“What Pegman saw” is a weekly challenge based on Google Streetview. Using the location provided, you must write a piece of flash fiction of no more than 150 words. You can read the rules here. You can find today’s location on this page, from where you can also get the Inlinkz code. This week’s prompt is Manitoba, Canada.
Without an ark
“Ninety degrees,” expostulated Marion, mopping her forehead. “Darn climate change!”
“Deep low-pressure area coming our way from Saskatchewan; twister weather. Stay careful and safe, folks!” announced the local radio station.
Marion’s husband, Hank, was back early that afternoon; he’d closed his business, sent the staff home when the severe weather warning had been broadcast.
Clouds were piling up, and there was a blur of rain on the horizon. The sun shone briefly below the clouds.
The rain began to fall, heavy drops, falling faster and faster, a stream of water, a cataract.
Their two children rushed in, bedraggled and sodden.
“Just look at you! Didn’t you see the rain coming?”
Water was pouring across the yard, already inches deep.
“Why, that’s the brightest rainbow I’ve ever seen,” exclaimed Marion, suddenly, then, as abruptly as if a switch had been thrown, the rainbow was gone.
There was a voice.
“Covenant – cancelled.”
Autumn Leaves 