A friend in need

 

PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Bindi split the wood with a satisfying crack. Sarah always asked her why she did men’s work. Sarah did nothing but sit pretty. And since she had come to her homeless and in need, Bindi had come to hate her backstabbing, ungrateful ways.

“Have you seen Sarah anywhere?” Her husband Greg appeared unexpectedly. Wouldn’t you like to know? she thought.

Gazing off into the forest bordering their farm, she shrugged. “Probably ran away again.”

A smear of blood near the axe handle caught her eye.

“We ought to get a new axe. This one has seen its last.”

99 words

This serene picture of chopped wood discs, (thanks to Rochelle for this week’s image) inspired me back to thrillers. Guess where Bindi hid Sarah’s body?

Written for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle where the challenge is to write a story in 100 words or less.

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  1. neilmacdon avatar
    neilmacdon

    The “wouldn’t you like tom know” line adds a whole new dimension to this. Greg may need to be on his guard too

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      He needs to be more careful too. Though I think she was also tired of long time friend who just kept using her. Although I can think of better ways to end a friendship 🙂

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  2. Susan A Eames avatar
    Susan A Eames

    Gosh, Bindi murders Sarah yet remains so calm! Chilling, scary lady! I wouldn’t want to upset her. Well done.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thank you, Susan 😊

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  3. Keith's Ramblings avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    I think she’s disguised her a scarecrow and stood in the middle of a field of crops on the farm. Yes?
    Click to read my FriFic!

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      😅 certainly one way to dispose of the body. Bindi looked out into the forest when Greg asked her about Sarah. So she buried her there. Not as original as yours but got the job done.

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  4. Anita avatar
    Anita

    Chilling.
    Time for a new axe indeed.

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  5. rochellewisoff avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Fatima,

    We don’t want to be around Bindi when she’s had enough, do we? Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      I’d keep my distance for sure! Thank you, Rochelle.

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  6. yarnspinnerr avatar
    yarnspinnerr

    A subtle write.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed it too.

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  7. Kwadwo avatar
    Kwadwo

    Ouch! I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near Bindi.
    If this is how she treats her friends, I wonder how she’ll treat her enemies.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      I guess Sarah became her enemy when she slept with her husband Greg. And this was after she took her in during her time of need. She isn’t one to mess with for sure. Thanks for reading, Kwadwo.

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  8. Iain Kelly avatar
    Iain Kelly

    My my Bindi, she really wanted Sarah out the way!

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      She could have just ended the friendship and kicked her out… Now she’ll have to live with this secret. Though I doubt it bothers her much.

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  9. Moon avatar
    Moon

    Oh my Goodness!
    sad that Sarah had to repay with her Life.
    Great story, as always.🙂

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thank you, Moon 😊😊

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  10. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    Methinks that Sarah did more than leach from Bindi’s hard work… I do not think that she deserved to be chopped though…

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Neither do I 😊 there are better ways of ending a friendship!

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  11. ahtdoucette avatar
    ahtdoucette

    Oh my! Yet another reason not to criticize someone with an ax. I agree that things aren’t looking too well for Greg either. I love that last line.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Hopefully Greg escapes the same fate. I think he’s good for now. Thank you, Anne!

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  12. rgayer55 avatar
    rgayer55

    Shades of Lizzie Borden. Bindi needs to keep her axe handle cleaner. You never know who might see it.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      I’ll need to look up Borden 🤔 but why bother cleaning when you can toss it and buy another? Thanks for reading😊

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  13. pennygadd51 avatar
    pennygadd51

    You write this tale fluently and believably, and leave us with the cliff hanger of Greg’s safety.
    Nice work.

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  14. plaridel avatar
    plaridel

    what an ending. obviously, she had an ax to grind.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thanks, Plaridel. 😁

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  15. Sandra avatar
    Sandra

    For some people, when it’s over, it’s really, really over.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Unfortunately she pissed off the wrong friend.

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  16. Dale avatar
    Dale

    If she’s going to do “men’s” work, she should learn to clean her tools…

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      😅 I agree. Bindi needs to control her rage too.

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      1. Dale avatar
        Dale

        😎

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  17. The Urban Spaceman avatar
    The Urban Spaceman

    I do so love a good twist to a story… and I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of Bindi! 😉

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      I’d keep my distance from Bindi for sure. Thanks for reading and commenting 😁.

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