Soccer Ball
From the corner of his eyes, Liam saw that Andrew was wide open so he scuffled and kicked the ball aiming at his direction. The ball cut through the players but flew straight into Mr. Gardiner’s window and the next thing they heard was a loud, smashing sound.
“Liam, dude, you’re dead!” Dennis came rushing to the house and the rest followed.
“Go on, Liam. Talk to Mr. Gardiner.” Andrew whispered.
Liam, sweating and face flushed, stared at the shattered glass in disbelief. He went inside the house with a heart beating like a drum. His mom would kill him later but would be much willing to pay for the damage. What worried him was talking to the grumpy, old man. Mr. Gardiner never liked kids— or people in general.
A few moments later, Mr. Gardiner appeared from the broken window and threw the ball. Out of fear, Dennis kicked the ball towards Andrew who was suddenly on his feet. The ball, they realized, was not a soccer ball after all. It was Liam’s head.
Word Count: 175
Here is for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers prompt. This week’s photo prompt is provided by Yinglan. Thanks PJ for hosting another fun prompt.
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August 10, 2016 at 6:45 pm
Oh no! Mr. Gardiner took Liam’s head off for breaking his window! Grisly! Poor Liam! Great story, Maria!
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August 11, 2016 at 8:00 am
Thank you, PJ. I’m relieved this turned out okay coz it’s my first time writing such grisly tale. Hehe. I try to do better next time.
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August 11, 2016 at 8:09 am
I thought you did great Maria! Don’t be so hard on yourself. 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 12:30 pm
Hehe. I guess I am. 😀 Thank you, PJ! ❤
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August 10, 2016 at 7:56 pm
That caught me off guard completely, loved it 😀
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August 11, 2016 at 8:04 am
Yay! Glad I had a good aim. 😁 Thank you, Joy!
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August 10, 2016 at 8:23 pm
PLOT TWIST! I feel bad for Liam, but this was great to read.
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August 11, 2016 at 11:33 am
I didn’t see that coming either. Haha. Thanks, Muse. 😀 Up for this challenge? You are welcome to join… PJ is a lovely host. 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 10:34 pm
You’re most welcome. I have too much on my plate right now, but I’ll be sure to check out the challenge. Thank you & have a blessed day/evening.
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August 12, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Sure thing. 🙂 Have a blessed day too, Muse.
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August 12, 2016 at 9:59 pm
You’re welcome and thank you 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 12:10 am
Wow, did not see that coming! What a tragic end to Liam. Bet he wished he was better at soccer. Great piece.
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August 11, 2016 at 11:54 am
I’m sure he did! Thank you, Iain. 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 1:00 am
I guess they pissed off the wrong person. Well done!
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August 11, 2016 at 12:02 pm
Seems like it. Haha! Thank, Yinglan. 😀
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August 11, 2016 at 1:41 am
Oh my gosh! This was the a mega twist! Poor guy!
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August 11, 2016 at 12:04 pm
I felt bad, myself… Geez!
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August 11, 2016 at 1:59 am
Nicely done!
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August 11, 2016 at 12:05 pm
Thanks, Sarah. 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 5:58 am
I sure didn’t see that com:)ing! Great writing!
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August 11, 2016 at 12:23 pm
Me too! Thank you, Jessie. 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 10:16 am
DEARIE!!!! YOu never told me to bring a body bag!!! SHOCKS!!!!
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August 11, 2016 at 12:36 pm
I… I didn’t see it coming too, dearie! I guess I was influenced by your gruesome take yesterday.
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August 11, 2016 at 1:04 pm
geez. so it was me -_-
HAHA. Kidding dear. This is greatly written. 😉 (and I love gruesome ;))
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August 11, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Yes, you! Haha. Thank you, dearie. I know you love gruesome. XD
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August 11, 2016 at 6:39 pm
yeah! -_- guilty. HAHA
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August 12, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Hahaha!
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August 11, 2016 at 11:07 am
Gruesome! What a terrible price to pay for breaking a window! The nightmares the kids will have are going to be horrible. I guess Mr. Gardiner lost his mind, it’s worse loosing your head! Amazing story! 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 12:39 pm
Losing one’s head is definitely worse than losing one’s mind. Definitely, the nightmare will haunt them for a long time. I do hope I had more word count to build Mr. Gardiner’s character. Thank you, Jessie. 🙂
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August 11, 2016 at 1:16 pm
Oh my goodness! Decapitation, in general, is never pleasant…is it?
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August 11, 2016 at 6:13 pm
Definitely a big NO. No, no…
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August 11, 2016 at 5:01 pm
Egads!
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August 11, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Egads! 😀
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August 11, 2016 at 7:35 pm
Whoa, I was not expecting that ending – especially from you 🙂 Which made it even better! Is it wrong that I broke out in a big grin when I read the last sentence?
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August 12, 2016 at 12:50 pm
I can only imagine your sinister grin, Ali. You really are… Haha! Thank you. It’s a slight attempt to broke out my shell.
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August 12, 2016 at 9:09 pm
I enjoyed it 🙂
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August 15, 2016 at 11:45 pm
What a horrible fellow!
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