This post is in response to the ‘100 Word Challenge’ here, where you’ll find a list of links to other responses. Essentially, the brief is to write 104 words, including the phrase shown in bold.
“Police, please… Yes, I have an intruder at this residence… Yes, still here. Between him and me is the pantry door. Locked, I might add… Yes, all the doors in this house are solid oak, with mortise locks… Through the kitchen window, it would seem… Twenty-four, Acacia Grove… Stay on the line? Just send that nice chap from the station, quick as you can. It’s past my bed-time!”
Ignoring the hammering on the pantry door, Clarissa calmly replaced the handset and, returning to the routine that made up the heart of her evenings, sat down to wait.
Knit one, purl one, knit two together…
LOL love how you ended it! I hope the nice chap turns up quickly!!
Oh, Phil… I don’t have that fun while I am knitting!! hehe
Ha – this is great Phil. Love the theme.
oh great piece. Love the ending. x
Lol! Hardcore lady there!
Another great challenge from you – I’m getting well into these! Thanks for linking to #chucklemums.
Thrilling! What’s she knitting?? #chucklemums
I want to join in with these, they look like fun – but are probably very frustrating! #chucklemums
This really made me smile, Phil – and I think these mini stories are so clever!
Thanks for joining #chucklemums