CheckMate
A Crow And An Eagle
October 29, 20181 Nov 2018 #TellTaleThursday
October 31, 2018
PHOTO PROMPT © Jeff Arnold
As I sprawled on a deck chair under a parasol, taking in the sun, a ten-year-old came running to me “up for a challenge?”, he squeaked.
The chessboard was set. He played his move, a pawn forward. My knight moved next. The game went on for about twenty minutes. I kept capturing his pawns and rooks. Taking a sip of my beer, I exclaimed: “check!” He played his move. With a smirk, I tried to move my queen ahead. Suddenly I felt, my entire body was on fire. I jumped off the chair and dived into the pool.
He hissed in a whisper “CheckMate!”
This story is written for Friday Fictioneer hosted by Rochelle.
42 Comments
A ten year old with some serious chess skills – and perhaps some other more sinister talents.
lot of sinister takes this week. btw, was she literally on fire?
No, not literally. But she felt she was.. like a nightmare feels almost real
Some kids just can’t stand losing. 🙂 Good one.
True that! Thank you, Sandra
Dear Priya,
That’s one hot game of chess. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Enjoyed the prompt. Thank you, Rochelle, for hosting FF. You Rock!
Ooh, horrible, wicked child! Great read, Priya.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Thank you, Susan. Loved the prompt. Writing a story was easy.
A flash with a splash, I enjoyed it.
Thank you, Michael. I’m glad. Please drop your website link
Cheating at chess, what is the world coming to?
Cool tale.
Haha.. looks like.
Thanks so much, Ceayr. I appreciate.
Ouch… sometimes the dormant villain wakes at the tender age of ten.
Yup. Downright evil. Thank you
Not your average chess game… to be expected on this scary day…
Not at all. She was sunbathing and enjoying her holiday. this is the last thing she expected. thanks, Dale
What kind of a trick is this! Sounds like an urchin hoping to steal her wallet!
Nah! he is way more sinister. Thanks for reading and commenting
Not the vacation he was expecting. He certainly didn’t think he would be burned by a 10-year old. Nicely done.
Yup, not a vacation anyone would dream about.
Thank you, Jo
Evil little booger. Great story 🙂
you are right, one hell of a booger he is. I’m glad you liked it, Linda. thank you
Was actual part of the game was to make you jump into the pool? That was the actual game, wasn’t it?
For the kid, maybe. Probably he was testing what all he was capable of.
Thank you, Abhijit.
Beware 10-year-old chess players!
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Yup. That I advise I’m going to follow;) . Thank you, Keith
Sore loser! spoilt evil little ten year old will one day might his match.
Yup. One day.. Thank you for stopping by.
Never knew Damian went on a cruise.
Neither did I. Thank you for reading and commenting 🙂
Someone wrote “Give me the child at seven and I will show you the man”. I think we have trouble ahead here. Great story, Priya.
Yup, I guess you are right. Thank you, Jilly. I’m glad you liked it.
Part 2 of this story would be interesting! Great job.
Never thought about it. Thank you for the idea. May write the next part. Thank you, Lisa
I enjoyed your sinsiter tale. Did he put something in the beer? =)
The kid had dark powers.
I am glad you enjoyed the tale. Thank you, Brenda
That kid has a few burning issues. That will teach her to play chess with Devil’s spawn.
I like your play of words. Thank you Subroto.
Wow I wouldn’t want to meet this kid on holiday. Very sinister take
Thank you for reading and commenting
Thank you for reading and commenting