draliman on life

It’s Friday Fictioneers time again, hosted by Rochelle! Today’s photo prompt, to which we attempt to write a 100 word story or poem or such, is provided by John Nixon. To view all the entries for this week click here – check back often as more are added through the week!

Copyright John Nixon

The old man tottered into the shop and pointed his walking stick at the sales girl.

“This is a hold up. Hand over the wedding dress in the window!”

“That’s a walking stick, Sir,” said the girl, unimpressed.

“Is it? Wanna bet your life on that?”

A security guard joined the debate.

“Please lower your walking stick and leave the store, Sir.”

A moment later the old man left the shop, dress over one shoulder. Former master armourer to the notorious Gianni family, he blew a little smoke from the end of his stick and walked off down the street.