Title: Pirate’s Revenge
Source: Flash Fiction Challenge
Prompt: Write a mashup.
Word count: 99 words
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The sloop bucked and rolled, as her new commander navigated the cumulonimbus clouds thundering along the squall line. They sailed in pursuit of the notorious Nose Bender, the pirate who had slain their beloved captain and stole their hard-won booty.
The Heartbreak Kid, trained for pirate antics, seized the helm and dared to spin the wheel of fortune. He took command, shouted orders, and tamed the Bodacious Mermaid. His actions earned the crew’s respect. They knew they played a deadly game. Facing sudden death, vowing revenge, they swore to fight in the bonus round, until the losing horns sounded.
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Jo Hawk 
Interesting set of names
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They were supplied as part of the prompt. I am not that creative. 😄
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Very interesting.
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Thank you, Sadje. 🙂
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You’re welcome 😇
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What a great mash-up for a Monday morning (or anytime). The neurons needed firing.
They knew they played a deadly game.
Such a well-crafted sentence (like the rest). Clever, existential.
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Thank you for your kind words, CL. It was a fun challenge to write. 🙂
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love the names, creative and quirky with lots of character infused in them
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I am delighted you enjoyed it, Gina.
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You added a bit that sounds like they sail in clouds. Cool!
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Yes. You know being on the water in fog feels like being in clouds. I am glad you liked it, Chelsea.
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