Dr. Maslov sat on his side of the desk, pensive. In 32 years of practice, he was certain he’d never met anyone more deranged than Jill Elizabeth Schultz.
She admitted to killing her family, not only her parents but also her husband and children. She explained in gory detail how she had administered death to each of them and why.
She applied fresh lipstick before she floated out of his office. As the last of her perfume wafted across his nostrils he wondered; was he as ill as she for understanding her logic? Yes, he was going to keep her secret.
Welcome to “Flash in the Pan”
As we close October and the 100-word limit, this flash comes in on the nose featuring the word deranged.
Delusional is off to a roaring start! Have you seen some of the new flashers? Take a moment after you comment to go see who is flashing now. Welcome the new ones to our flashing family.
Next week, be on the look out for the new Flash in the Pan book. Finding the Path will be out on 01NOV13 at RedmundPro. The Flash in the Pan collection will also be on sale as a bundle.
Happy Flashing!
Are you deranged if you can understand why people do atrocious things? Do you have to say, “I can’t get there from here.”?
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Gail Thornton
/ October 27, 2013Kablam! This one is the ultimate in flash fiction, and I love it! It has character, plot, conflict and resolution. Brilliant! And the use of her full given name adds credence and drama to what unfolds in the story. Great job, Red.
Gailxxx
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Red
/ November 20, 2013This one was effortless for me. The moment I had the word, I knew where this one was going. So glad you like it. xxx
Gray Dawster
/ October 27, 2013I really enjoyed reading this one Red, it has such a wicked feel to it and wow, keep up the great work 🙂
Your FTP’s get better every time I read one 🙂 Have a wonderful evening and a great start to your week my sweet friend 🙂
Andro xxxx
Gray Dawster
/ October 31, 2013Happy Halloween dear Red 🙂 😉
Andro xxxx
Red
/ November 20, 2013I hope you had a great Hallowe’en. I absolutely did. xxx
Gray Dawster
/ November 22, 2013For once it was a quiet Halloween for me, not one knock on my door… Perhaps the weather was a factor as it was rather cold, and it rained too 🙁
Never mind though,
as I enjoyed their Treats 🙂 lol
Andro xxxx
Red
/ November 24, 2013We had a lovely time. I really should have posted our pix. It was fun for all, candy aside. xxx
Red
/ November 20, 2013So which one is the most deranged? *grins*
Gray Dawster
/ November 22, 2013A very good question that…
The crazy doctor or his wicked patient? 🙂
You tell me? 😉 lol
Andro xxxx
Red
/ November 24, 2013I believe they are both. 😉
Binky
/ October 28, 2013Just because you understand something certainly doesn’t mean you agree with it.
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Red
/ November 20, 2013True. On the other hand, I always feel better when viewing someone I know is insane being able to say, “I cannot get there from here.” IJS
Tess Kann
/ October 28, 2013Slam dunk. This one is intense because of the unspoken gory details. Funny the doctor wondering about himself and her calm as anything applying lipstick. They’re both deranged. *cackles*
I agree, you flashes are getting better and better, or should I be saying weirder and weirder. 🙂
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Red
/ November 20, 2013Yes. *grins* xxx
jb
/ October 28, 2013Yes I liked this one. You can almost see yourself in the office.
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Red
/ November 20, 2013Like looking through a one-way mirror. Great to see you, Jeremy.
Novroz
/ October 29, 2013Wow!! is she a witch?
Love the story 🙂
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Red
/ November 20, 2013I think she has him under a spell!