1 picture prompt. 100 word flash fiction. Several authors participating. Check the others out here.
The morning light drifted through the window. She stood there, wearing a simple satin slip that left little to the imagination, soaking up the early morning rays. He was supposed to come home last night. She'd stayed up all night waiting, anxiety growing each time her calls went to voicemail. This was not like him.
Cars honked in the street below, commuters on their way to work. Laughter drifted up to her, but it sounded wicked this morning. This twisted, unusual morning.
A hesitant knock at her door set her heart pounding. She knew what the door was hiding; Death.
Damn, what a very chilling flash.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray! It's amazing just how much we can fit in to such a small wordcount. So much fun!
ReplyDeletedark, yet excellent flash
ReplyDeleteOh jeez. That was an awesome build up and then wham. Chilling but excellent :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Julez and Doris! I think I might just need to explore this one a little further, it's starting to niggle at me...
ReplyDeleteWow, Phoenix! You had me going. I expected him to be cheating or something and swoosh! He's dead. Somehow she sensed it but didn't want to believe. Great surprise twist. Definitely unexpected. Enjoyed the flash :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Phoenix, this was intense and heart stopping. I love your details and the emotion that poured from her. I only hope it isn't death behind that door. Awesome flash!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled, thank you both! Very glad you enjoyed it.
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