I’ve been busy with work, family and a few other writing projects over the last few months but after reading a recent brave and honest post from Dawn at Tales From The Motherland, I realised how much I missed the interaction of the blog. On one hand, I like the solitude of writing but it can be quite isolating too, so its great to have a forum that helps us to stay connected.
So where better start back than in my favourite blog group – Friday Fictioneers.
The aim as always is to write a 100w story based on the weekly photo prompt. Details of how to get involved can be found at host Rochelle Wisoff-Field’s blog
This week’s photo comes courtesy of ©Sarah Potter and has the potential for some great stories which I look forward to reading.
All the contributions can be found by clicking on the blue frog.
Friday Fictioneers 22092017 copyright Sarah Potter
Fine Art
With retirement approaching, DI Duncan Morris re-opened his only unsolved case.
In 1988, researchers discovered that a painting bequeathed to the local church years earlier was worth millions.
It was subsequently stolen.
Duncan had followed footprints through the forest till they stopped dead at a pair of well-worn, men’s black shoes in a small clearing where trees were sparse. Nothing more was ever found.
Duncan sighed. Greeting a female officer, he noted how similar male and female uniforms had become. Even the boots …
Damn! They’d always assumed their thief was male. But weren’t there scandalous rumours about Fr Davies and a former Olympic gymnast?
©Siobhán McNamara
siobhanmcnamara 
My, my Father Davies! I think Duncan has finally picked up the right scent.
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Thanks Iain, he sure has.
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Dear Siobhán
It sounds like DI Duncan’s retirement won’t last long. Intriguing story that left me wanting more. Speaking of more, it’s nice to see you back. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, its nice to be back 🙂
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welcome back Siobhan. and what a neat little cold case
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Thanks Neil
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An Olympic gymnast no less. My, my.
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Indeed, an exceptionally acrobatic lady!
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Great story .
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Thank you
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Time for a confession Fr Davies! Nice one.
Click to read my FriFic!
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It sure is, if Fr Davies can be found!
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Father Davis has realised his pension fund, I suspect.
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Indeed, a luxury nursing home somewhere sunny
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Strange, the little observations that can completely change your perspective.
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They sure can. Thanks for reading 🙂
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Did she jump right out of her shoes? I want to read more.
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She certainly did! I think there is more of this story waiting to be written
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See how dangerous it is to make assumptions DI Morris. 🤔 Good tale so far. Now, did he get the stolen painting back?
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Thank you Christine. As for the stolen painting, that’s a story still to be told (and written!)
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Sounds like everyone wants to hear how this plays out. Hot art is a hard sell, I think. Father & the lady may still be sitting on it.
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Good old Father Davis! Um, I mean, the naughty chap 🙂 Hopefully now Duncan will end his career with all cases solved.
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Indeed, a very naughty boy!
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What a neat story. This is my first introduction to your characters. I would like to read more.
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Thank you Kelvin 🙂
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So glad you’re back Siobhan I’ve missed your stories!
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Thank you for your lovely comment Louise, its nice to be back 🙂
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Looks like he will solve this one after all! Awesome story and great imagination.
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Thank you 🙂
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Well done. I loved the twists and turns in this one, Siobhan. Welcome back.
xx Rowena
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Thank you Rowena, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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well done, duncan. you can retire now in glory. 🙂
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He sure can
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Nice! Just when he thought it was unsolvable….. Love it. :o)
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Thank you!
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Liked it!
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Thank you!
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Ah, getting unstuck from a fruitless investigation must be very exciting 🙂
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I suspect he will enjoy his final investigation
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PRETTY intriguing!
Can’t trust anybody, even priests, eh!!!
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As the saying goes, it takes all sorts … 😉
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😊
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Ah, but is it too late? Has the trail gone cold?
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I suspect the thieves have developed a false sense of security over the intervening years!
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This has potential to be woven into a longer tale. Don’t we all love the one unsolved mystery plaguing the detective towards the end of his career!
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Thank you! I hope to develop this, I’m getting to like the characters already 🙂
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Scandalous mystery…love it!
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Thank you Dawn, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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