IAIN KELLY

KITSCH

Can a person be kitsch?

He’s sweet, but he wears trouser braces with a garish shirt and hat and brightly coloured cords.

I give him a chance, but then he invites me back to his and I see the living room…

1970s mustard-orange decor and chintzy lamps, and I’m out.

‘I’ll be off,’ I say.

‘Not yet,’ he says.

Even the knife has a an ornate china handle. Yuck.


Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted byย SammiScribbles. This weekโ€™s prompt was: Kitsch. Click on the link to read more stories by other writers.


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21 responses to “KITSCH”

  1. jenne49 Avatar
    jenne49

    You made me reach for my sunglasses! And the knife… I can hear the ominous music.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Just the response I was hoping for. Thanks Jenne – and so nice to find a fellow Glasgow-based writer!

      Like

  2. Paula Light Avatar
    Paula Light

    Nicely done

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much Paula

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  3. Susan St.Pierre Avatar

    Ha! The clashing of tastes can sort things out quickly.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      IT can make or break a relationship in quick time! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. magickmermaid Avatar

    Great unexpected twist!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    Not exactly the ending I was expecting! Nice one Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Glad I can still spring the odd surprise! Thanks Keith

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  6. Liz H Avatar

    When you don’t pick up on the first red flags….๐Ÿฅบ
    Mwahahaha!! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yeah, the braces should’ve been enough to warn her!

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  7. Dora Avatar

    Lol. Almost makes you wish you could bring your own non-kitschy murder weapon! Well, maybe not.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Ha, she should have brought something for self-defence for sure!

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  8. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    It would be terrible to be murdered with a kitschy knife. I’ll bet the guy’s kitchen appliances are avocado green, too. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I had avocado green in there but had to lose it for the word count! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. rochellewisoff Avatar

        See? LOL. ๐Ÿ˜€

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  9. ceayr Avatar

    Death by kitsch, the ultimate horror!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Going out in (a lack of) style!

      Like

  10. Emine L.A. Beasley Avatar

    Wow love how this twists. So good!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

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