Photo Prompt © Roger Bultot
“They’re wilting aren’t they?”
“’Fraid so.”
“I’m sure I’ve given enough of this. Or maybe too much?”
“Don’t ask me!”
“Well, they seem fairly dry, but they should be okay for the moment.”
“If you say so.”
“I do.”
“Is that it then?”
“I’m just a bit worried about all of those. I wouldn’t want something to happen to them.”
“Like what?”
“Oh, I don’t know.”
“Indeed.”
“And look, they seemed to have perked up a bit.”
“Well, that’s a relief, isn’t it?”
“And, in any case, it’s not a huge problem.”
“No indeed. They’re only little triffids after all.”
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Word Count: 100


Nicely done. The “wilted” in the first line was a bit of a giveaway
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Hmm, true.
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good one! somehow they hang on in spite of us!
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They do. And that’s good! – Thanks, Beth 😊
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No problem; I would say!? 😁😉😅
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Phew! Good little plants… 🥀🌵😉
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issue hot cold ply
dab tissues!
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Mmm, that’s better!
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for now anyways
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Worrying about the health of plants — very relatable, Chris!
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Yep, very true, especially my little Venus fly-trap! 😉
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I’d never heard of The Day of the Triffids. Is it a good book?
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It’s an excellent book. Brilliant John Wyndham! I’ve read several of his… and all good. I read them in school. Sci fi was my favourite genre then.
The Day of the Triffids was a film back in 1963, and there was a great series in the UK in 1981, which I still remember… pretty scary it was too!
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I’ll have to keep an eye out for it.
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They start out small, then…!
I’ve nicknamed one of my plants Triffid – it’s gradually taking over my room.
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Could it be a Swiss Cheese Plant (monstera deliciosa)? Lovely, aren’t they?
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it’s Day of the Triffids all over again!
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Love it! We already know the probable fate of most indoor plants that might make it to my house!😆 But Sunny the Sunflower could testify to the fact that outdoor plants don’t always fare any better around here! 😂
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Very intriguing story Chris
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Nice one Chris, a lovely story!
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so nicely done, Chris..🤍
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Little Triffids, let theme friendly when they grow up. Do they flower?
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let them be friendly – typos….
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Triffids!! How long ago was that movie!
excellent
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Neat twist at the end!
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You’ve got to love a Triffid!!!
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