges, Hugh!
    
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Retirement Reflections

Jun 6, 2020

Love the twist!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 6, 2020
  
  Thank you.
  
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Miriam Hurdle

Jun 5, 2020

Surprised third line. Good job, Hugh.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 6, 2020
  
  Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Miriam.
  
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  1. Miriam Hurdle
    
    Jun 8, 2020
    
    You’re welcome, Hugh.
    
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Obinna Anyaibe

Jun 5, 2020

I love an unexpected ending, especially when it’s horrific!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 6, 2020
  
  Same here. Mix in a little bit of fear, and it’s the jackpot for me.
  
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Erika

Jun 5, 2020

Kind of justice.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 6, 2020
  
  Indeed. But I wonder what the puppet did with the scissors?
  
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  1. Erika
    
    Jun 6, 2020
    
    Maybe it made papercuts 🤔I think you left enough room for a sequel 😬 😰
    
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Natasha Ellis

Jun 5, 2020

So cool. :)

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Cathy

Jun 5, 2020

Ooh, ending on an ominous note 🙊

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 6, 2020
  
  Thanks, Cathy.
  
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Debbie Bugezia

Jun 5, 2020

Oh that was good and scary all in one! I might have to try this. Thanks Hugh

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 5, 2020
  
  It’s a great little challenge, Debbie. Really gets you thinking and trying to tell a story (or write a poem) using only three lines.
  
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Ritu

Jun 5, 2020

Ooer!
Puppet on the loose!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 5, 2020
  
  Another great title for the story.
  
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  1. Ritu
    
    Jun 5, 2020
    
    Hope you are well, Hughable Hugh!
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Jun 5, 2020
      
      Yes, all good here, thanks, Ritu.
      
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Sadje

Jun 5, 2020

Revenge of the puppet.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Jun 5, 2020
  
  Would have made a great title for the story.
  
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  1. Sadje
    
    Jun 5, 2020
    
    It really would.
    
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