IAIN KELLY

MAKING A MARK

‘It seems they broke in and found themselves indisposed.’

‘Indisposed?’

‘The toilet, Sir.’

‘And this is the best chance we have?’

‘Yes, Sir. No fingerprints, no footprints, no strands of hair. A professional job.’

‘Except they forgot to flush, eh? Not brought up right.’

‘No, Sir. We’ve extracted three pieces of loo roll. One is the perfect example.’

‘We can get DNA from it?’

‘And the marks are distinctive too. If we catch them and get them to go the toilet again, we could match the samples.’

‘Individual skidmarks. Hmm. Well, let’s get on with it then.’


Copyright Trish Nankivell

Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read stories of 100 words based on this weekโ€™s prompt, visitย HERE.

Also linking to Fandangoโ€™s One-Word Challenge for today:ย Example.


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87 responses to “MAKING A MARK”

  1. neilmacdon Avatar

    They seem to have got to the bottom of that case

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I sense a lot of puns coming in the comments this week! Thanks Neil

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Iain Kelly Avatar

        It’s okay, I’m a fan!

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  2. ceayr Avatar

    Eeeyeuch!
    What a load of kr*p!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It’s a dirty job, but someone did it!

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  3. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    I’m flushed from giggling. Skid marks? LOL ๐Ÿ˜€ Tanks for the fun.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      You’re welcome! Thanks Rochelle ๐Ÿ™‚

      Like

  4. abigfatcanofworms Avatar

    LOL! skID – I’m sure it’s a new company name! “skID – we’ll track you”. I’m sure there’s something in it.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, love that idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  5. Anita Avatar

    Professional job but with enough clues!
    nabbing them and matching samples will be something ๐Ÿ™‚

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Glad it’s not my job! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. trentpmcd Avatar

    Unless it’s an Austin Powers movie, something you don’t hear on the every day cop show…

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, no! Thanks Trent ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

      1. trentpmcd Avatar

        (and I refrained from making a bad pun ๐Ÿ˜‰ )

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  7. Dale Avatar

    That takes detectivism to a whole ‘nother level!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Their dedication is there for all to see! Thanks Dale, hope you’re well ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Dale Avatar

        I am, thank you. Just about to put the finishing touches on my FF ๐Ÿ™‚ Maybe this week I’ll link it (I didn’t last…)

        Liked by 1 person

  8. Tannille Avatar

    Skid marks are finally good for something… ๐Ÿ˜€

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Unless you don’t want to get caught of course! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  9. J Hardy Carroll Avatar

    That’s a shite job!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      …but someone’s got to do it!

      Liked by 1 person

  10. Danny James Avatar

    Pretty shit*** job I think.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I bet it’s not what he thought he would end up doing when he left police college! Thanks Danny

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  11. neeltheauthor- author of WHEN LIFE THROWS THOSE CURVE BALLS Avatar
    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Literally sometimes!

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  12. liz young Avatar

    I think I’d rather test for DNA!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      They need corroboration in court!

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  13. subroto Avatar

    Skid marks ๐Ÿ˜‚
    Maybe a stool pigeon might yield more information.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, very good ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Eugenia Parrish Author Avatar

    Don’t know whether to laugh reading the story or groan at the pun-derful replys. Which crime novel was it where they caught the burglar because he leaned his hand on the wall over the toilet while availing himself of the facilities? Perfect five prints and a palm. But this takes it to a new level ๐Ÿ˜€

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I must say I am enjoying the puns more than my story! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Like

  15. granonine Avatar

    Seems to me the crooks made a clean getaway ๐Ÿ™‚

    Sometimes I’m really, really glad I’m not a cop!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yes, excellent Linda! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  16. magickmermaid Avatar

    As all the good puns have already been expressed, all I can say is LOL!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, the comments have been a laugh this week ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  17. oldentimes Avatar

    It’s important to clean up!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you!

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  18. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    Sounds like a case for Hercule Poorot!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I think you’ve taken it to a new level Keith – I’m not sure it’s a higher one though! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Liked by 1 person

  19. Fandango Avatar

    The jobโ€™s not over until the paperwork is done.

