| Horror and Thriller Fiction posted May 18, 2009 |
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Perhaps it's time to see a doctor.
Trial Run
by Mastery
Lately Alex's life was not shaped so much by the compulsions that he fostered; instead it was just a matter of a wrong turn in an angry moment and a disregard for consequences.
His wrench smashed his wife Nettie behind the ear with a wet crack, like a rain-soaked newspaper hitting the front porch. She fell, straight down, as though her body had vaporized. Then, Alex grabbed her hair with both hands and twisted her head, abruptly. It only took once and he heard her neck snap.
He woke up sweating in a bright shaft of sunlight through the window.
100 Word Dash writing prompt entry
Lately Alex's life was not shaped so much by the compulsions that he fostered; instead it was just a matter of a wrong turn in an angry moment and a disregard for consequences.
His wrench smashed his wife Nettie behind the ear with a wet crack, like a rain-soaked newspaper hitting the front porch. She fell, straight down, as though her body had vaporized. Then, Alex grabbed her hair with both hands and twisted her head, abruptly. It only took once and he heard her neck snap.
He woke up sweating in a bright shaft of sunlight through the window.
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Writing Prompt Take flash fiction to the extreme. Can you tell a complete story in just 100 words. If so, this is your opportunity to shine. The story can be about any subject you wish, creative approaches are of course encouraged. All stories must have the following: Main Character, Setting, Conflict, Resolution. |
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