101 Words

101 Word Short Stories

Last Glimpse

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Last Glimpse

By Angela L. Lindseth

The blade bit hard and true. I told Sarah not to worry, there would be no pain, and I was right. As my head hits the hard ground, I hope to catch a glimpse of her before I die. Before my lights go out forever. Her wail fills the courtyard, the last sound to touch my ears. She’s there in the crowd, tears streaming, holding Tomas. Never again will I hold his hand, inhale his baby scent, or smell her lavender hair. I want to tell her that it’ll be all right. The deed is done. Goodbye, my love. Don’t grieve…

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  9. Raana says

    Angela I am not used to reading flash fiction but all of these 101words Had the power to remind me of so many beautiful people I personally knew who died such violent deaths at the hands of terrorists back in Pakistan. You made me feel the emotions they felt at the time in front of their families.

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