Friday Fictioneers is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields who provides us with a photo prompt. Each week’s challenge is to write a 100-word story inspired by the photo. Click here to play along or just read more stories.
Darkness Falls
“Out of the shadows, The Darkness falls.”
15-year-old Matthew Stone returned to the scene every day. Slowly, a plan unfolded. The police’s ineptitude in catching his sister’s killer led Matthew down the path to The Darkness. He’d be a vigilante like Batman, Robin Hood, or his grandfather’s favorite, The Shadow.
Night after night, The Darkness climbed the pillars and tucked himself away under the onramp, watching, waiting.
A scream. Fast, furious footsteps. It was time.
The Darkness broke into action. He crawled along the beams, reached for the pillar, slipped, and fell.
A barista found his body in the morning.
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Somehow this spawned a collaborative sequel written with a friend: Friday Fictioneers: Darkness Rising
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When you read this one it seemed like a longer story. I’m sorry the darkness got him (and his sister.)
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I noticed that, too. I kind of drew out the reading. I had fun with it.
I watched “Hideous!” last night. It was so bad. 🤣 I enjoyed it though.
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Oh WOW, you are one of two people besides myself that have seen it. I actually love that movie! I’m glad you sought it out and watched it. Those little critters got up to some trouble didn’t they. And I’m sure you enjoyed gorilla woman. 🙂
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I only join the most exclusive clubs. The premise was so bizarre, but I enjoy bizarre. I didn’t understand her wardrobe or lack thereof at all, but I wasn’t complaining.
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Nice video reading/dramatization of the story of the end of the ominous Darkness.
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Thank you.
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They make it look so easy in the movies. I guess there won’t be a sequel?
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If only we had special effects in real life. You never know with these things. Blockbusters demand sequels. I’ve had a sequel suggested.
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How fancy would life be with special effects. Come on down disco pony!
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Disco Pony doesn’t need special effects. She’s an all-natural girl.
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Stripper!
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What? Sure?
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Oh I wanted him to succeed. He had such courage and desire for justice. I guess The Darkness wasn’t quite as well prepared for his avenging role as he imagined.
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Now, I feel bad. You’re right. He deserved to get his justice. He would have been a force for good. It’s too bad The Darkness was fueled more by emotion than preparedness, and I have an affinity for tragedy. Thank you.
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Perhaps, at least, he died fulfilled
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If not fulfilled, at least a martyr.
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A short lived superhero career – although I’m sure The Darkness will return in a new guise to keep the franchise running!
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Of course, the all-important franchise must go on.
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Very cool! I don’t think I have every seen anyone do a video before! Well done!!
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I try to be an innovator and trailblazer. 🤣 I’ve been meaning to do videos for a long time. I’m glad there are people who appreciate them. Thank you.
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Oh the poor kid. There needs to be a super hero preparation manual. Dramatic and full of great images.
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I’m sure YouTube has plenty to offer on the subject, which may have been where he went wrong. Thank you.
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The desire for revenge often leads to disaster. Poor Matthew. Well written, Nobbin.
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The saying goes, “When out for revenge, dig two graves.” Something to that effect. Thank you, Penny.
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Dear Nobbin,
Apparently there’s a movie I’m totally unfamiliar with. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the story and reading…at least until the end.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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There’s no movie. Not yet… I do expect Hollywood to come knocking any minute.
That’s why I never read the end of stories, just in case.
Thank you, Rochelle.
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Good story, but still a buzz kill. 🙂
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As long as somebody dies. Sorry, Buzz. Thank you.
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🙂
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