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The Prince of Pain

July 14, 2016 6 Comments

The Prince of Pain

By Frankie Neptune

My behavior led to this. The wait, the process, and the pain are inevitable. I should’ve known. I should’ve listened. I’m paying for it now.

She stands as Centurion for the Prince of Pain. Gleefully aware sounds emanating from that Sanctuary of Sadism curl the blood.

Knowing what will happen, her youthful smile and friendly demeanor are pure evil.

I’ve seen others enter, never see them leave.

Sounds of The Prince’s handiwork, then…Silence.

“You’re next, Abraham.” The Centurion smirks, nodding left.

I’m led to that familiar chair…

“Been flossing?” Dr. Mengele asks, smiling, as he points his sharp dental probe.

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  1. b. says

    July 14, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Good job on the story. The ending tied up the story so neatly and was totally unexpected.

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  2. Joanna Bressler says

    July 14, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Really liked this story and the surprise ending.

    Reply
  3. Roy Dorman says

    July 14, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Nice twist; I didn’t see it coming. I went to an oral surgeon once and when finished, you left through an exit that didn’t take you through the waiting room. I thought it wonderfully creepy.

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  4. sueannporter1 says

    July 14, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Great ending. I personally believe ALL flash should end this well.

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  5. Jazz says

    July 15, 2016 at 6:49 am

    “Abraham”
    “Dr, Mengele”

    Is this some kind of sick joke………..?

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    • Frankie Neptune says

      July 16, 2016 at 6:54 am

      I am encouraged to see someone noticed that this may have been mid twentieth century Nazi Germany. The behavior of accepting intolerance. Then again, it might even be sometime in the not so distant future with what’s been insidiously going on in Europe. It is dark humor, but the reality is no joke.

      Reply

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