Rochelle, the Queen of getting people together and keeping them that way, well its another week and apart from a new bicycle for my son not much else has changed apart from the managers have given themselves a pay rise for putting us in danger during the pandemic; Sweet. So lets crack on with the important things and writing a piece of flash fiction in 100 words or less, based on the photo below taken by Lord Roger of Bultot, i’m assuming it is in Eastern Asia, forgive my ignorance if i’m wrong but thats where i’m basing my story, the specifics will be revealed.
So best get going,
On My Marks…
Get Set…
GO!!!
The comings and goings from the restaurant were under surveillance, from a spacious but surprisingly empty flat above a fishmongers.
Days had passed, the restaurant remained closed, the stakeout team were tense and exhausted; breathing through their mouths for 4 days had taken its toll, arguments every morning over snoring.
Tempers frayed, and as yet not a sniff… Until today.
“Suspect in nylon trousers and a green polo shirt.“
“GO!!!“
The team ran downstairs burst out the front door and across the road, accosting him.
“We have reason to believe… Sir… those photos of that food are NOT from this restaurant”
There we are 100 words on the, quite frankly, disturbing problem of restaurants putting library photos of food outside their establishments. If at all possible avoid these type of places.
The Count Of North Clifton 
I love that you focussed on the food pictures
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Ha, if that was a crime the police would be snowed under with criminals!!
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I know! But I thought it was worth a shit writing it to see how it turned out!
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I didn’t even know that was a thing. Ew. Intriguing story.
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I’ve made it up to satisfy my own irritation on photographs of food outside restaurants! I think… maybe it is a thing?!!
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It took me a minute to figure out what was going on, but I got there. :::scribbling in my handy tips notebook:::
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Thanks!! I just loathe restaurants who photograph food, I was trying to build up comedic tension and give an unexpected end, that’s always the goal
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You’re welcome. Good storytelling technique that works well for you.
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I liked that story. I love how you show us what a cad the villain is with your description of him! “Suspect in nylon trousers and a green polo shirt.“
I must confess though that when I’ve been in the Far East, I’ve appreciated having pictures of the food – it can save an expensive mistake!
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I bet he’ll never put up generic food pictures again. That stake-out team looks scary.
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Dear Shrawley,
Food espionage. How dastardly. Glad they caught the culprit. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS the picture is from New York City’s Chinatown.
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Thanks Rochelle, I’m getting my mojo back I think…
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Why didn’t I think of that when I ran my bistro?
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Ouch! Don’t mess with the food standards agency! Great story!
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Good one! Cool take on the prompt.
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Those food photos aren’t nearly as tempting when the sun has faded them to sepia!
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For myself, I always take a look at what is being served up, I am just nosey it guess,
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That’s fun. The food never looks like it does in the pictures.
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Perhaps they should raid MacDonalds those pictures just are not real. Go get them.
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is that all there is to it? i find it funny. 🙂
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Oh, that’s great!! I’ve seen that happen so many times. “So, where’s the food in the photo?” (haha)
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Interesting take on the photo prompt.
Nicely done … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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I rarely get to eat Oriental food because my husband isn’t a fan. So I appreciate the pics, which make choosing a lot easier. But I sure wouldn’t be happy thinking I’d ordered shrimp and ended up with squid:)
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