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Friday 26 June 2009

Friday 55 Flash Fiction # 81 Marked


The weather was sweltering.




104 degrees and rising.

People were looking at him, but then he was the only one not wearing shorts.



The sweat poured off him but he didn't have a choice.




He had to keep his legs covered or they would know his secret, they'd spot



the electronic tag on his ankle.




Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.


I'm off on another little jaunt today so I will catch up with you all over the weekend - have a good one!

35 comments:

bindhiya said...

Dear Akelamalu,
As always great one!
Have a great day..
♥ & ((hugs))
bindi

Anonymous said...

Great story as usual. I always try a figure them out to mo avail. LOL where do you get the pictures feom if you don't mind me asking? Have a good and safe trip. Aloha

G-Man said...

I'm afraid I'd be wearing shorts anyway...hehehehe

Excellent 55 Ake.

Please have a safe and pleasant journey.

Thanks for visiting, thanks for playing, and have a Great Week-End!

Galen

buffalodick said...

I made the switch to shorts this week- hot weather!

Julia Phillips Smith said...

Now I'm going to look twice at anyone wearing jeans on a shorts day...

Susan at Stony River said...

Oh no, the poor thing!
I should be ashamed to admit it, but I thought his embarassment would come from someplace far away from his ankle so you really got me LOL.

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

oh have fun, i hope there will be photos!

smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Nessa said...

Very good story. I like the way you wrap them up.

Ron said...

And yet another brilliant story, dear lady!

Like, Thom...I always try to figure them out as I slowly scroll down, but to no avail!

Enjoy your jaunt!

Have a great weekend!
X

Dumdad said...

Got me again!

Batteson.Ind said...

hhmmm... this looks like an interesting challenge... will have to see... :-)

Dr.John said...

As usual the ending surprised me. I do enjoy your 55's.
I learned from you.

aims said...

Oh! Good one!

Cloudia said...

I thought perhaps he had cellulite...LOL

Aloha-

Comfort Spiral

secret agent woman said...

That's what socks are for!

Linda said...

Somebody's been a bad, bad boy!

Hope you enjoyed your little jaunt today!

Akelamalu said...

Bindi my dear, thankyou. x

Cheers Thom, if you can't figure out the endings before you get there then I'm doing it right! I get the photos off Google images. :)

LOL yes I believe you would G-man. Thanks hon. x

We've got hot weather here too at the moment Buff isn't it great!

Haha it's made you think Julia!

Oh Susan, you are naughty!! ;)

Yes I got photos Bee :)

Thanks Nessa :)

Aw thanks Ron, glad you enjoyed it. x

Woo hoo, great Dumdad, thanks.

Oh do join in Watercats, it is fun.

You're very kind Dr. John, I'm flattered. :)

Thanks Aims :)

LOL he could have Cloudia!

Oh but you can't wear socks with shorts and sandals SecretAgentWoman!!

Yes he'd be a bad boy Linda and yes we had a great time thanks. x

Lou said...

You got me, and I'm even familiar with this situation. (ahh, not me personally).

clean and crazy said...

this is cute, i love the twist at the end

hope said...

Hi! Came over from G-Man's site and realized I haven't been able to make it to everyone's 55 as I'm new to this. {I blame it all on Susan!}

That was fun! And how in the world did you take the sun from outside my window and place it on your blog? :0

I'll be back. And I'm trying ever so hard not to fall prey to the other word game...I have laundry to do, I can't stay on here all day. ;)

Hope you have/had a great time away.

Tall Kay said...

Brilliant 55! It was not at all what I suspected. Nice to meet you and thanks for your comments.

Wait. What? said...

Oh wow. That would totally suck!

Love the music on your page as well!

anthonynorth said...

Yep, best for him to keep that covered - and sweating.
Nicely done, as always.

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A Lady's Life said...

Very well done.
:)

Travis Cody said...

And hopefully he's not up to anything sinister!

Anonymous said...

I can't take the heat, I'd put on my shorts and let 'em talk!

Susan English Mason said...

And here I hide my legs in the sweltering Arizona heat to hide a silly tattoo.

Akelamalu said...

You know someone who has been tagged Lou?

Thanks Clean & Crazy I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I'm so pleased you popped over Hope and happy you enjoyed the stories. :)

Ah you liked the twist Tall Karen, that's great :)

Yes it would Cat, glad you like the music. :)

At least he's ashamed Anthony eh?

Thanks Lady's Life :)

No I think he just doesn't want anyone to know he's tagged Trav ;)

LOL I think most people would Vicki!

I do it to hide a huge scar Pouty Lips!

listen for azure said...

I loved the punch line - thanks for visiting mine!

Akelamalu said...

Glad you liked it Pheromone Girl:)

Pam said...

haha ake. you never fail with the surprise ending. sorry i haven't been around much. trying to read every single 55 now. :-/ congrats to your son acing his exams in law school. it's never too late to do something you really want to do.

Shadow said...

ooops, i was wondering...

cheshire wife said...

Your past will always catch up with you!