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Summary

The undefined website features a flash fiction piece titled "Fish, Beer, and Nudes," which explores a secretive, mythological world within an old sea-themed restaurant called Sharks, where tritons coexist with humans unknowingly.

Abstract

Set in the fantastical world of The ImmorTales, the narrative unfolds in Sharks, a sea-themed restaurant that doubles as a clandestine hub for mythological sea creatures. The restaurant, located on the docks, is adorned with a mascot and walls filled with international signs. It's a place where the scent of fish and beer mingles, and where the daily catch is prepared out back. Behind the scenes, a hidden panel reveals a secret dressing area for nude sea creatures, with a stair tunnel leading to the ocean, allowing tritons to come and go freely. This establishment thrives by catering to these sea creatures, keeping its business afloat. The author, Tannille, shares that this story is an expansion of her fantasy world, where the mer couple Coen and Jude, though not featured in this piece due to word constraints, have their own stories in other flash fiction entries.

Opinions

  • The author, Tannille, expresses a creative and imaginative approach to storytelling, blending the mundane setting of a seafood restaurant with a hidden world of mythological beings.
  • There is an appreciation for the complexity of the restaurant's role in serving both human and sea creature clientele, highlighting the symbiotic relationship that keeps the business successful.
  • The narrative suggests a broader universe within The ImmorTales, with hints at more stories and characters that interconnect, inviting readers to explore further.
  • The author indicates a thoughtful process in crafting this flash fiction, considering the prompt image and the constraints of the 100-word challenge, which led to the refinement and eventual expansion of the story.

Fish, Beer, and Nudes

An ImmorTales Flash Fiction

PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers (100-word challenge)

The old sea-themed restaurant, Sharks, sits on the docks. Its mascot hangs from the ceiling and its walls are covered with signs travellers “donated” from all over the world.

The smell of fish, beer, and salt fights for nostril dominance.

Out the back, the daily catch is being prepared.

Behind a hidden panel is a secret entrance. The space is full of discarded clothes and accessories. A place for the nudes to dress. Nearby, a tunnel of stairs leads to the ocean below. The tritons come and go as they please. Humans are none the wiser. Catering to the sea creatures keeps Sharks afloat.

Notes

I sat and pondered with this prompt image for a while, pesky 100 words. This was my second write. Ultimately, I expanded on The ImmorTales world (my fantasy world with waring mythological creatures). The mer couple, Coen and Jude were cut (word restraints) but this is their playground. The pair feature in other bite-sized flash fiction -

Originally published at http://tannille.com on August 23, 2023.

Mythology
Flash Fiction
Fiction
Mermaid
Fantasy
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