Many thanks to Rochelle @ Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple for herding us through Friday Fictioneers, even while on a vacation visit. The challenge is to write a story based upon a photo prompt, today by Jean L. Hays.
With fewer than 101 words we are challenged to contrive a beginning, middle, and an end.
Title: Whisperer Bay
Genre: Animal Fiction (Allegory)
Word count: 100
I rowed my skiff into the bay and leaned against the seat to vegetate under the stars.
There was a nearby splash. Something bumped the boat. Then again.
Then a voice. “Relax. Don’t talk. Just make sounds.”
I could barely see the head of a dolphin looking at me.
I spoke. “You can talk?”
Again, “Don’t talk. Make sounds. I don’t understand speech. I cannot talk.”
I thought, I must be dreaming.
“No. Some humans understand echolocation sounds. You do.”
I thought, I understand you and you me.
“Come back this time tomorrow. Plan to stay longer. I’ll explain then.”
Relaxed attention sees both ways and perceives concealed secrets.
Mind mental gaps.
Our Literary Journey 
DON’T DO IT!!! IT’S A TRAP!!! The Dolphins are Eeeeevil!!! In league with the “deep ones” and other preternatural enemies of man!!! (GRIN)
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Too late 🙂
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sounds like date. 🙂
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Will he return, or swim for the hills!
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Oooh… Tell us more! He has to return…
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Indeed. 🙂
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🙂
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The Dolphin Whisperer of Whisperer Bay! It has the feel of a New England Bay and Stephen King lives nearby 😉
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Good call. I was thinking of Choctawhatcheee Bay, FL since I’ve boated there and dolphins are a common sight. 🙂
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Awesome! I hope there will be another chapter to your story.
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Thank you.
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Loved this. When I was a child stories like this had me spellbound by their fantastic possibilities. And there’s still a little bit of me… 🙂
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Thanks. I’m pleased that you liked it, Sandra.
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If only we could communicate with Dolphins, at times we fail to communicate with ourselves.
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Oh, excellent point about self, James. That would be a great theme for the rest of the story.
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Will he, won’t he? I don’t think I would … but then again … !
Here’s mine!
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I don’t know. It would certainly be a nice theme to build upon. Thanks, Keith.
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Dear Bill,
You left me treading water. Intriguing and atmospheric. I want to hear more of this conversation.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Glad you were intrigued, Rochelle.
Perhaps I should go back and see what the dolphin has to say.
Peace,
Bill
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Fabulous – can’t wait to read more…love those dolphins!
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Thank you.
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Mysterious and intriguing story! I too am curious what the dolphin has to say😊
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Thank you, Sue. Maybe I should go back. 🙂
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Oh definitely! I see a Short story, King style, in this one😉
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How thrilling – I want to know what happens! (I’d love to have that experience.)
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Glad you liked it, Susan.
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What an awesome tale. I’d love to know what dolphins are laughing about all the time.
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Thank you. I will let you know when I find out.
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Hey, you can’t leave it there, I wanna know what happens!
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Good. And thank you for saying so. 🙂
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Love this. So that’s who I’ve been talking to in my head all this time.
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Ya think? Maybe so.
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The “Mental Health” tag makes me think not all is as it seems. The optimist in me hopes it’s real. I really want it to be a dolphin cult, and your protagonist is a sacrifice to Neptune or Cthulhu.
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yes indeed. Just because I hear voices does not mean that no one is talking. 🙂
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Fascinating story, and especially the final sentences. Well done.
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Thanks for saying so. 😃
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Ooooo intriguing!
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Thanks, Laurie.
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