This week’s photo prompt is provided by Uday, with the blog, Udayology.
Uncle Henry’s Photo Centre was a mafia front. A place where large sums of money were squirreled away and laundered.
Henry was a kingpin. He stood over people because when you are six feet seven you just do.
He ran a tight business and even on occasion took the odd photograph himself. To the untrained it looked like any other photo centre. It was the doors that suggested something unusual about the centre. What appeared wooden were in fact lead lined plutonium enriched titanium doors, bullet proof and idiot proof.
Uncle Henry had a thing about idiots. He’d say “I’m surrounded by idiots, where are all the smart people.”
This usually happened when one of his less intelligent henchmen brought in the washing. Henry would look at the basket of soggy notes then at the guy holding it.
He’d shake his head and send the hapless guy to his office where he would enlighten him in the finer points of money laundering.
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/fffaw-week-of-3-22-2016/
Morpethroad 
Vicious man Uncle Henry. And I’m sure he appeared imposing enough due to his height, never mind his manner. Great story Michael.
Thank you Mandi
My favorite line, “He stood over people because when you are six feet seven you just do” 😀 When I was a kid I always thought money laundering was the same as the “less-intelligent henchman.” Fun read, Michael 🙂
Hello Scout thanks for your comment and for visiting my humble blog….I shall have to go and check you out…..
OOhhh! A seemingly friendly facade of an evil work! Nice one, Michael!
Thank you Rose lovely you could stop by.
Of course! 😀 I am giving some time to read stories worth reading. 😀 Like this! 🙂
I really love where your mind went with this.
A great fun story.
Thank you so much you are very kind….
Very entertaining! Liked “He stood over people because when you are six feet seven you just do.” chuckles.
Thanks Graham glad you got a chuckle
I almost wish he had towered over people but he was short! I wonder what kind of punishment would be given to the less intelligent henchmen who had just laundered the money… Great entertaining story!
Thanks Angie, that is a good idea too…..hmmm….maybe next time….like the short man who was shorter when he sat down….
Exudes a true criminal. Such a lovely story. Great work! Thank you.
Thanks Matthew appreciate you stopping by.
What appeared wooden were in fact lead lined plutonium enriched titanium doors, bullet proof and idiot proof.
This is such an awesome line! I’m still laughing.
Great little piece here …. although, truth be told, money does get washed …. actually laundered in some way and thrown in a dryer …. but that’s if it’s counterfeit …. not as the “idiot” henchman … sorry, I ‘m laughing too hard ….. I can see …. a dripping basket full of money … and a blank look …. of hell …..you know …. dead brilliant Michael XD
Thank you Pat, your laughter makes my day…..
Hahahaha! I love the fact that the idiot henchmen actually “laundered” money like one would their washing. I think Uncle Henry is a patient man since he would pull them aside and enlighten him on the “finer points of money laundering.” Great story, Michael! It really tickled me.
Thank you Joy only to happy to tickle you, you giggler you….
Hahaha! Yes, I guess I am! LOL!
Ha ha, good one! Although I’m not sure this guy is ready for the finer points of money laundering. Looks like Uncle Henry will have to go back and start with step one!
I think so too Joy. Thanks so much for stopping by.
That’s a great take on the prompt. I can picture “Uncle Henry” really well.
Entertaining take on the prompt Michael. I loved the bit about the lined plutonium door… How imaginative!
A very fun story, Michael! I used to think the same thing about money laundering! I wouldn’t want to be the idiot henchmen being ‘enlightened’ by Uncle Henry. 🙂
One imagines his view of ‘enlightenment’ may not be what we might expect….thanks for stopping by Louise…
This is very clever. Isn’t it interesting how the look of some buildings brings about stories that just fit them!! A great read.
Thanks Sam, best wishes for the Easter break.
Hope you get the chance to enjoy it to. We are painting the downstairs for the new carpet. Exciting stuff lol.
Well that will keep u busy. Worth it I am sure.
Hahaha! I don’t use the word dumb to describe people usually but that guy was dumb! Delightful read!
Thank you so much, have a happy Easter…
I am sure the lesson was learned most masterfully. Enjoyed.
One hopes it was painless Roger..
Uncle Henry is a true gangster. What an innocent cover for nefarious business.
What a great read – so many funny parts. You paint the entire scene of the Photo Centre so well, from Uncle Henry’s imposing stance and those amazing doors to the basket of soggy notes! What a great place to disguise such a gangster-run business. 🙂