Image: Louise at ‘The Storyteller’s Abode’.
We had a lovely time at the seaside. Mum and dad, little brother Will and older sister Sarah.
Mum and dad had packed a picnic.
My brother, sister and I went to the water’s edge. Dipping in our toes we squealed at how cold it was.
Around us, seagulls flew here and there, forever savaging leftovers or chips thrown to them by other seaside goers. There were boats on the water bobbing about as boats do, all under a sun that sparkled on the water. Mum called to us to put on our sunscreen as we had the sort of complexions the sun loved to cook.
As we stood before mum, patiently having the screen applied, we noticed mum’s eyes grow wider. We turned as the grey shadow in the water came close to the shore, grabbed a boy in the shallows and disappeared into the depths.
Everyone was numbed by the event. As if nothing had happened the water returned to its peaceful self.
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/fffaw-challenge-week-of-may-23-2017/
Morpethroad 
And that is why I don’t do the beach 😮
And you live far enough inland not to be tempted..lol
Yep 🙂
Lol
The end was shocking 😱
Yes I understand but sadly it happens
You never know what might be lurking beneath the waves, ready to strike. A shocking ending, Michael. Nicely done.
Thanks Louise great image to play with.
One never knows what lurks in the calm looking waters. Nevertheless I live the sea and it’s smell.
A very different take on the prompt.
Thank you for reading 😁
I like the way you told this frightening tale. That is exactly how life happens. Well done.
Sands of Time
Annie at ~McGuffy’s Reader~
Thanks Annie, happy you could stop by.
Wow! They must have been stupendously shocked. Well told.