100 Word Story
Before we go on this trek, there’s some things to know about the planet.
This time of year, we don’t have to worry about any packs of dorsets.
They have nasty teeth that will chew off your foot during the night before you even feel a tickle at your ankle.
PHOTO PROMPT © Lisa Fox
However, it is the season for the vena flower to bloom. It happens suddenly if you step on a ground level bud. Then like a spring loaded monster, the bloom will shoot up and spray you with toxic pollen. You’ll die in a few hours.
Any advice?
Watch your step.
Today’s Friday Fictioneers photo challenge at Rochelle Wisoff’s blog has a photo by © Lisa Fox that instantly hits the eye with thought. What exactly is that thing? It’s both beautiful and hideous! Therein was the inspiration for the Vena flower. This short piece is an excerpt from my latest WIP “Humans in a Cage” when the humans and alien friend must head for the hills to escape civil war on the planet Mesmer.
Clare Graith 