Title: Green Monsters
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Penny Gadd
I screamed when Mom showed me her newest houseplant. Barely bigger than my thumb, I begged her to destroy it. She laughed.
Each time I visited; it was larger, more menacing. It developed tendrils, and under each leaf, were sharp, curved barbs. They reminded me of claws. Mom was unconcerned.
I tried to enlist my brother’s help. She would listen to him. He called me crazy.
One day Mom didn’t answer her phone. In a panic, I drove her house. A green vine opened the door, invited me inside. I ran, with the sound of laughter ringing in my ears.
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Uh oh. I wonder if she was able to save her mom. Great take on the prompt, Jo! ❤️
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Thanks, Shweta. I think the green monster may have had the last laugh. 😮
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Good one… scary!
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Thanks, my friend. Glad you liked it. ❤
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I like the vine inviting her in
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Thanks, Neil. How else would it get its next meal? 😄
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Fascinating story.
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Glad you liked it, Sadje.
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You’re welcome.
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The vine may have been welcoming, I would have run for the hills.
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That seems a wise course of action, Dale
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A smiling assassin! Nice one.
My story – Billy and me!
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Thanks, Keith.
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I wonder how she knew so early on. Scary story Jo!
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Premonition, is my guess, Iain.
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I think Mom has played a trick on her – I hope.
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I’m not so sure about that, James.
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So sinister!
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Bah hahaha 😄
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This was creepy. Perhaps she’s having a mental breakdown and seeing/hearing things.
Well done Jo!
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Ooo, I rather like you idea. Glad you liked the story, Tannille
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‘Ware scary looking plants!
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Yes, you never know what evil waits, Susan. 😄
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It seems we collectively found that plant highly menacing. I wonder how its owner would feel about our impressions.
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If they read all the possible scenarios, it may be finding its way to the trash bin.
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You might be right. I don’t know if I would be brave enough to try it, though.
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Loved the casual delivery of ‘a green vine invited me in.’
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Glad you liked it Sandra. 👍
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Dear Jo,
Mom should’ve listened to her daughter. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle.
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I would also run even though I love plants,
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I have a house full of plants, but there are still I few I wouldn’t touch with at ten foot pole. Thanks for reading and commenting, Mike.
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I think we all found that plant to be a bit scary… maybe it’s just a keeper of books.
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Agreed Björn. It is one scary plant. It must love books 🙂
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I’m glad she ran away and hope she returns with herbicide or a flame thrower.
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😄😄😄 I’m voting for the flame thrower, my friend.
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🙂
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A great ending, Jo. It reminds me of the spider welcoming the fly into its parlor. I would have run also. He warned them. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I hadn’t thought about the spider and the fly. So glad you enjoyed the story Suzanne. 🙂
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Yowza. That’s creepy!!
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I’m practicing for Halloween. 🙂
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