Saturday Centus: Objects In The Rear View Mirror…
by Jenners • 08/07/2010 • My Writings • 39 Comments
For a few weeks now, I’ve been watching my blogging buddy June Freakin’ Cleaver knock off these hilarious and/or creepy 100-word stories for Saturday Centus. It looked too fun not to try so I thought I’d give it a go. Here are the rules:
Each linked essay must be 100 words or less, not including the “prompt” words. No pictures should be used. No profanity. The prompt words can be used in any place within your story but must be left intact. You cannot split the prompt.
This week’s prompt was: Objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear. Here is what I came up with.
Falling Star
“You’ve gained too much weight,” the wardrobe girl cried.
My cheeks burned. I had hit the Krispy Kreme hard during hiatus.
“Try again,” I pleaded.
A ripping sound was my answer. Frantic, I grabbed my keys and raced out of the studio. Throwing the car into reverse, I punched the gas … hard.
At the same moment I heard the scream, I felt the thump. Glancing backwards, the warning etched on the glass–Objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear– filled me with dread as the severed hand seemed scarily close already.
I guess my trip to Moe’s House of Super-Fast-Liposuction wasn’t going to happen.
THE END
Alarmed at what my brain dreams up for me sometimes,
Love, love, love this!
Wow.
You are something girl.
Looking forward to seeing what else comes out of that creative brain.
Really killer use of the prompt.
Too funny! I love what you do with prompts, lol!
What a rush! Caught me up quick
Peace
very nice, you nailed it. so glad you joined in
Um, about that hyperactive imagination ~ eek! Well done.
Man, you are definitely not lacking in the creativity department
. That was the strangest and a bit on the creepy side but so funny too 
. Looking forward to reading what you cook up next week 
I love Dark Comedy and I love this!! From one Centus Newbie to another, Welcome!
That was sick and twisted! My fave kind of story! Great job this week!
Very amusing. And gross. You outdid yourself. Excellent work.
Can we say morbid? I love it!
Weighing the idea of going to Moe's House of Super-Fast-Liposuction… sounds a bit like Dr. Nick Riviera on the Simpsons.
Loved your story!
Ouch! I marvel at your ability to cram so much action and feeling into 100 little words!
Thanks……….cj
Nicely done! I want to know what happened next!
Is a comment still a comment if I just laugh during it? hahahahahahahahaha
This made me laugh out loud. Loved the reference to Krispy Kreme, although I wish I had waited until I'd eaten breakfast to read this
A tiny bit creepy, but fun creepy! I could definitely see this as a longer story, the zany antics of a soap opera star or something. Well done! Kat
Dear Lord … you so crazy … loved it!
Now that's an image stuck in my head for awhile
Good job Jenners!
Welcome to Centus! Glad you joined us – this was quite a post!
Ewwwww – severed hand!! Welcome to this compelling world!
gruesome. me like.
Very creepy indeed! Nicely written.
HA! Welcome to the wacky wonderful world of words. We know what you'll be doing on Saturday mornings now
Mwahahaha
Hi Jenners my friend…I sent you an email with new/old blog address…I know I know…I switched again..I am uch a pain in the a**…long story..it one of my original eblogspots…any..what a great mem this is…yours is so funny…damn Ive been away so long I almost forgot what to do…its been 2 months…I was just crazy busy..and now I have 2 in college starting september…and I needed to take on more work…WTF…anyway Im happy to be back…such good therapy for us bloggers..Ill follow u with new blog address..Have a great evening..!..Thanks for stopping by…I turned that into an art promotion blog…ya know I think I like blogger better..1
A little creepy and a little zaney all at once.
Best wishes,
Anna
Hysterical, yet I think it will be giving me nightmares!
Must stay awake. Must stay wake.
=)
Margaret
severed hands and krispy kreme
donuts! you had me in the palm
of your hand.
Well, I have thought about running over someone who made a weight gain comment once, but, thankfully, I didn't carry through! Who wants to see a severed hand? Yikes!
Glad you joined us!
Malisa
scary how dangerous KrispyKreme is!
That is kind of creepy but well done!
I say let your brain keep on dreaming, it's doing a great job. Very interesting. Where to next with your writing Ms Jenners?!?
what an ending, a bit disturbing but effective for the ending of the story
Disturbing! Crazy! Manic! And terribly well done, to boot! Glad you joined in and please don't be a stranger.
spit my coffee funny!
Wild but winsome…a dashing first time…
I agree with Sue, hilarious and creepy at the same time..good job, you're not a Saturday Centus virgin anymore, see ya next week.
Alarming isn't the word for it.
Love this.
Severed hand. My word!
OMG I can see why you and June are friends, ha. Kinda creepy but in a good way. I hope you keep joining us. I can't wait to see what you come up with next
You rocked it! Told ya you could do it!
Just think of the havoc you can wreak in 100 well-crafted words!
The world can be yours!
Hilarious and creepy, all at once.
Nice!
=)