Four horsemen rode forth heralding the end of time. Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death were the names they called themselves. They thought themselves fine fellows. For a day they raged across the face of the earth, slaughtering millions and bringing untold suffering. Then they rested for the night in a woodland glade. In the morning when they woke from their well-earned rest they found that the horses had all died in the night. What were they supposed to do now? Would they become the four pedestrians of the apocalypse? For one thing, they would never let Death feed the horses again.
Great last line. Enjoyed the story.
Brilliantly crafted
Well done!
Brilliant punchline.
Brilliant ending!
Thanks to all the people who commented on this.
Lolzzz at “the four pedestrians of the apocalypse!” I really enjoyed this, Derek! 🙂
Hahahahaha. Great ending. And a nice image throughout of these four invincible characters.