Once again, it’s Friday Fictioneers, where participants are challenged to pen a 100 word story, inspired by a particular photograph.
Memory
Howard scrutinized the photo. An old stone edifice, presumably a church. But why send it to him? Then he noticed the tiny figure in the corner. He looked sharply back at the torn envelope, but there was no return address.
Elaine entered, carrying groceries. “There’s more in the car,” she said, out of breath. “Can you help?”
“S-sure,” Howard stammered. “Just a second.”
After she went back out, he stared at the image again. What did it mean? The figure was himself, of that there was no doubt. But that building he was entering… he had never seen it before.
Blue Towel Productions 
Spooky. And cleverly written.
Interesting, perhaps we will hear more someday.
Very clever story. Makes me want to know more.
This has just the right amount of spookiness to draw the reader in and leave them wanting more. Well done.
Thanks for that.
Yeah, it definitely begs for more. In that way, I guess, it’s really just a “beginning”, rather than something with a beginning, middle and end.
Thanks. I frankly, have no idea what happens next. It could just be that the guy forgot. I could easily forget if I’d seen that old church before.
I’d like to know more as well, but I’m not sure if I’d come up with a solution to it that wasn’t in some way a let down.
Nice bit of intrigue.
Well done.
That’s too easy. It is ripe with possibilities.
That’s an intriguing start to something longer. Maybe he has a twin… or suffers from blackouts… or… better stop here. Nice one.
Dear Ben,
Perhaps a premonition? A prophetic photo? I can see where it would be unsettling to him. Nice one.
shalom,
Rochelle
Dear Ben,
Reminded me of the movie Memento. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
Yes, true, as suggested by lots of the other commenters.
Thanks!
Lots of suggestions coming through. I hadn’t thought of the “twin” idea. Thanks for having a look.
Some more good suggestions – a photo from the future. Thanks for commenting.
That would mean in a minute that he wouldn’t even remember receiving the photo. Thanks for having a look.
Well that’s testament to your writing ability.
Very kind!