Displaced– Alastair’s Photo Fiction
Alastair is both a writer and a photographer. The idea of Alastair’s Photo Fiction is that a photo that he has taken is used as a prompt for flash fiction – a short story – or poem of around 150 words.
Michael O’Grougan was last week the Lord of O’Grougan Manor.
His family had been displaced by the American invasion.
He was a determined man and he knew he would never have balance in his life until his honour was restored.
His men gathered around him, armed to the teeth with protest signs.
‘Men,’ he said, ‘Men of the O’Grougan tribe, I have anguished about this day. We must stand as one. We must protect our good name.
The O’Grougans have been Lords of O’Grougan Manor since the word dot. If not then, then shortly afterwards.’
O’Grougan had the gift of the gab. He used to be good at whipping up support.
Suddenly all hell broke loose. His men ran off towards the castle.
‘What, what,’ stammered O’Grougan.
‘The K-Mart is opening you stupid idjget.’
‘Oh.’ said O’Grougan, looking forlornly at the K-Mart flag being raised above his castle.
Morpethroad 
It is difficult to fight this consumer society, isn’t it? You’ve got to be sorry for Michael O’Grougan; his is a lost cause. A funny story!
Haha I love that 😀
Made me laugh out loud 😀
Thank you Alastair I notice that not just you gets spammed. I am learning to keep an eye on the spam because other bloggers are ending up there. Glad you enjoyed my story.
The “Happiness Engineers” are looking into it at the moment.
Funny enough, the next town over, they kicked a supermarket out for a K-Mart lol
I didn’t know that. Weird sometimes how things can be coincidental
It is. 🙂
I read this off my phone before calling it a night and I laughed out loud! The Lord of The Manor’s pride & joy -his castle succumbed to the K Mart flag. What a brilliant ending – thank you – enjoyed.
Glad you had a laugh. Thanks for reading.
Hmmm. I can imagine Starbucks taking over the Tate.
Thanks for your comment MissK. Almost obscene what could happen isn’t it.
A K-Mart Castle. I would rush to check it out too.
Really Lewis? Hmmm….almost desecration I would think. Thanks for your comment.
A great take on the prompt – many historical buildings are in ruins maybe this is the future….
Thank you for your comment. Greatly appreciate it.
really humorous. Thanks for the laugh:)
Thank you for your generous comment.
Watch out for the American invasion — really neat that you tied this to K-Mart raising its flag at the castle. A fun story!
Thanks for your comment Zooky I appreciate it.