IAIN KELLY

COMPULSION

I didn’t want to be sitting here. I want to be over there, where she is, inside that room with her.

Instead, I’m staring through binoculars, trying to catch a glimpse of her, a tantalising tease that will satiate my desire for another night.

People will judge me, call me names – a freak, a pervert. Let them. They don’t know what it’s like to have such a compulsion, an obsession, and to be denied it.

A light flickers in the garage as the door slides up. I see her. I catch my glimpse.

One day, that Lamborghini will be mine.

Copyright Roger Bultot

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 more stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.

Had the pleasure of an author event at my local library last week, talking about ‘The Barra Boy’ and my writing. Libraries are such a vital lifeline to many, young and old, and need to be protected and supported.

‘The State Trilogy’ and ‘The Barra Boy’ available now.

60 responses to “COMPULSION”

  1. Sadje Avatar

    Haha! Good ending

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you 🙂

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re welcome

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  2. neilmacdon Avatar

    Nice twist, Iain

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
  3. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    Nice misdirect. This made me smile. Love the pictures from the library. The Barra Boy is an enjoyable read.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Rochelle. My wee book has gone a lot further than I ever imagined 🙂

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  4. Tannille Avatar

    Haha. I did not see that coming.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you 🙂

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  5. Bear Avatar

    Nice twist with that last line. Great story, too.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you 🙂

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  6. Sandra Avatar

    I think by the time most of us can afford a Lamborghini, we’ll probably not be able to manoeuvre ourselves into one. Nicely done.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford one, plus not very practical for the streets of Glasgow!

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  7. James Avatar

    Nice spin.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks James

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  8. notestowomen Avatar

    Neat twist, Iain.

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  9. Liz H Avatar

    I see what you did there!
    (Lowers binocs, blows an errant eyelash off the lens)

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  10. trentpmcd Avatar

    lol. Does his crush ever leave her garage so he can get a closer look as she drives by?

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It’s when he decides to break in to the garage that things will go really wrong for him.

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  11. msjadeli Avatar

    Oh what a teaser! I’d like to be mad about the twist, but instead I’m laughing. Good one, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I’m glad it’s laughter 🙂

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  12. Dawn Minott Avatar

    Teehee 🤭 good one.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Dawn 🙂

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  13. magickmermaid Avatar

    😀 Great ending!

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  14. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar

    What a delightful surprise at the end. Thank you

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you 🙂

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  15. pensitivity101 Avatar
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  16. CGraith Avatar
    CGraith

    Love the twist!! A beautiful car is truly a beauty to behold.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      They are strangely attractive for a mass of inanimate material…

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  17. dom turnor Avatar

    One day… put it on the list with speedboat, house in the sun, Rolex watch etc…

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yeah, it’s a long list! 🙂

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  18. David Stewart Avatar

    Gotta admit, you got me. I love the twist. I think if I had a Lambo across from my house I’d be always trying to get a glimpse of it too. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Glad I managed a little surprise 🙂

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  19. trishsplace Avatar

    Tense, thriling, funny – as usual. Good work.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Trish 🙂

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  20. Liz Young Avatar

    Neat twist – and congrats on your library evening.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you Liz 🙂

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  21. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    Lamborghini? Are you sure? Okay, I believe you!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It’s not a euphemism…

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  22. Danny James Avatar

    Ah, to dream. The impossible dream.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Maybe one day… even if it’s just ‘borrowing’ it for a spin.

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  23. Nobbinmaug Avatar

    Great twist.

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  24. plaridel Avatar

    oh, what a twist. you caught me off guard. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks! 😉

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  25. britcanwrites Avatar

    Haha. Nice one!

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  26. athling2001 Avatar

    Great twist for the end. Well done.

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  27. poetisatinta Avatar

    😄I was not expecting that ending – well done 😅

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  28. Yolanda Renee Avatar

    Love the twist! I empathize! LOL

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  29. The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar

    Ha! I wasn’t expecting that! Very funny!

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