This story was written for Sunday Photo Fiction–June 19th, 2016. Each week the host, Al Forbes, provides a picture prompt. The challenge for each member of the group is to write an original story or poem with no more than 200 words, not including the title and inspired by the prompt.
To read other stories written by group members, just click on the link below, then on the little blue frog in the blue box.
The link to the other stories this week is as follows:
https://sundayphotofictioner.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/sunday-photo-fiction-june-19th-2016/
Genre: Humor Fiction
Word Count: 200 Words
SKULL OF WARNING by P.S. Joshi
“Yo, ho, ho,” laughed Captain Short John Sliver. This was going to be another grand day to seek out Spanish galleons and capture their bounty. He was mightily proud of his swift vessel The Bottle of Rum named after his favorite drink. He thumped his wooden leg on the deck and swung his good one forward taking a step out from his cabin. He carried a decorated skull.
“Avast men,” he thundered. His crew ran to form a group, ready for the dreaded morning talk. It was dreaded not because it frightened anyone, but because it was deadly dull. They’d heard this same talk every morning they’d been on board The BOR (their shortened version of the ship’s name–also their secret shortened version of their opinion of the captain. Thankfully, he never caught on.
“Harken, shipmates,” he began, holding high the skull, “this be the result of not following orders. This fellow was one of my crew many a year ago. He didn’t follow orders. He was a hard worker so I continue to take him aboard”
In truth, he’d won the skull in a card game in the Caribbean Islands. It was his favorite possession.
Hugely amusing, Suzanne!
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Thanks, C.E. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. I had fun with this one. 😀 — Suzanne
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Ah ha ha ha! I’ve been on that ship!
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Thanks, Linda. Wow, then you know I’m speaking the truth about Captain Short John. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 😀 — Suzanne
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The good Cap’n needs to work on his motivational speeches! Very funny 🙂
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Thanks, Ali. Yes, he needs to change that speech and stop boring them to sleep. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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LOL. So funny, Suzanne. You had me rolling. Loved the colorful characters and humor in this one. Well done!
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Thanks, Diana. I figured you’d like this one. I know I had fun writing it. That’s one crew of colorful characters. I’m happy you enjoyed it. 😀 — Suzanne
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Great story! Enjoyed reading it! 🙂
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Thanks, SW. I’m happy you enjoyed the story, had fun reading it. That ship has one crazy crew. 😀 — Suzanne
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Loved the pirate take! Very clever and creative. 🙂
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Thanks, Jade. I’m happy you loved my crazy pirates. Thanks for the great comment. I appreciate it.
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Crazy pirates are the best kind! *Captain Jack Sparrow waves hello in the distance* LOL
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Very clever. BOR Ha ha ha.
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Thanks, John. I’m happy you enjoyed my story and it made you laugh. Yes, the captain was boring in the extreme. 😀 — Suzanne
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Aaaarrrr! Shiver me timbers, but that was grand.
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Thanks, Lyn. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. I enjoyed writing it. 😀 — Suzanne
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Haha that made me smile. Good story
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Thanks, Al. I’m happy you enjoyed the story and smiled. I was smiling when I wrote it. 😀 — Suzanne
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An enjoyable piece 😀
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Thanks, Dahlia. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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🙂
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Very amusing, Suzanne. 🙂 If he keeps on boring his crew like that he might find himself facing mutiny!
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Thanks, Louise. You’re right. Mutiny is a definite possibility. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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