Hugh's Views & News

WordPress & Blogging tips, flash fiction, photography and lots more!

Puppet #flashfiction

Published by

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.

You can follow me at the following sites.

Discover more from Hugh’s Views & News

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

29 responses to “Puppet #flashfiction”

fictionspawn Aak

Oct 24, 2020

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

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

Jun 8, 2020

Loved it! :)

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

Jun 8, 2020

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

Reply
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.
  
  Reply
  1. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jun 8, 2020
    
    Now that you mention it, yes, I remember those episodes. Well done on these challenges, Hugh!
    
    Reply
Retirement Reflections

Jun 6, 2020

Love the twist!

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

Jun 5, 2020

Surprised third line. Good job, Hugh.

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

Jun 5, 2020

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

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

Jun 5, 2020

Kind of justice.

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

Jun 5, 2020

So cool. :)

Reply
Cathy

Jun 5, 2020

Ooh, ending on an ominous note 🙊

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

Jun 5, 2020

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

Reply
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.
  
  Reply
Ritu

Jun 5, 2020

Ooer!
Puppet on the loose!

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

Jun 5, 2020

Revenge of the puppet.

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

Feel free to leave a comment. Engagement helps keep blogs alive and forms community. Cancel reply

Hello,

I’m Hugh

Welcome to my blog. I’m delighted to have you here. This is the place to discover tips on blogging and WordPress, flash fiction, photography, and more. I enjoy engaging with my readers, so please feel free to explore, join discussions, and contact me. I’m happy to assist! Find out more about me and my blog by clicking the ‘Meet Hugh’ button.

Let’s connect

Latest posts

Subscribe to Hugh’s Views And News

Latest Posts

Blogging Questions and Highlights: What’s on your Mind?
Got a few blogging questions on your mind? In this post, I’m sharing a fresh roundup of recent articles — each sparked by questions many bloggers ask but don’t always answer. Dive in, catch up on what you may have missed, and join the conversation.
When Bloggers Vanish: Online Friendships, Goodbyes and Silence
Has anyone seen Hugh online recently? The thoughts, observations, and moments that made me stop and think. It might just do the same for you.
WordPress Achievements: Unlock Secret Badges and Activity Streak Rewards
Learn how WordPress achievements, badges, and activity streaks work, how to unlock secret rewards, and where to find and share your achievements page to boost blog engagement.
Why I Signed the Petition for a 50p UK Christmas Stamp
Across the UK, many fear that rising Royal Mail costs could make festive greetings a thing of the past. In this post, I explore a growing petition calling for a 50p seasonal stamp, and why saving the simple joy of sending Christmas cards might matter more than we think.
How to Use Pingbacks on WordPress to Grow Your Blog (Step-by-Step Guide)
Want more readers for every post? Learn how to use WordPress pingbacks – a step-by-step guide to grow traffic, boost engagement, and connect your blog to others.
Taking Stock: 26 Little Snapshots of My Life and the Blogging World
What do clouds, Eurovision, decluttering, and a corgi called Austin have in common? They’re all part of my first A–Z ‘Taking Stock’ post – 26 bite-sized reflections on life, blogging, and gratitude.

Looking for your next quick read? Try my books

An image of book covers, book, tablet and mobile phone, for the book Glimpses.

An image for the book More Glimpses - showing a book cover, tablet and mobile phone.

Follow Hugh in the Fediverse

Hugh's Views & News

@hughsviewsandnews.com@hughsviewsandnews.com

WordPress & Blogging tips, flash fiction, photography and lots more!

307 posts

8 followers

A widget with the words 'Team Effort - Story Chat Digest - Where Authors Meet - Author'

Copyright Protected Blog

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

This work by Hugh W. Roberts, and/or Hugh’s Views And News blog, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material (text and images) without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. If you want to use posts, excerpts, photos and links, you may contact me first. You must give full and clear credit to Hugh W. Roberts and Hugh’s Views And News dot com with links to the original content.

Hugh's Views & News

WordPress & Blogging tips, flash fiction, photography and lots more!