PHOTO PROMPT- Copyright – Jan Wayne Fields
It’s him again. He wades into the sea. My breath quickens and longing heats my skin even though the water is cool. He’s watching me. I adjust my bikini top and lick my lips, tasting salt and desire.
He’s been here every day this week. I thrust out my chest, smile and beckon and as he swims towards me, I gently retreat, until the beach is a pinprick and we’re swallowed up by blue.
He’s here. I trail my fingers down his cheekbone, kiss his mouth softly and swish my tail as hard as I can. His face floods with confusion and fear. He’s beautiful. He’s mine.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 word story inspired by a photo prompt. Read the other entries here over at Rochelle’s blog – here.
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Mermaid are so dangerous.
Best avoided!
I love the anticipation in her and the sudden alarm in him when he realises his predicament. A great piece!
Thanks very much Edith.
Nicely done
Thanks Neil.
Really brought the emotions forward, Louise. Mermaids and Mermen might just exist after all.
Nice work this week!
Thanks. There’s more out there than we think!
Wow! What a great take on the prompt. Sirens have been the demise of men for centuries.
Thanks. I nearly called it siren song but thought that too obvious.
Nice! The lure of the mermaid is all but irresistible 🙂
She is indeed!
I hope they’ll be happy together, he’s paid a high enough price for it. Nice take.
I think she’ll be happy…
Mermaid erotica that’s a different take. Brilliantly done as usual.
I don’t often see the endings coming, but for some reason I saw this one. I agree with Mick that it’s different, yet there’s also something incredibly erotic about the idea of mermaids.
Thanks Drew. I think mermaids have their good points.
Oh nooo!
She skillfully reeled him in.
Tricky things – mermaids!
Wow. love the tables turned here.. that confusion and the lure of mermaids… I didn’t see it coming.
Neither did he! Thanks
Oh, those mermaids are dangerous. Love this lusty tale, Louise.
Thanks Amy!
Ooh, she’s a temptress! I love her anticipation followed by savouring her victory.
Thanks Clare.
it was just a dream he could wake up. that, he wanted to believe. 🙂
More like a nightmare! Thanks.
Dear Louise,
Fascinating take on the prompt. Mermaids can be treacherous I’ve heard. I’d still like to be one. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle – I think they have fun!
Delightfully creepy siren story.
Thanks!
bravo, fab twist 🙂
Thanks Helen.
I like stories where the expected is turned upside down. This is fabulous.
Thanks very much 😃
Terrific story. I love the little descriptive details – bikini, salt taste. And his surprise at the end – deftly twisted.
Thank you Margaret.
I love the imagery. I had to go back and laugh at the licking the lips line.
Thanks Dawn.
And so that is why men should stay away from mermaids. Great description that pulls us into the story, Louise. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks Suzanne!