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Bindi split the wood with a satisfying crack. Sarah always asked her why she did men’s work. Sarah did nothing but sit pretty. And since she had come to her homeless and in need, Bindi had come to hate her backstabbing, ungrateful ways.
“Have you seen Sarah anywhere?” Her husband Greg appeared unexpectedly. Wouldn’t you like to know? she thought.
Gazing off into the forest bordering their farm, she shrugged. “Probably ran away again.”
A smear of blood near the axe handle caught her eye.
“We ought to get a new axe. This one has seen its last.”
99 words
This serene picture of chopped wood discs, (thanks to Rochelle for this week’s image) inspired me back to thrillers. Guess where Bindi hid Sarah’s body?
Written for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle where the challenge is to write a story in 100 words or less.
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The “wouldn’t you like tom know” line adds a whole new dimension to this. Greg may need to be on his guard too
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He needs to be more careful too. Though I think she was also tired of long time friend who just kept using her. Although I can think of better ways to end a friendship 🙂
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Gosh, Bindi murders Sarah yet remains so calm! Chilling, scary lady! I wouldn’t want to upset her. Well done.
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Thank you, Susan 😊
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I think she’s disguised her a scarecrow and stood in the middle of a field of crops on the farm. Yes?
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😅 certainly one way to dispose of the body. Bindi looked out into the forest when Greg asked her about Sarah. So she buried her there. Not as original as yours but got the job done.
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Chilling.
Time for a new axe indeed.
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Dear Fatima,
We don’t want to be around Bindi when she’s had enough, do we? Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’d keep my distance for sure! Thank you, Rochelle.
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A subtle write.
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Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed it too.
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Ouch! I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near Bindi.
If this is how she treats her friends, I wonder how she’ll treat her enemies.
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I guess Sarah became her enemy when she slept with her husband Greg. And this was after she took her in during her time of need. She isn’t one to mess with for sure. Thanks for reading, Kwadwo.
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My my Bindi, she really wanted Sarah out the way!
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She could have just ended the friendship and kicked her out… Now she’ll have to live with this secret. Though I doubt it bothers her much.
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Oh my Goodness!
sad that Sarah had to repay with her Life.
Great story, as always.🙂
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Thank you, Moon 😊😊
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Methinks that Sarah did more than leach from Bindi’s hard work… I do not think that she deserved to be chopped though…
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Neither do I 😊 there are better ways of ending a friendship!
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Oh my! Yet another reason not to criticize someone with an ax. I agree that things aren’t looking too well for Greg either. I love that last line.
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Hopefully Greg escapes the same fate. I think he’s good for now. Thank you, Anne!
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Shades of Lizzie Borden. Bindi needs to keep her axe handle cleaner. You never know who might see it.
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I’ll need to look up Borden 🤔 but why bother cleaning when you can toss it and buy another? Thanks for reading😊
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You write this tale fluently and believably, and leave us with the cliff hanger of Greg’s safety.
Nice work.
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what an ending. obviously, she had an ax to grind.
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Thanks, Plaridel. 😁
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For some people, when it’s over, it’s really, really over.
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Unfortunately she pissed off the wrong friend.
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If she’s going to do “men’s” work, she should learn to clean her tools…
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😅 I agree. Bindi needs to control her rage too.
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😎
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I do so love a good twist to a story… and I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of Bindi! 😉
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I’d keep my distance from Bindi for sure. Thanks for reading and commenting 😁.
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