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Red Tulip

August 22, 2021 10 Comments

By Vincent Manta

Sebastian cried over his dying tulip. But after hearing blood fertilized plants, he decided to put his to work.

Luckily, drawing it out was easy as his limbs were covered in scabs. He peeled at the scratches on his arms and legs. Afterwards, he squeezed the skin around the open wounds and drained blood. It sunk into the dirt.

Sebastian licked his wounds shut.

He slept peacefully.

The next morning, his tulip was alive. However, upon inspection it was covered in scabs. He picked one off causing his own arm to bleed.

No matter how much he licked, it wouldn’t stop.

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  1. b. says

    August 22, 2021 at 10:39 am

    Well done and a nice twist.

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    • JKeehn says

      August 22, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      Agreed, a great twist and made me smile, does that mean I’m twisted? Clever use of 101 words.
      Can we have more please?!

      Reply
  2. jz says

    August 22, 2021 at 11:48 am

    love!!

    Reply
  3. Rheanna says

    August 22, 2021 at 11:51 am

    So creative and engaging!! Love this story and it’s unexpected twist. Well written from start to finish, and completely original in every sense. A favorite for sure!

    Reply
    • bv says

      August 22, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      Absolutely incredible story!

      Reply
  4. Richard says

    August 22, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    That was really well done!

    Reply
  5. Noel says

    August 22, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    Really beautifully done!

    Reply
  6. EM says

    August 23, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Triumph of literary talent! I love Sebastian
    Keep it coming!

    Reply
  7. NormaN Shaft says

    August 25, 2021 at 10:27 am

    Yikes! Well done Vincent.

    Reply
  8. Deanna Salser says

    November 5, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    I like that one.

    Reply

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