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To Kill a Frown

May 26, 2015 12 Comments

To Kill a Frown

By Firdaus Parvez

“It all started with the candle flame,” I said truthfully.

He frowned at that.

“Before I stabbed him, I used to cut myself and watch the blood flow—I liked it!” I explained.

He was still frowning.

“Before even that, I used to pinch myself to check the level of my pain endurance.”

Deeper frown.

“Before that, I sewed my initials on my hand with needle and thread.”

Frown.

“Much before that, I used to move my finger through the candle flame until it was black, and hurt.”

The idiot lawyer was still frowning—his pen would make a good weapon!

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  1. asgardana says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I liked this piece – great tone to it.

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      May 26, 2015 at 11:42 am

      Thankyou!

      Reply
  2. shoeb says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:47 am

    best part about your writing baji is tat u use the simplest words to describe the most difficult feelings. hats off..!

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      May 26, 2015 at 11:44 am

      Thanks alot Bro. You are too kind.

      Reply
  3. bunmioke says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    I have not stopped liking not just what, but HOW you ink!

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      May 26, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      It’s so good to hear that. Thankyou so very much.

      Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    A fantastic story Firdaus! X

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      May 26, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      Thankyou my friend. XX

      Reply
  5. Ida says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Yip, you had me engaged from the first sentence. Well done lady.

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      May 26, 2015 at 10:34 pm

      Thankyou Ida. I’m glad you liked it.

      Reply
  6. positivethoughts1 says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:59 am

    amazing really

    Reply
  7. Tricia De Jesus (@PhynneBelle) says

    May 28, 2015 at 9:35 am

    What a great story! I only wish it didn’t end so soon.

    Reply

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