I pulled aside the curtain and saw her body slumped on the porch. She wasn't back, exactly, just a slow bleeder.
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photo by casey muir taylor
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Could you write a story in three sentences? Trifecta challenged us to do just that for this week's weekend challenge. Give it a try and link up HERE before Sunday.
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so much in so little space. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was laugh out loud funny! I love the contrast in there. In the first sentence, I imagined Maggie horrified at the return of some devil to her life. But by the end, I got the zombie zing. You rock these prompts, Amanda. I learn so much from you every time I visit your blog.
ReplyDeleteFantastic character!
ReplyDeleteZombies are fun...slow bleeder, love it
ReplyDeleteI so didn't mean for this to be a zombie story! I just meant that they tried to kill her and she was dying too slowly. It's so cute and funny that it reads like a zombie moment. I love it.
ReplyDeleteFantastically dark and funny. Love it!
ReplyDeleteUh, what the hell! Who? What? Why? I want more, and I think it might make me both laugh & horrified. Fun take!
ReplyDeleteCame from the Trifecta link.
I read it like it was intended by Amanda. I suppose that's because I never liked zombie movies and haven't watched many in my life. :) You continue to amaze me with your poignant, dark tales.
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Amanda, for joining up. As usual, it's a really tight piece. I didn't think it was a zombie story and I was glad when you confirmed that it wasn't! Great story with a great last line --you're pretty expert at last lines, aren't you? Looking forward to more during the week.
ReplyDeletewow-- want to know more!
ReplyDeletebest,
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Woot! Very darkly funny. =)
ReplyDeletegreat take on the prompt! i love the panic at the beginning and the nonchalance at the end, so intriguing!
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