The sight of this abandoned car was a relief. It meant that human beings had touched this forest before. Maybe, there was someone around who could help. And the scent of a man was not strange to the denizens of the forest. He was not armed to fight them.
Jake had landed here, after his parachute failed to open. He suspected that it was the conspiracy of his arch rival, Captain Aaron, but investigation was possible, only if he got out of this place, alive. The placement of the damaged vehicle, and the extension of branches inside, indicated a considerable lapse of time after the accident.
A closer inspection shocked him out of his wits. A skeleton lay on the driving seat. So, indeed, it was a long time ago, and the animals in the forest had tasted human blood. The key chain hanging from the ignition was familiar. It was the one he had gifted his girlfriend long ago, who had left him to marry Captain Aaron.
(168 words)
Inspired by Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – FFWAC – Week 106
Creative Experiments and More 
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A clever take on this one.
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This is not looking good for Jake! Excellent.
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A punster might say an “Aaron ” judgement. 🙂
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Justice coming full circle.
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Chilling! The skeleton in the car must be Jake’s ex-girlfriend! What a strange way for them to meet again. Great story, Reena!
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And what an evil design to bring them together….
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Yes!
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Captain Aaron sounds like a mystery villain from those old Saturday matinee serials of the 30s and 40s. What a dastardly rogue.
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Sadist!
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This is an intriguing tale, and I would love to know the rest of the story!
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This can be a fresh prompt …. Complete the story as you like 🙂
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Captain Aaron sounds nasty, from relief to grief, well done.
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We need total black and total white, to contrast and highlight all other colors in between 🙂
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Looks like someone’s in for a bloody surprise.
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Oh, heck! That’s not good. I like the way you snuck in that the local fauna is familiar with the taste of human beings – this guy may not last long! Nice spin on the prompt pic 🙂
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Mysterious and intriguing with many possible explanations. Nicely set up.
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