Captain Boris Picklefox

Posted on September 26, 2014September 26, 2014 by MrBinks Posted in WritingTagged 100 words, alcohol, bottles, buttons, choice, creative writing, decisions, Drunk, fiction, OMG SUBTEXT, photo, sci-fi

The sirens wailed.

“Thirty seconds until self destruct.”

Captain Boris Picklefox stared, wide-eyed, at the blinking console.
He knew that he knew which button to press in precisely this situation; he’d been shown at the start of his first week in charge of the Galactic Cruiser and every second Wednesday since.

He extended an arm and hovered his hand over the buttons, sweeping from left to right, hoping his fingers would work in much the same way as a dowsing rod.

Nothing.

“Ten seconds until self destruct.”

Captain Boris Picklefox closed his eyes, licked his lips and made his choice.

This piece was submitted as part of Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. 1 photograph. 100 words. Often with over 100 people taking part.

13 thoughts on “Captain Boris Picklefox”

September 26, 2014 at 8:42 am Reply
Archon's Den says:

Where’s the KaBoom? There should have been a Star-Cruiser-shattering KaBoom. 😕
Well played Paduan. 🙂
1. September 26, 2014 at 8:44 am Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  I do like to disappoint. 😉
September 26, 2014 at 11:50 am Reply
dmmacilroy says:

Dear Mr. Binks,

And this is how the world will end, not with a bang, but with the unspoken decision of Captain Picklefox.

Very well done.

Aloha,

Doug
1. September 26, 2014 at 2:04 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  Thanks Doug.
September 26, 2014 at 11:51 am Reply
rochellewisoff says:

Dear Mr. B.

Hope he makes the right choice. Charming and entertaining story.

Shalom,

Rochelle
1. September 26, 2014 at 2:05 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  Thanks Rochelle. Missed a few weeks, it feels good to be back.
September 29, 2014 at 2:28 am Reply
sustainabilitea says:

Enjoyed that very much, Mr. B. Hope he chooses wisely.

janet
1. September 29, 2014 at 12:26 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  Thank you for the kind comment.
September 29, 2014 at 11:49 am Reply
Love Happy Notes - Daily Fun and Inspiration says:

What a fantastic name is Captain Boris Picklefox. We are in quite a pickle if he has chosen self-destruct. Well done!
1. September 29, 2014 at 12:26 pm Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. I’m pleased you liked the name!
September 30, 2014 at 12:52 am Reply
aliciajamtaas says:

every second Wednesday This made me laugh. Hope he makes the right choice.
1. September 30, 2014 at 10:08 am Reply
  MrBinks says:
  
  Thanks for reading 🙂
September 30, 2014 at 4:11 pm Reply
helenmidgley says:

Boris Picklefox, another brilliantly named hero 😉