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Damp Squib

April 22, 2016 4 Comments

DAMP SQUIB

By Deepak Kaul

The vest felt like a ton of bricks though it only contained thirty pounds of explosives. His undershirt was soaked through with sweat.  Would that affect the circuitry? His heart rate was almost uncontrollable despite his training.  His thoughts kept wandering to his family. They were going to discover his whereabouts in the most horrific way. What would they feel about what he was planning to do? The park was filled with women and children. He took a deep breath and walked away. He knew he was a dead man. At least he would meet his Maker with a clear conscience.

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  1. Bobby Warner says

    April 22, 2016 at 9:27 am

    A chilling portrayal.

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  2. Jo Patterson says

    April 22, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    Someone with a conscience. Rare nowadays. Liked it.

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  3. Meera Kaul says

    April 22, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    Wish more of them had had a stroke of conscience

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  4. Stephen says

    April 23, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Interesting story.

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