The Flip-Flop Heist
A Story Every Day in 2024 Sept 4th 248/366 and an entry to Raymond Taylor's Informal "Where Have All The Tea Leaves Gone?" Microfiction Challenge
"I dare you," Chris whispered.
No going back now.
Rory inched his way across the garden like a ninja on a lava field wearing slippers, such was his stealth, agility and quietness.
His quarry lay, snoring in the sun. The prize, a flip-flop, hanging half off the foot of the unsuspecting snoozer.
A trip to the newsagents for a Sherbet Dip was in the offing but it would be touch-and-go if Rory could, literally, pull it off.
Like a pincer, he extended his hand and pulled.
A snort startled him and Chris hissed, "Come on!"
Rory gulped, went in again, little finger hooked and gently, so gently, he lifted it. They were hideous feet. The hard, scaly grey of dried skin distorted the toes and the nails were painted haphazardly, like it had been done with a catapult.
They were knobbly and nasty.
Suddenly, there was a thrum as next door started their mower. Jumping, the spell of the feet broken, Rory pulled, the flip-flop came free and he ran, ran, ran back to Chris to the shouts of "Oy! What are you doing?" from his surprised victim.
"Bloody kids! Come back here! Gimme back my flip-flop, you sods!"
But they didn't as they had a date with a Sherbet Dip.
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How dare they!? I take my rubber thongs seriously… life would be so much less without them 🥲.
Such a fantastic adventure and an original idea for a thief. Enjoyed this immensely. Thanks for joining in and for your support for the challenge
Delightful!
Love this Rachel!! Although, this one did leave me wondering how anyone can develop a foot fetish... just after your vivid description of that man's gross foot! 😅
Ha! I could imagine me and my mates doing this when we were kids! Excellent! Good luck in the challenge.
That was a funny little story, Rachel. I think Raymond will be pleased with how much meaning you've packed into such a short story.
Haha! This inspired a good laugh!
Great prank! I agree with Cindy....where do these masteries come from?
A lot of fun, good job!
Oh, the creative stories you weave. Who would have ever thought (but you) to spin a tale of thievery based upon a flip flop? Haha....delightful.
From toe cheese to sherbert. Quite the improvement. LOL'd
Haha. Cheeky little buggers.
Pure, sugar’d brilliance! Well done, Rachel!
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Hahahahahaha this made me laugh. Loved your story!