February 7, 2011

MicroFiction: When the Clock Strikes

Thanks to Susan for hosting
Microfiction Monday
where a picture paints 140 characters, or even fewer.
Here's this week's picture, and my story below to go with it.
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Everyone rushed into their sanctuaries, animals and birds too.
Wind stopped howling.
There was an eerie silence..
for it was time for the clock to strike...
thirteen!


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26 comments:

  1. jabblogFebruary 07, 2011

    I'm always waiting for the clock to strike thirteen ;-)

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  2. anthonynorthFebruary 07, 2011

    It would be a scary moment.
    Nice one - well thought out.

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  3. RekhaFebruary 07, 2011

    Wonder what will happen then..we will never know , will we?

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  4. JinksyFebruary 07, 2011

    Goody, goody! Does this mean more hours in a day?! LOL

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  5. Doctor FTSEFebruary 07, 2011

    Didn't the clocks strike thirteen in 1984? On the very first page. Eerie Micro.

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  6. John (@bookdreamer)February 07, 2011

    Run for the hills, the're coming!

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  7. MridulaFebruary 07, 2011

    Thats very nice! A big twist in a small story. :D

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  8. PeggyFebruary 07, 2011

    Wonder what striking the number 13 will feel like. I don't think I want to know unless it means more time for me!.
    Love your header picture, welcome to MF, we love having you.
    I'm following you and I can't wait to come back again!

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  9. DianeFebruary 07, 2011

    Great lead in to a chiller story! Good one :O)

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  10. DianneFebruary 07, 2011

    oh!!
    spooky
    I love it

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  11. Sylvia KFebruary 07, 2011

    Oh, the moment we all wait in fear for! What a terrific take on the pic of the day!! Have a great week!!

    Sylvia

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  12. Sylvia KFebruary 07, 2011

    Great take on the pic of the day! Scary thought of an extra hour! Hope your week goes well!

    Sylvia

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  13. AnyesFebruary 07, 2011

    It does look deserted, I was wondering why...Thank you for coming over :-)

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  14. AkelamaluFebruary 07, 2011

    Unlucky for some! :0

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  15. AnyesFebruary 07, 2011

    It sure looks deserted, now I know why. Thank you for visiting :-)

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  16. JimFebruary 07, 2011

    Hi Celine, this one makes me think. :)
    One extra hour would be like the first day of getting into Daylight Savings Time. Now if there is a fourteen o'clock then they might need better cover than they could ever have.
    ..

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  17. septembermomFebruary 08, 2011

    I felt the anxious mood in these lines. Good job!

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  18. hopeFebruary 08, 2011

    With numbers that look as if they're interchangeable, that would explain a thing or two. Good one!

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  19. Lisa Ricard ClaroFebruary 08, 2011

    Very thought provoking!

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  20. Susan FobesFebruary 08, 2011

    If the clock ever strikes 13 I'm heading out of here! I don't like time or #13 :)

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  21. Susan FobesFebruary 08, 2011

    As a number 13 hater I protest-LOL!

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  22. Elizabeth MuellerFebruary 08, 2011

    Fabulous hook! Are you going to turn this into a full-blown novel????

    ♥.•*¨ Elizabeth ¨*•.♥

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  23. Michael G-GFebruary 08, 2011

    Excellently paced. What a scenario!

    Have a great week.

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  24. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 11, 2011

    cool shot -that building is really nice looking!

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  25. indicaspeciesFebruary 14, 2011

    Thanks to each and every one of you who dropped by and left behind words to encourage me with my participation in the Microfiction first time.

    It has been fun playing it, and I hope to continue to participate. Your encouragement is sincerely appreciated.

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  26. TrotterFebruary 19, 2011

    Lok at that 7... ;)

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