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Excellent! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  20. joyroses13 Avatar

    LOL!! Oh gosh! I know 2 of my followers who would have so much fun with this story as they are very into PUNS! They have a hay day on my comment page, can make a pun out of anything.
    i have to hand it to you for creativity, but I am glad I am not the detective in this case. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Everyone loves a good pun! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Like

  21. Mason Bushell Avatar

    Haha! That was hilarious. I bet they’ll never do this one on CSI!! Great story, Iain!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I certainly haven’t seen that episode yet! Maybe they will find inspiration ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Mason Bushell Avatar

        I hope they do. You better get the well deserved accreditation too.

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  22. msjadeli Avatar

    You had me spitting out coffee on this one. Hilarious!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much (sorry about the coffee!)

      Liked by 1 person

      1. msjadeli Avatar

        You’re very welcome ๐Ÿ™‚

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  23. Dora Avatar

    I wonder if Hercule Poirot would have been up to this case! I think his little gray cells would have taken a bathroom break.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I can’t imagine Poirot involved in something so vulgar! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  24. pensitivity101 Avatar

    Softly, softly, eh Iain? Puppies are on the case. Fun take.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, I can’t confirm if it was Andrex branded or not!

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      1. pensitivity101 Avatar

        You get less sheets per roll with Andrex too. LOL

        Liked by 1 person

  25. relaxitsallwrite Avatar

    “Individual skidmarks” hahaha!!

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  26. relaxitsallwrite Avatar

    “Individual skidmarks” LOL!!

    Liked by 2 people

  27. theministryofshrawleywalks Avatar

    Revoltingly funny! Filthy man!!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Me or them? ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. plaridel Avatar

    i think there’s a way now to extract dna from human feces. i hope they are caught soon. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yuck, well, I suppose if it helps solve crimes…!

      Liked by 1 person

  29. draliman Avatar

    Urk! I bet that investigative technique is not covered in the police manual ๐Ÿ™‚

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      They’ll need to update it then! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Liked by 1 person

  30. OIKOSโ„ข-Editorial Avatar

    I love your irresistible writing, Iain! Thank you for sharing these laughter making gems. Michael

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Michael, glad it gave you a chuckle! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Like

  31. Nobbinmaug Avatar

    In the criminal justice system, fecally-based offenses are considered especially anus. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Fecal Victims Unit.

    I would not want that job.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Eugenia Parrish Author Avatar

      Lots of great puns here, but as far as I’m concerned, you win the prize! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Liked by 2 people

      1. Nobbinmaug Avatar

        I’ll take that prize. Thank you.

        Liked by 1 person

    2. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha – brilliant, and at the same time, have the puns gone too far! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  32. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    Don’t envy the detectives. Hope they”re able to flush “em out. Oh well, not so good with puns, but very creative story and comments! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      A fine effort ๐Ÿ™‚

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  33. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Ewwwwwwwww Iain!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It’s a dirty job, but… ๐Ÿ™‚

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  34. Inside the Mind of Isadora Avatar

    You gotta do what ya gotta do …. ewwww!!!
    Be Safe ๐Ÿ˜ท โ€ฆ Isadora ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Isadora, hope you’re safe and well.

      Liked by 1 person

  35. Sarah Potter Writes Avatar

    I guess you could piece together quite a lot of info from skid marks and used toilet paper. I can just hear the forensic findingss read out in court by someone with a stentorian voice. An interesting take on the prompt, Ian. It got me thinking about the basic, sometimes gross everyday things that can be used in evidence to secure a conviction.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Sarah, although I’d rather not think about them! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  36. michaelwynnauthor Avatar

    Yuk, Iain and yuk again. Each skid mark individual to the perpetrator. I worried mine was too defecation based. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      There’s a few ‘dirty’ stories this week! Thanks Michael

      Liked by 1 person

  37. Woman walking Max Avatar

    Niceley done — groogh. I had a sinking feeling from the start of the story that it would end where it did end !

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It always descends to toilet humour in the end! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  38. michael Avatar

    I guess that someone has to do the job,

    Liked by 2 people

  39. ahtdoucette Avatar

    Disgusted and yet intrigued. Is my emotional state at this moment. Also more than a touch of amusement.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Glad it made you laugh ๐Ÿ™‚

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