‘I need to hear whatever is said at that summit. I don’t care how you manage it!’
Field Agent Malone was tasked with delivering the American President’s command.
Now he sat in an office in Seoul, while 50 kilometres north, on the 38th Parallel, the leaders of North and South Korea prepared to meet.
As President Moon extended his hand, Supreme leader Kim Jung-un reciprocated.
In Washington D.C., C.I.A. Director Franks hissed into the comms unit,ย ‘We’re not getting anything, Malone.’ The President glared at Franks across the situation room. ‘There’s no signal!’
Malone’s voice replied, ‘Attempting to boost the signal now, Sir. Standby.’
Kim Jung-un took his seat in the conference room. In front of him sat his carton of fresh milk, served at exactly 40ยฐF. In the expectant quiet before the first dialogue, a small whirring noise was heard.
With a pop, a small antenna emerged from the milk carton. After a moment of astonished silence the room erupted. Accusations flew between the two sides.
‘Are you hearing anything now, Sir?’ Malone asked Washington.

Written as part of Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers. The challenge is to write a flash fiction story or poem in aroundย 150 โ 175 words, based on the weekly photo prompt. Thanks as always to the challenge host Priceless Joy. For more information visitย HERE.
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33 responses to “SEMI-SKIMMED DIPLOMACY”
Great stuff Iain!
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Thanks Di, glad you liked it!
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LOL Can you hear me now?
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Thanks Janet ๐
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Love it! Thanks for the laugh.
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You’re welcome, thank you for laughing! ๐
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It was good to imagine Kim Jong Un in the center of chaos, not created by him ๐
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Maybe he was disappointed he hadn’t thought of the idea first! ๐
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Wow! A complete political battle involving nations. A good short fiction, Iain.
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Thank you Rohan
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That certainly let the proverbial cat out of the bag. However, given that both leaders were Korean, wouldn’t they have bowed instead of shaken hands?
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Nope, shaking hands was the order of the day at the border: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BRuCYcXKJs
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My bad.
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Great story, Iain! It had me laughing! The last line was perfect.
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Thank you, sometimes, you just have to laugh ๐
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Hahaha! At first I thought it was a way for S Korea to spy on N Korea and then I realized it was the comm equipment for Washington! LOL! I can imagine how mad that made Kim Jung-un! hahaha! Great story, Iain!
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Thanks PJ. I think all these leaders are as bad as each other, all trying to make each other mad!!
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Hahaha! I think you are right, Iain!
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Ha ha ha, looks like the Johnny English sequel has inspired you ๐
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Thank you, have to say I’m not a huge fan of Johnny English so will be avoiding the new film! But this could fit into it, you are right!
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Not a very covert op, is it? Antenna emerging from milk carton!
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They may have to take their gadget back tot he drawing board.
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Amazed how u tactfully brought a political scenario in this prompt..
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Thank you ๐
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Iain, are you interested in running this challenge? I am having some health problems and need to break away from it for awhile. If you are interested, I would continue paying for InLinkz, and if you would like, I can continue sending out the challenges each week. I just won’t be reading the stories, you will (if you take it). Please let me know! Thank you.
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Thanks for thinking of me PJ. I want to be honest though and say I couldn’t guarantee being able to make the commitment with work, children and all the usual things going on in life etc… I couldn’t fully commit to running a challenge. I really hope your health improves, sorry to hear you are having problems and wish you a healthy recovery. Apologies, and hope you find someone who can help out with the challenge. Best Wishes, Iain
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Thanks Iain, I understand. You were the first person I thought of.
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Thank you for thinking of me, I hope you can find someone to help out, and more importantly that your health recovers.
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Thank you so much Iain, I appreciate your well wishes!
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Hahahaha! XD
Oh man! I love a bumbling spy story! ๐
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๐ Thank you
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Most welcome! ๐
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