Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt:
The warning signs had been clear enough, yet still, Randolph plodded on.
It wasn’t fair that his twin Rudolph had been picked from obscurity, just because of that stonking great red conk of his!
Honestly, you’d think he was something special!
Their mother had been quick to save all the Christmas cards that were sent showing that rotund fellow in red, sat on his sleigh, with the group of reindeer pulling him along, and Rudolph leading the way.
She all but forgot about poor Randolph.
He decided to leave home. Not knowing where to go, he just followed his heart.
In the distance, a large, yet sombre castle came into view.
It’s a shame he couldn’t read.
Or that he was too lost in his own sorry thoughts to see the large board displaying three deer skulls, complete with horns.
…
Igor the Targeter surveyed his grounds.
It had been a while since he’d had to train his eye and protect his precious lawns from those pesky animals. They were constantly nibbling at his grass and finely trimmed hedges.
That sign had been a perfect deterrent.
Or so he thought…
Don Royster
Oct 09, 2017 @ 03:42:23
This is how Randy always felt.
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Ritu
Oct 09, 2017 @ 06:59:03
Lol Poor Randy!!!
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Nisthur Anadi
Oct 01, 2017 @ 11:45:40
You are so consistent and beautiful with words.
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Ritu
Oct 01, 2017 @ 11:49:56
Thank you
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Nisthur Anadi
Oct 01, 2017 @ 11:50:22
Pleasure is all mime Ritu !😊
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AJ.Dixon
Sep 29, 2017 @ 23:55:23
This is a fun little story 😊
Poor Randolph. He really had no eye-deer!
…sorry. I’ll leave quietly.
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Ritu
Sep 30, 2017 @ 07:35:59
Lol !it just had to be done!
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Erika Kind
Sep 29, 2017 @ 20:33:21
Oh, looks like Randolph not only chose the wrong family…
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 20:51:32
Wrong choices sis!
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Erika Kind
Sep 29, 2017 @ 20:52:08
Obviously!!
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Annette Rochelle Aben
Sep 29, 2017 @ 17:58:54
Randy was a dandy… this left me shaking my head for deer everywhere
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 18:35:20
Poor deer!!!
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robbiesinspiration
Sep 29, 2017 @ 17:05:50
Oh dear, looks like he may be put out of his misery sooner than he expected.
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 17:54:32
See what happens when you don’t look…
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Frank Hubeny
Sep 29, 2017 @ 16:47:28
Interesting seeing that as a warning sign to animals who might be trespassing on the lawn. Nice description of Randolph jealous of Rudolph.
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 17:54:13
Thanks Frank. I’m afraid my tired teacher brain comes up with some strange stuff!
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syl65
Sep 29, 2017 @ 02:13:51
Poor, Randolph…no reindeer games for him either!
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 06:54:48
I know, poor Randolph!
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syl65
Sep 29, 2017 @ 13:56:16
🦌❤️
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Michael
Sep 29, 2017 @ 01:38:11
Very clever ritu..well done….gave me a giggle.
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 06:54:34
Lol Thanks Michael!
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OIKOS™-Redaktion
Sep 29, 2017 @ 00:52:15
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Sep 29, 2017 @ 00:00:45
Who will write a song for dear Randolph? Surely he deserves one. 😉 Great story, Ritu!
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 06:54:20
May need to try Tonya lol! Thank you!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Sep 29, 2017 @ 14:49:52
🙂
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willowdot21
Sep 28, 2017 @ 23:29:53
Great post Sis, poor old Randolph you have to feel sorry for him 🌹
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 06:54:00
I know… What will happen to him? Or will he become Igor’s evil equivelent of Rudolph?!
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willowdot21
Sep 29, 2017 @ 07:15:25
Now there is a brilliant thought!! Love it Sis. 💜💜
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Ritu
Sep 29, 2017 @ 07:20:05
😀
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dornahainds
Sep 28, 2017 @ 21:42:01
Aye! Poor Randolph. 🥀🥀🥀 another Excellent short story, though.
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Ritu
Sep 28, 2017 @ 21:56:57
Thank you Dorna!
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Sue Vincent
Sep 28, 2017 @ 21:36:12
Oh dear… (sorry!) poor Randolph… 😀
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Ritu
Sep 28, 2017 @ 21:56:42
😆 lol very apt!
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mihrank
Sep 28, 2017 @ 21:08:16
you have such creative method – wow
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Ritu
Sep 28, 2017 @ 21:11:10
Why thank you Mihran!
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