The sun’s about to set. I should have factored in that the days get shorter in a hurry, brought a bigger flashlight and a blowtorch to thaw the ground. I’ve been digging a hole in the frozen ground all day with not much to show for my efforts. Other than sore shoulders.
Wolves howl again in the distance – closer than the last time. Do they smell me? They must smell him. Are they hungry? Should I have brought a rifle? The MagLite won’t scare them off.
If I leave his body here, will the wolves solve the problem for me?
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Sometimes the moment I look at a picture prompt, a character pops into my head. Happened with this week’s FFfAW picture. I’m early this week, so there are not many stories here yet, but give it a day and they’ll flood in.
Only 100 Words 
Uoohhh, “closer than last time.” This guy is a serial killer – chilling! I love it! Psycho Thriller? Great story Sonya!
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Ooh, I like your reading! That’s not what I meant, but that could lead to many more stories! I’ll keep it in mind for next time. Thanks, PJ 🙂
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There are a lot of possibilities with this one.
I am intrigued too…was it deliberate or an accident?
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Thank you, Francesca! The way I wrote it, she killed him in self-defence, but there may have been some planning involved…
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Really neat. I also want to know death on purpose or accident?
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It wasn’t entirely an accident, even though I doubt she wanted to kill him. She wanted to defend herself. Thank you, Amanda!
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O.K. I’m hooked! I want to hear more! There are lots of questions swirling in my head. Excellent story.
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Thank you, Jessie! I’ll have to see what kind of prompts come along, but I’ll try to continue it 🙂
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The wolves make take care of more than the problem. Great job with the twist, and making me want to read more! ❤
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Heh, indeed! That thought had crossed my mind… Thank you!
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Wow! Such a strong personality in only 100 words 🙂 I can’t help but feel like there’s a method to the madness, like a revenge story or something. Maybe the killer isn’t the bad guy. Or girl.
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Yes, the killer isn’t the baddie, I think. I suppose I’d better play around with this some more… Thank you 🙂
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Very welcome 🙂 it should be an interesting discovery 🙂
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Great story, Sonya! I think the wolves probably would take care of her problem – but they might also take care of her! I’m curious as to how he died… 🙂
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I think the consensus this week has been that I need expand this one. And who am I to disagree with my readers 😀
Thank you, Louise!
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I think it’s amazing you write a story in 100 words. Someone recently told me about 50 word flash fic, I’m not that courageous. Lol. Nice surprise ending.
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Thank you! It is a bit crazy, really 😀
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Great story and love the ending! Leaves you wanting more 🙂
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Thank you! I’ve put it on the list for stories to develop, so there might be more soon 🙂
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Great story. It’s open to so many interpretations. I thought it was a guy digging the hole. Loved the last line.
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Tbh, I often try to keep as many things open to the reader’s interpretation as I can. If you want it to be a guy, he’s a guy 🙂
Thank you!
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Oh my goodness! This is great storytelling, Sonya…and a nice hook at the end, for sure.
Ellespeth
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Thank you, Ellespeth!
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If this was an opening to a book, I wouldn’t hesitate a second to buy it and read it in one sitting. It’s that amazing! You’ve done it again
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Awww, thank you, Izzy! You’re making me blush… I’m going to write more. Soon. Really… Glad you’re feeling better 🙂
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