PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz
All writing © Pamela Schloesser Canepa
“You know, if aliens were studying us, they could learn a lot about us from our viewing habits,” Roma claimed.
Billy shrugged. “You’ve got some weird ideas. I’m just excited for the tenth installment of ‘Halloween!’
Roma stopped at the snack counter. “Let me get some popcorn to calm my nerves.”
Minutes later, they were claiming their seats. Roma cringed during every tension-filled moment. The audience screamed; Billy just laughed.
That is, until Billy noticed the strange man on the left of the theater staring at him. Every time he turned, the man stared. Billy cringed…Someone was watching.
-99 to 100 words in response to the photo prompt given for the Friday Fictioneers Challenge at http://rochellewisoff.com
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Don’t worry. He’s not an alien. That’s just the neighborhood pervert. Stick with Roma, Billy; he doesn’t like girls. 😯
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Truly, in just 100 words, I had to leave a lot up for interpretation!
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Good one, Pamela!
He could be anyone(thing)…
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So true! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Part of the fun in FF is that you really can leave the readers to figure out their own endings 🙂 Creepy feeling in this one.
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Thanks, that was my intent!
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Shiver……gave me a chill. Well done!
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Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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He’s probably waiting for a chance to grab some of Roma’s popcorn! Nice one Pamela
My tale – An audience with Rosey!
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Thanks, Keith!
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It’s true they have been watching us forsince time began- great comedy is hard to find in the universe.
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Good point, James! 🙂
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Put on your sunglasses and look at him again (oblique “They Live” reference). Chilling, to be in the middle of any strong emotion to look up and see you’re being watched.
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True! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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🙂 you are welcome!
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I’ve never been a fan of horror films, so I’m happy to be sitting this one out! 🙂
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Well, you’re definitely not a ‘Billy.’ It’s funny; I used to be quite a horror movie fan, but I am not so much now. I do still like action/thriller/suspense/superhero movies though, which may have the same amount of tension. I also am developing a thing for zombie movies, the ones that make you think. Who knew!
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