It is Wednesday and good enough for Friday Fictioneers. We gather each week with our stories of 100 words or so, inspired by a photo prompt. We are happily hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields of Addicted to Purple. Here’s my story to the photo prompt from Dale Rogerson.
PHOTO PROMPT – © Dale Rogerson
Dang! Wanda swore to herself. The lake was getting harder and harder to swim in. She wished people wouldn’t be so careless. It used to be so good here. The water was pure and clear. You could see to the bottom. You could drink all you want. It was that sweet.
Now look at it! Full of junk and algae. And the smell. Never mind the taste. She could just gag. She hope that they would wake up soon before it was too late. What could one do? She swims away from debris.
Oh dang! She’s snagged her fin again.
Dear Lily,
I think that’s when I’d find a nice swimming pool. Ech. Good story though
Shalom,
Rochelle
I’m with you. Thanks, Rochelle.
Lily
I think I recalled a film called “A fish called Wanda”… could it have been an inspiration?
Right on! I tried to find out why it was called that but no luck. I’m so linear in my thinking so trying to be a little more creative. Thanks for the read.
Lily
Poor thing. It is a sad state of affairs that so many lakes and rivers are polluted by careless people.
Thanks for the prompt, Dale! Helped to steer my thinking and writing into different waters.
Lily
That is great to know!
I thought straightaway of “A Fish Called Wanda.” Such a charming (despite the yucky water) tale! Poor Wanda! Horrid humans!
You got it right! I kind of like the name of the movie though never did see the movie. Kevin Kline humour is a little hard for me to get. Thanks for reading.
Lily
You’re welcome!
I thought Kevin Kline had already eaten her?
Clever piece.
Not sure about that. Have to watch the movie. Thanks!
Lily
To be honest, I’m not sure either.
Poor Wanda. Spot of nail varnish on that fin should do the trick. Nicely done.
Good idea, Sandra. Thanks!
Lily
Great story, I just adore Wanda.
Thank you! There’s something about Wanda. 🙂
Lily
Cute twist from the fish’s perspective. 🙂
Great twist at the end! Well done. Good message too
Fishy story.
Is it fin-ished?
Randy 😉
LOL!
Lily
Poor fish, has nowhere to go. Great story. About A Fish Called Wanda: you should definitely watch it, it’s hilarious. It’s not only Kevin Cline, but also Monthy Python humour with some Jamie Lee Curtis humour thrown in. It contrasts the quirks of Americans with those of British people. Makes me want to watch it again…
I like the story told from the fishes P.O.V. Well done.
Oh, this is heartbreaking. Poor fish. They should be as made as hell at us. Nicely done, Lily. We need to hear from the fish.
“A Fish Called Wanda.” sprang to mind but I see it is entirely different and about environmental damage. Nicely done.
Poor Wanda. What a great twist at the end. If we don’t mend our ways, we’ll all be like Wanda, except we’re trashing our own home, not someone else. The result is the same. We, at least at present, have nowhere else to go. Well done. — Suzanne
Thank you, Suzanne!
Lily