BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

‘She’s at it again.’

‘You’re going to get yourself in trouble. Get away from the window.’

‘She can’t see us. If she could she would draw her curtains.’

‘Who is it this time?’

‘Another man. Don’t recognise him, must be a new client.’

‘At least it isn’t a woman. The things she does with them.’

‘She’s bringing the tone of the neighbourhood right down.’

‘Let me see. Dear me, that is disgraceful.’

‘To think he’s actually paying to have that done to him. It’s like a form of punishment.’

‘You have to assume he asked for it.’

‘Honestly, what man would ask for a dyed pink mullet cut?’

‘I guess we’re just not up with modern fashion.’

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.

I had my first signing event for All We Cannot Leave Behind at my local Waterstones store in East Kilbride at the weekend, and I was delighted with the turn out. A few books sold and lots of lovely feedback from readers. Something to make all the hard work worthwhile! And a little bit of local press coverage as well.

All We Cannot Leave Behind is available to order in paperback and ebook from all good booksellers. The State Trilogy and The Barra Boy are also still available.

47 responses to “BEHIND CLOSED DOORS”

  1. Dear Iain,

    Hilarious misdirect. There are fashion statements and then…:D

    Congratulations on what looks like a very successful book launch.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Thanks Rochelle. The book launch was a very rewarding day.

      As a bald man, I can say that one of the benefits is never having to worry about committing a hairstyle faux pas! 🙂

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  2. A nice bathetic twist there Iain. And congratulations on the book signing

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  3. Great misdirection. Well done

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  4. I’ll pass on the pink mullet myself. 😉

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    1. Unfortunately I’m passed the age to be able to grow one!

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  5. Hahaha! You got us all thinking wild things. Well done on the book signing. Wishing you lots of sales and satisfied readers.

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  6. 😀 Hilarious! Congratulations on the book launch!

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    1. Thank you, glad you got a laugh 😂

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  7. So happy for you, Iain! The book launch looks very successful! Can I say I “knew you” before you were famous?

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    1. Ha! I don’t think we’re there yet, but if I ever reach that stage you can indeed! 😂

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  8. Oh, I enjoyed that so much, Iain. What a hoot!

    ~ Nancy

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    1. Thanks so much Nancy, glad it gave you a laugh 🙂

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      1. You’re most welcome …. and it sure did!

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  9. Brilliant Iain, I was thinking of having one myself, but now I’m not so sure!

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    1. If anyone could pull off the look Keith, it’s you!

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    Michael Humphris

    That will teach me,🙂

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  11. Hahaha 🙂 You had us thinking different things, Wicked! Congrats on the book publishing and all the very best for its success.

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  12. Oh how I wish I had hair again! You made me want to move into that neighborhood with a good pair of binoculars, but I guess I can settle for a haircut. Thanks for the morning smile 🙂

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    1. You’re most welcome Michael, glad you enjoyed.

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  13. i didn’t expect the story would end that way. brilliant misdirection. 🙂

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  14. Yes, indeed, that was a twist.

    Congratulations on the book signing.

    Your look very happy, as you should be.

    I’m in awe of your success.

    Isadora 😎

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    1. Thank you, no need to be in awe at all!

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  15. That was brilliant! I was thinking, the filthy woman. But you pulled the master hairdressing stroke at the last minute! As soon as I started reading I was looking forward to the punchline!!

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    1. Thank you, glad it didn’t disappoint

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  16. Oh my goodness, that was a great misdirection. I laughed! Congratulation on the book signing event. That’s great!

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    1. Thank you Brenda, glad I managed to give you a laugh!

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  17. Great twist at the end. I loved it.

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  18. Iain you had my imagination going wild with what they were doing. 

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  19. You had me going there for a minute, but that last line is a killer! Nicely done!

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      1. You’re welcome 😊

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  20. Hahaha great twist. I thought that was leading in a totally different direction. Well done

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    1. Glad I managed to keep you guessing 🙂

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  21. well! well! well! you did end it well

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  22. Oh dear, nobody judges like they judge fashion. What’s she doing to the women’s hair that’s worse than the mullet though!?!?!

    Jen

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  23. Well, there is no accounting for tastes.

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  24. You had me there.

    Congratulations on the book launch. May it sell volumes.

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    1. Thanks Patrick, small sales so far, but fingers crossed for this one, the reviews are good so far!

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