FF – The Hungry Dead
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo was contributed by Roger Bultot.
Copyright Roger Bultot
“Huh, it doesn’t look as scary as the photo in the advert.”
“That photo was digitally altered. This place looks rather pleasant. Dammit!”
“‘Haunted house’, indeed. Let’s go.”
Cecil Montague, dead these 300 years, watched from the tower, hunger blazing from his rotting eyes. After all these centuries, dinner approached… anticipation becoming despair as they left. So close – he could almost taste their flesh! He’d spent years learning how use a ‘computer’ to ‘Photoshop’ a ‘photograph’ to snare tasty ghosthunters. What a waste.
Time to change tack… now, where were those instructions on how to list a property on Airbnb…?
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Very tasty. At least it will be!
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If only he can get someone to come a little bit closer!
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Brilliant plot! 😉
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He’s a cunning planner!
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Cancel my reservation! At least Cecil keeps up with the latest gadgets. 😀
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Yes, it’s pretty impressive 🙂
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Good one!
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Thanks!
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It could be a real HIT on AirBNB. Everyone wants to stay in a haunted house, never mind the Zombie in the closet.
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I almost feel sorry for Cecil!
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Ghosts have to move with the times it seems!
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They do if they want someone over for dinner…
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Haha! Quite a useful platform, airbnb…for many things.
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It’s very versatile, I don’t think Cecil will be disappointed!
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MOL…even the ghosts keep up with the time…MOL 😀 Pawkisses for a wonderful day🐾😽💞
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They have to in an ever-changing world 🙂
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Hilarious, Ali. Poor Cecil. After all that work. Even an industrious zombie doesn’t stand a chance sometimes with all the competition. 😀 — Suzanne
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I bet his undead neighbours get all sorts of tasty visitors 🙂
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I feel sorry for the ghost. He’s trying!
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Yeah, learning all the new skills and everything. Fingers crossed for his Airbnb endeavour!
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Clever story, and funny too – but do ghosts really still eat?
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He could well be a zombie – they definitely eat!
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The living! Hmph. Back in the day he used to scare people away and now he’s not scary enough for them. Oh well, they’re pretty easy to fool, so I’m sue he’ll come up with some plan.
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I blame “The Walking Dead” – people are so jaded these days…
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Fabulous! Made me chortle.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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He just needs to learn how to act like a ghost–rattle some chains, slam some doors… that would lure them inside!
Maybe there’s an online how-to book about it! It’s not over yet!
-Rachel
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“Haunting for Dummies” 🙂
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Dear Ali,
300 years is a long time to wait for your next meal. Hilarious take.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
He’s certainly getting pretty hungry by now. I’m glad you liked it!
Ali
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he can’t give up now. the hunger he is, the more creative he should get to attract preys. 🙂
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Yes, desperation will move him to new heights!
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This is no ordinary ghost/spectre. They eat? Terrible stuff. Image is everything. He’ll get it eventually!
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He’s never been one to move with the crowd 🙂
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Geez, just pick up the phone and order a pizza to be delivered. You’ll get brains and an appetizer…
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The obvious has not yet occurred to poor Cecil…
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(I’ve tried to post this 3 times! I hope they don’t all come through) This is very fun. Except for the eyeball thing. The eyeball thing is creepy.
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They did all come through! But I deleted them 🙂
Yes, there’s something especially nasty about rotting, oozing eyeballs…
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Made me laugh – a failing vampire who uses photoshop & Airbnb – brilliant. I felt sorry for our 300 year old friend, must be pretty hungry by now. Any dead rats around the place as a snack ?
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Ooh, I don’t know. After watching Angel and Buffy, I feel that vampires that eat rats are rather frowned upon by the wider undead community. I’m glad you liked it!
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Holy horrors! What’s so amazing is the degree of sympathy one feels for the vampire 🙂
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Poor guy, I say. All alone, no-one to eat… 🙂
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🙂
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Oh this is perfect, he’ll have so much to eat, he’ll be able to store some for slow times. Hilarious.
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He’ll have such wonderful choice, too 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
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This story is both creepy and hilarious! How many fictioneers can claim that????
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Heh, not bad in 100 words eh? 🙂
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Not at all.
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Cecil Montague is hungry for 300 years! Why doesn’t he go out and eat? He can operate computers, certainly he will be able to hunt.
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My original thought was that he was somehow mystically connected to the property, but maybe he’s just lazy!
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All that wasted time, but he does have all the time in the world. A new tactic might provide a diversion from his hunger. I like the “rotting eyes” bit. Creative as always!!
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I’m sure he’ll have fun learning all about marketing the property for the short-term rental market. I’m glad you liked it!
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Brilliant take on the photo prompt. I loved it and wanted more. Great writing.
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it. It would be fun to find out how he gets on!
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An adaptable ghost. I feel a bit sorry for him – he’s trying so hard to stay current. Good story.
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I feel a bit sorry for him too, all that effort to keep up with the times – even though his aim is to eat someone 🙂
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Oh, I love this one!!!
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I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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With an Internet connection, it’s only a matter of time before he finds a willing victim. There are all sorts of people in this world, so I’m guessing that someone somewhere would willingly become his meal…
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Urk! I think you’re probably right…
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Poor old Cecil, 300 years and now he’s got to think again. Still I reckon Air B&B should do it. Nicely done
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I’m sure he’s onto a winner this time. I’m glad you liked it!
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Airbnb! Bingo! You can polish your silverware, Cecil.
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He’ll be dining on gap-year students in no time!
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Juicy students 🙂
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Nom nom 🙂
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