There had been no smoking in Workshop for about 30 years now. No alcohol, no music, no dancing, no sexual activity of any kind and bizarrely no Swiss cheese fondue. Those that would dare to flounce the laws tended to go a bit missing shortly thereafter.
To suggest that people had objected to these strange rules would be to put it lightly. To say that this was, without a doubt, the reason that 100% of the village had moved on to pastures new would be very astute.
Still, Lord Jonah Lincoln preferred it that way.
He never did like people.
Submitted for Friday Fictioneers photo prompt. See if you can write a piece of flash fiction in 100 words.
me.you.coffee 
A jolly tale of Puritan values. Nice.
You have made me crave sticky cheese fondue! Fabulous.
My work here is done.
I settled for Macaroni and Cheese.
That’s one way to get rid of everyone. But no fondue. Really, that’s rather Draconian! 🙂
janet
This world of ours is full of many mean people.
I could live with all, save that harsh anti-cheese sentiments…
They always overstep the mark.
This is an eXcellent take on this prompt. 🙂
Why thank you! 🙂
An original take on the prompt, the inclusion of swiss cheese was a master stroke.
hahaha, master stroke? Just a random moment surely? 🙂
What, no cheese fondue, no wonder they left, lol 🙂
I know, right?!
An original and entertaining take on this prompt.
Why thank you. *tips hat*
No sex is one thing but no cheese? Yeah I would leave too!
It’s wrong I know, but reading your comment certain words pop out. I now can’t shake the words “Sex cheese”.
I apologise.
no…. i love cheese! great original take on the photo, and Lord Jonah Lincoln is an interesting (though not very likeable) character 🙂
Thanks kz!
Nice one.
You are so clever – Thanks for the story! Nan
Clever? Not sure I’ve ever been accused of that. Silly? Yes. – thanks for reading.
Dear Mr. Binks,
At least you didn’t say ‘no coffee’. That would’ve been the absolute deal breaker. Good story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
That would just be taking the… er… beans.
Only “a bit” missing? Cute story! And I’m hungry now 🙂
Yay! You found my favourite bit 🙂
The mention of “no Swiss cheese fondue” reminds me of a flash fiction story from Jim Crace. Fondue in the workplace does have the habit of going terribly wrong.
I shall google dear Jim right away. (ppsstt, did you know you can get Google on computers now!!)
Monsieur Binks,
it sounds like Lord Lincoln found the perfect formula for driving people away. I’d think there would be easier ways to be by yourself, but I guess everyone needs a hobby. 🙂
-David
😀 thanks for reading, David!
Was he born a lord or did he simply assume it? One could almost feel sorry for the old grouch.
Reminds me of Monty Python, when the guy keeps interrupting the sketches and saying “Stop this! You’re being SILLY!”
I’m not writing this week, but I’d love it if you’d drop by my blog for a second anyway, I posted a big announcement today.
To be compared to the great Python, nice…
Ha ha! No swiss fondue. Well that’s enough to make anyone move away! Fun story.
Thanks, Linda.
I enjoyed your story. It was very original. I love reading the work of other wirters.
I do try to think outside the typewriter. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind comment.
Nicely done, loved the infused humour 🙂
🙂 Thank you!
Good Lord!He deserved to be alone with his strange rules-no cheese-ha!A fun read MB:-)
Thanks for reading 🙂
🙂
Good story…an interesting association with No Smoking!
Cheers 🙂
CIao! 😀
Lovely story. Just how many rules do we need?
Oh but think of a world without rules! It would be like… er… the cinema on a Saturday morning!
Smart people. I hope they’re in a happier place now, one where cheese fondue is provided abundantly.
The land of cheese!
I’m afraid the cheese-related ban would have been one step too far for me! Loved this tale 🙂
Same here.
Thank you kindly.