Copyright: Rachel Bjerke
Here we are back for another week, gathered in a virtual inn near a small village surrounded by countryside. We’re here for a meeting of the Friday Fictioneers to discuss our original stories for the week. Our hostess for this gathering is the gracious and talented author and artist, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The challenge for this group is to write a story whith no more than 100 words. It’s supposed to have a beginning, middle, end, and follow the picture prompt for the week. This week’s picture was supplied by Rachel Bjerke. Thanks, Rachel. To read the other stories from group members, just follow the link given below and click on the little blue frog in the blue box.
The link for the other stories is as follows:
https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/20-march-2015/
Genre: Humor Fiction
Word Count: 100 Words
A bit of backstory: Some time back, Sir Roderick’s ghost returned after a sleep of 400 years. The link for that first story is as follows:
https://patriciaruthsusan.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/sir-roderick-returns/
We are now following him to his next adventure. He’s decided to check on his favorite tavern nearby the castle. He’s also searching for any friends who may be around to bring him up-to-date and offer companionship. We find him reaching the sight of the tavern. We will read further episodes as he continues to learn his plight from friends along the way. Now for today’s story.
FURTHER ADVENTURES OF SIR RODERICK by P.S. Joshi
Sir Roderick was greatly disappointed when he saw the Spotted Stallion, his favorite drinking place. The wooden structure of inn and stables had rotted leaving only the brick fireplace and oven with the kitchen chimney. The woods had taken over the courtyard.
He was overjoyed at seeing both his old friend, Sir Thomas, and his favorite serving girl, Rose.
Thomas greeted him with a hug and moist eyes, “Roderick, you old scoundrel. I knew you’d be back.”
Rose greeted him with a peck on the cheek.
Nice sensory descriptions, Suzanne. I enjoyed.
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Thanks, Diane. I’m so glad my descriptions worked, and you enjoyed the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Ah, yes, I remember Sir Roderick. It seems that time has not been kind to his friends.
Spotted Stallion–now that made me laugh. What a name for a tavern! It brings to mind a horse painted up like a Dalmatian.
All my best,
Marie Gail
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Thanks, Marie Gail. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. Your comment made me laugh. No, the years have not been kind, but we’ll see in future what happens to them. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Ahhh Suzanne, that’s what I call bitter-sweet. Very nice story!
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Thanks, Joy. Yes, there are many surprises in store for Sir Roderick, some bitter and some sweet. I’m very glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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It’s nice to find old friends, no matter how long its been.
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Thanks, Alicia. Yes, you’re right. Old friends are nice to meet again, even after 400 years. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Ready for further episodes! Especially about the serving girl, Rose …
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Thanks, Perry. There will be further episodes, and Rose will be there, at least in spirit. 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Lovely to return to familiar haunts. 🙂 Nice one Suzanne.
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Thanks, Sandra. I’m so glad you liked the story. Yes, Sir Roderick and friends will be find other places to visit, other familiar haunts. 😀 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
I can only imagine why he’s delighted to see Rose. 😉 Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. I’m very pleased you liked the story. Yes, Rose was a good friend and had a heart of gold. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
Will the beer be flowing and the fire bright? One can only imagine. A lovely story in the continuing adventure of Sir Roderick.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thanks, Doug. I’m very pleased you liked the story. They may very well find a place where the drink is flowing and the fire is bright, but in their present “condition”, they probably can’t drink. Aloha to you also. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Really makes me want to read more. Simple, unpretentious English. Not too many syllables.
I’d have used wench in place of girl?? Or does that carry the wrong baggage.
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Thanks, Patrick. I didn’t use “wench” as I’d like Sir Roderick to be more of a gentleman of the old school. The “very” old school. I’m very glad you liked the storyl 😀 — Suzanne
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At least his friends were there even if the venue had somewhat changed 🙂
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Thanks Ali. Yes, he’s found a couple friends along the way. I think that’s a good thing. Someone has to fill Roderick in on things as he’s still a bit confused. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Ah, I remember Sir Roderick. Perhaps the three of them can open a new watering hole, The Spotted Colt.
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Thanks, Russell. We’ll have to wait and see. 😀 — Suzanne
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I enjoyed this. 🙂
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Thanks, Yarnspinnerr. I’m really glad you did enjoy it. I had fun writing it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I’m glad Sir Roderick found his old friends.. Maybe returning is not all bad even if the tavern is slightly rundown.. Maybe they can have it for themselves though 🙂
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Thanks, Bjorn. I think they’ll probably be moving on. There are more adventures ahead. It was good they found each other though. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Love old fashion stories, and how intriguing it is to find the tavern still working! Some people are too loyal. lol
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Thanks, Unwind. I’m so glad you liked the story. The remains of the tavern are still there, but the companions will be traveling on to further adventures. 🙂 — Suzanne
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the joy of meeting old friends, nothing can equal it, nice post
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Thanks, I.B. Yes, meetimg old friends can be joyful. I’m so glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Ah! Sir Roderick back to his old haunts with a spirited reception. Wonder what they will drink? Sprite? A ghoul drink? Or any boo-ze will do?
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Thanks, Subroto. I see you’ve greeted Sir Roderick with puns a-plenty. I doubt a ghost would drink anything, spirits included. 😀 — Suzanne
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It’s a jolly old time in the spiritual realm, then. Fun story, and I’m happy he’s found a warm welcome at the inn.
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Thanks, Marg. They were glad to meet up at the old inn, but they’ll probably move on to a better inn they can inspect for haunting. They may even meet other friends. We’ll have to wait and see. I’m so glad you liked the story. I’m having fun with this one. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Long live Sir Roderick! I had a feeling he might make another appearance some day. 😉 Great job with the sensory elements here, Suzanne!
In first sentence, just after Spotted Horse, I think you meant to put a comma… small detail, but I thought you might want to know.
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Thanks, Dawn. I’m very glad you liked the story. Thanks for pointing out the problem after the inn’s name. I seem to have hit a period and thought it was a comma. I fixed the problem. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Oh no he’s back! And at the Spotted Stallion no less…I’m chuckling on the tavern’s name. Somehow I’m not surprised that some of his old buddies still hang out there 😛
Ellespeth
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Thanks, Ellespeth. Yes, he’s back. 😀 He must have had the type of reputation that caused his old buddies to check in occasionally at the places he formerly frequented. I’m glad you found the tavern’s name funny. I had fun writing this piece. 🙂 — Suzanne
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